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2004 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 30 repairs.
2004 Mazda Tribute engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 208350 mi | Rough running, reduced power with check engine light flashing. Code reader indicated misfire. Common problem on high-mileage Duratec V6s of this era during wet weather. Problem resolved itself when the weather dried out. It has since recurred twice under the same conditions, resolving itself each time. |
| 216000 mi US $30 |
Torn vacuum hose replaced, fixing rough idle and stalling problems |
| 119040 mi A $350 |
Faulty coil/over spark plug issue on cylinder number 5 replaced. Other plugs also replaced. Finally fixed after three attempts. Dirty fuel seems to have been the trigger. |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 101060 mi C $785 |
throttle cable sticks on full acceleration because engine cover does not provide enough clearance. |
| 103120 mi C $250 |
EGR wiring had corroded & needed replacing |
| 106840 mi C $200 |
Idle sensor defective |
| 49000 mi US $200 |
Replaced in tank fuel pump. |
| 156000 mi US $150 |
Vacuum hoses had melted through and needed to be replaced |
| 104000 mi US $275 |
Flex pipe fell apart and had to be replaced. Shop welded new flex section into existing stainless system from factory - including converter/muffler/resonator - all of which are still in great shape |
| 114000 mi US $700 |
Vehicle started misfiring - diagnosed as old plugs - replaced plugs and coil boots - secondary replace IAC and TPC sensors |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
Misfire still existed from before - replaced 2 coil packs and also fixed bogus plug replacement from previous trip. Completed emissions test successful - NH state inspection. All set! |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 51240 mi $788 |
- Water Pump and Pulley connected plans, both were not flat and caused misalignment with the belt. (Replace both Water Pump, 82 US$ and Pulley, 12 US$) - Crankshaft Pulley was little unbalance due to the core rubber deteriorated, caused noise when starting the engine. (Replace new Crankshaft Pulley, 166 US$, and new serpentine belt, 52 US$) |
| 53520 mi $45 |
During driving, the engine was shut off with the engine lamp buzzed and couldn't start the engine. Checking by Mazda Service Centre with ECU diagnosis and found the faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring was broken. Repaired the wire, OK. |
| 69440 mi $485 |
The steering wheel was shaking during idle and more severe when put in gear, mechanic checked and found all four piece of engine and transmission mountings were damaged. Replaced all with new sets, problem solved. |
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