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Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 318 repairs.
Mazda Tribute electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 14660 mi $125 |
noise coming from air conditioning, audible even with radio on; dealer replaced blower motor |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $200 |
Replacing starter cured the intermittent no crank issue. |
| 47540 mi | Left rear turning signal Driver control cannot roll up windows on rear window on drivers side Rear windshield wiper motor |
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) |
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 |
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. |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $15 |
Replaced horn. Required removing bumper |
| 54200 mi US $100 |
Battery failed. I removed and replaced. All is well. |
| 147000 mi US $15 |
Vent fan diode bank replacement |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59820 mi C $1200 |
AC hose leak. Hose rubbed on the side of the engine and wore a whole requiring replacement and recharge. |
| 106000 mi | battery failed |
| 132700 mi US $500 |
replaced headlights |
| 111600 mi A $250 |
Hard starting, backfiring. |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 13640 mi | Replaced horn. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Cd player not working. Replaced entire audio unit w/reconditioned model. Part of extended time in shop was due to wrong unit being delivered. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 96700 mi US $500 |
Battery indicator light flashes on and off. Changed battery, still does same thing. Shop indicates it the alternator. Scheduled to have this repair made |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 132059 mi US $1125 |
replaced compressor w/clutch-new,orifice tube, drier, evac/echarge/dye |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 69520 mi A $390 |
Auto electrician replaced motor for tailgate which would not close using the remote. It could only be closed manually with the key. |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $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) |
| 106640 mi C $700 |
Alternator needed to be replaced |
| 162000 mi US $350 |
Alternator was replaced |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 51240 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$) - Replaced new Dyer and Expansion Valve. - Recharge refrigerant and oil. - Found noise from the alternator when engine running. (Replace the Alternator both front and end bearings, 55 US$) |
| 62920 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. |
2003 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| 124000 mi | Alternator stopped working, charging light came on. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32500 mi | Alternator had to be replaced but fortunately we had a 48m/50k mi warranty and Mazda covered all costs including towing. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 185000 mi US $375 |
3 coil packs replaced |
| 38000 mi | Air conditioning compressor was replaced under warranty. It froze up. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 208500 mi US $466 |
Alternator replaced, cracked pulley replaced and frayed serpentine belt replaced. |
| 267700 mi US $586 |
replaced fan blower motor, compressor was making noise, changed compressor oil, recharged |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 177000 mi | Battery was going dead overnight. A little detective work found that a bad CD player will not allow radio to sleep. I ejected the CD, and no more dead battery! |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 230000 mi US $40 |
battery cable loose connection |
| 148000 mi | New AC compressor. |
| 172200 mi US $119 |
Freon start leaking. They recharged it with dye to find the problem. |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75300 mi US $85 |
Battery was just over 5 years old - (heat in FL) New Battery installed (3 year Warranty) |
| 124000 mi US $94 |
Air bag light comes on intermittently, diagnostic done to find cause of problem. Mazda issued TSB on this problem, too costly to repair, left as is. TSB stated air bags will still function with this problem. |
| 126000 mi | Air bag light came on intermittently. |
| 151993 mi | Rear brake light on drivers side was out on the way home. On the trip the passenger side went out. Bulbs appear to be good. Checked fuse, good. High mount brake light works. Process of deduction, brake pedal switch is good, and fuse also. |
| 80000 mi | Battery light comes on from time to time with no particular pattern. Replaced alternator assuming a diode issue, appears to have worked. |
| 146000 mi US $325 |
Attempted diagnosis of parasitic draw...found shorted out part, replaced it. Parasitic draw is still an issue. |
| 160000 mi US $250 |
Automatic windows stopped working. |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 96000 mi US $650 |
All the dash lights were going off and on randomly like a christmas tree, and then it died on the freeway. Had to have it towed. Alternator replaced. |
| 46000 mi US $400 |
Two ignition coils replaced |
| 68000 mi US $400 |
Two more ignition coils replaced |
| 80000 mi US $500 |
3 ignition coils replaced |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
2 ignition coils replaced Brake vacuum booster replaced |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Replaced AC compressor and condenser |
| 110000 mi US $65 |
Rear wiper motor went out. Replaced with one from Ebay. |
| 181660 mi C $200 |
A/C not working, recharged but still blowing only cool air. System seems to be working in reverse, possible parts replacement necessary. Returning tomorrow |
| 182660 mi C $448 |
Replaced A/C compressor that was faulty, and A/C worked under 60kmh, but blew warm air ay highway speeds. Found that the low compression line needed replacing-Too costly to proceed at this time |
| 187860 mi C $40 |
Replace Battery |
| 203360 mi | AC didn't work well. |
| 115000 mi US $500 |
battery and alternator replacement |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4-door
6-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD
| 114700 mi €588 |
Airco high-pressure hose was leaking: a whole unit replaced. |
| 122140 mi €28 |
Connector left front light was burned: replacement connector and the defect lightbulb. |
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