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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%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
2004 Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 26 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
| Mazda Tribute in Victoria, Australia Mar 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201569520 miA $390 | Auto electrician replaced motor for tailgate which would not close using the remote. It could only be closed manually with the key. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017208350 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. | ||
| Feb 2021216000 miUS $30 | Torn vacuum hose replaced, fixing rough idle and stalling problems | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018101000 miUS $130 | Noisey | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Queensland, Australia Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014119040 miA $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. | ||
| Feb 2015124000 miA $2876 | Leaking Power Steering Pump Low operation or going to the floor pedal intermittent... | ||
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2015101060 miC $785 | Repaced front pads & rotors, 80,000km since last repair where only the pads were changed. Mechanic also noticed that all 4 flex hoses needed replacing. Rear shoes are original & still have 35% left. throttle cable sticks on full acceleration because engine cover does not provide enough clearance. | ||
| Oct 2015103120 miC $250 | EGR wiring had corroded & needed replacing | ||
| Jun 2016106640 miC $700 | Alternator needed to be replaced | ||
| Jul 2016106840 miC $200 | Idle sensor defective | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Idaho, United States Sep 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Apr 201449000 miUS $200 | Replaced in tank fuel pump. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015156000 miUS $150 | Vacuum hoses had melted through and needed to be replaced | ||
| Mar 2017162000 miUS $350 | Alternator was replaced | ||
| Mazda Tribute in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201198000 miUS $500 | Alternator went bad and had to be replaced, along with the main power cable from the battery to the starter. Significant part of repair bill was labor to replace alternator (had to rip out bunch of front suspension area to get to it) | ||
| Jun 2012104000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jul 2013114000 miUS $700 | Vehicle started misfiring - diagnosed as old plugs - replaced plugs and coil boots - secondary replace IAC and TPC sensors | ||
| Sep 2013114000 miUS $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! | ||
| Oct 2013114000 miUS $39 | Faulty front sway bar end links. Replaced by myself in garage. | ||
| Jul 2015117300 mi | After long drives, the O/D light would come on indicating a possible error, but none was found. Restart after letting vehicle sit would result in no light. | ||
2004 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Thailand Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201451240 mi$55 | - Air compressor worn out inside, made noise, but still cool. (Replaced new one, 364 US$) - Condenser coil got rust inside and decay. (Replaced new one, 182 US$) - Replaced new Dyer and Expansion Valve. - Recharge refrigerant and oil. - Water Pump and Pulley connected plans, both were not flat and caused misalignment with the belt. (Replace both Water Pump, 82 US$ 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$) - Found noise from the alternator when engine running. (Replace the Alternator both front and end bearings, 55 US$) | ||
| Jan 201553520 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. | ||
| Oct 201557860 mi$53 | Stabilizer Links both left and right were broken. | ||
| Jul 201662920 mi$470 | Battery indicator shown up on dashboard, then later checked by mechanic and found the alternator fault. Replace a new genuine one, then solved. | ||
| Mar 201769440 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. | ||
| Oct 201772953 mi$52 | As found the Power Steering Hose leak, no replace with new. Mechanic kept the hose both end connection and replaced only hose with a new one, and then jumped to the old connection. Problem solved. | ||
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