2009 Mazda Tribute Mazda Tribute 2009

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2009 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Mazda Tribute electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (80%)

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

47540 mi Left rear turning signal Driver control cannot roll up windows on rear window on drivers side Rear windshield wiper motor 
75000 mi

US $200
Replacing starter cured the intermittent no crank issue. 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

68000 mi

US $50
Battery was on the low side. Lasted 4 yrs (from new) 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

17980 mi

C $40
Trunk intermittently refuses to unlock (every 2 days on average) 
22320 mi AC stopped working on vacation. Resistor must be changed, but canadian parts not in stock in USA. Had to wait until back home to make repair. 
26040 mi

C $113
Trunk doesn't unlock sometimes 
34100 mi Battery would sometimes drain by itself, Mazda hadn't solved. Hatch didn't unlock sometimes 
3720 mi one line of rear defroster not working replaced rear window 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

33000 mi Actuator motor controlling temp blending and recirculate functions was failing, causing random clicking/popping noises in dash. The actuators were replaced. 

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2009 Mazda Tribute Electrical Problems

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