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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%)

Chart based on 318 repairs.
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Mazda Tribute other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 9 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

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

9000 mi Had dealer (mazda)check out problem, area supervisor, all claims normal, I feel there still is s problem. 

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2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

22320 mi

$20
driver side door lock assembly busted with cracked piece; could not be opened from inside; no spare parts, entire assembly needed replacing (too expensive, opted to just exchange with rear door assembly (now rear door is non-functional) 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

10840 mi replaced window gasket at flip-up rear window 
18800 mi

C $360
replaced defective rear liftgate latch 
22320 mi

C $103
All windows noisy when opening and scratched. Windows and other parts changed. 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

25000 mi Sunroof assembly replaced (not functioning smoothly). Replaced as well as shocks for the rear hatch glass and gate. 
41000 mi

US $150
Rear window hatch glass would not latch resulting in warning light on dash that a door was open. 

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2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

91000 mi

US $20
Rear liftgate not staying up. Replaced 2 support struts. 

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Mazda Tribute Other Problems

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