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Expensive Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (43%)
Brakes and Traction Control (17%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (3%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution
$2500+ (40%)
$1000 - $2499 (60%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi C $3000 |
Transmission failure. Wrench light on. Required rebuild, including 4th and 5th gear, as well as faulty valve. |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45000 mi US $800 |
Front floorboards very wet after a rain storm. Door seal leaking. Replaced front door seals. |
| 60000 mi US $1500 |
Brake booster and master cylinder replaced by dealer. Brakes were extremely spongey after an extreme panic stop. Had to pump brakes to stop. Replaced master cyl. first brakes were still flakey. Replaced brake booster and brake fluid after flushing system. |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $1200 |
Brakes and suspension parts |
2006 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| 49600 mi C $1200 |
Brakes, can't recall specifics |
| 49600 mi C $300 |
Muffler. Tire alignment. |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 76000 mi US $1903 |
transmission repair - planetary, etc |
| 100300 mi US $2000 |
Replace torque converter |
| 105000 mi US $300 |
coils |
| 132700 mi US $500 |
replaced tie rod end replaced headlights |
| 172000 mi US $500 |
coils |
| 99200 mi A $2800 |
Replace leaking power steering pump Replaced water pump- slow leak developing. Worn pads & warped disc. |
| 50840 mi C $300 |
Front stabilizer bars were creaking when turning. They were worn and had to be replaced. ABS light on, front right ABS tone ring cracked and disabling the ABS system. |
| 59820 mi C $1200 |
AC hose leak. Hose rubbed on the side of the engine and wore a whole requiring replacement and recharge. Replaced manifold pressure sensor |
| 74400 mi C $500 |
Replace rear shocks, rubber shock pad broke off. |
| 83700 mi C $300 |
Front brake line failed. Had to be replaced and fluid purged and re-filled. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 61000 mi US $2300 |
Transfer case seal leaked lost oil, gears shot transfer case replaced. |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 124000 mi A $2876 |
Leaking Power Steering Pump Low operation or going to the floor pedal intermittent... |
2003 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| 178000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission had to be rebuilt |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $950 |
ignition coil #3 failed. All replaced except for #4 done in November 2009 |
| 140700 mi US $700 |
dealer stripped drain pan , drain plug. engine light on again and they changed evaporative system. light back on again |
| 140800 mi US $135 |
All side panels came unglued and cloth fell off door panels Drain plug was stripped and leaking Fluid was burned and brown |
| 150000 mi US $3000 |
total transmission failure on the road. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $750 |
Rust: Left and right rear doglegs, right rocker panel 100%. 2-3 significant and important oil leaks, seals/gaskets replaced. |
| 105000 mi US $180 |
Both stab bars replaced. |
| 122760 mi C $4400 |
Gear 2 ratio mismatch - bushing wear resulted in having to rebuild transmission |
| 52000 mi US $1150 |
Torque converter caused shudder when shifting |
| 62200 mi US $2500 |
Transmission died |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 212000 mi US $691 |
replaced idle air control motor, gaskets & throttle body service. adjusted gas pedal. |
| 222000 mi US $850 |
needed new float in fuel pump so entire fuel pump assembly had to be replaced |
| 227000 mi US $450 |
replaced both clutch master and slave cylinders, hose , fluid |
| 240000 mi US $354 |
replaced clutch assembly |
| 267700 mi US $586 |
replaced fan blower motor, compressor was making noise, changed compressor oil, recharged |
| 292300 mi US $2997 |
replaced tie rods, front alignment |
| 141000 mi US $1200 |
Motor mounts replaced, now left with major engine vibration. Mechanic unable to fix. |
| 208500 mi US $466 |
Alternator replaced, cracked pulley replaced and frayed serpentine belt replaced. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99400 mi C $2100 |
Car would not move when i put it on drive. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 106020 mi C $5000 |
The timing chain broke and sent little pieces of metal throughout the motor, Full motor had to be replaced. |
| 97500 mi US $300 |
Replaced front wheel bearing |
| 103000 mi US $1979 |
Replaced catalytic converters, EGR valve |
| 194000 mi US $300 |
Car would not start. Neutral safety switch replaced and additional ground wire added |
| 197000 mi US $1400 |
Automatic Transmission went out |
| 217500 mi US $180 |
Misfire code replaced fuel injectors and spark plugs |
| 140000 mi US $1700 |
transmission had to be overhauled - bands and seals were bad |
| 148000 mi US $150 |
kept dying at low rpms |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Wire from EFI to computer was broken inside the sheathing. Not visible from the outside. |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
coil and fuel injector |
| 103000 mi US $150 |
misfiring, coil replaced also power steering fluid leaking, fittings tightened. |
| 107500 mi US $1200 |
abs boot replaced replaced leaking water pump |
| 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 |
| 109000 mi US $2600 |
Replaced transmission |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Replaced AC compressor and condenser |
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