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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.
Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 248 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011744 mi | Replaced rear shock on driver side. Warrantied work. | ||
| Sep 2011806 mi | Turns out the body tie ins that support the firewall had loose bolts... hmmmmmm. | ||
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Aug 20109000 mi | Had dealer (mazda)check out problem, area supervisor, all claims normal, I feel there still is s problem. | ||
| Jul 201127000 mi | the check engine light finally came on after a year, and they put a new throttle body assembly in car. Then there were some updates for the transmission, they was finally found. I will not buy anymore Mazdas. Has been a long haul & mess. | ||
| Sep 201130000 miUS $350 | This time, I had a 30,000 mile checkup. Problem of jerking, intermittently at 20MPH and 40MPH. Service writer admits everyone who has this vehicle, has the same problem. Everyone likes the older models. What a shame Mazda can't fix. | ||
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Philippines Feb 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 2009620 mi | loose insulation material on dashboard giving off squeaky sounds; front passenger door latch needs to be loosened to allow easier closing | ||
| Oct 201114660 mi$125 | noise coming from air conditioning, audible even with radio on; dealer replaced blower motor | ||
| Oct 201221800 mi$600 | Replaced engine supports numbers 1,2,3 due to worn (for 1,3)/broken (for 2) rubber parts; noticeable vibration of engine during start and idling | ||
| Apr 201322320 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) | ||
| Nov 201327900 mi$400 | worn out axle boot causing knocking sound during sharp turn (wheel turned up to lock) Replaced engine 3 of 4 supports | ||
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201340300 miC $200 | ABS/Traction control would constantly engage. ABS Speed sensor is faulty, replaced. Knocking noise from front end. Stabilizer links replaced. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Alberta, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 20102560 mi | Vehicle went in for Preventive Maintenance (Oil Change, etc) and to have rough (harsh) shifting checked out. Shop could not replicate problem, but performed a PCM Update (TSB 05-06-05) to improve shifting. Problem persists anyway. | ||
| Jun 20104340 mi | Harsh shifting persisting. Could not be replicated. Dealer noted that problem was now recorded for second time. Not questioning their integrity, will have to wait for winter, when problem is most prevalent. | ||
| Sep 20104960 mi | Trany was programmed as per recall. Hope problem is finally resolved. Will have to wait for winter when shifting was harsh in the past. | ||
| Apr 20116200 mi | Steering failed! Also dealer replaced seals and gasket in transfer case where oil was leaking. Dealer was also reminded that harsh shifting still existed, even after they performed a recall for trany. Usual answer, " Could not replicate." | ||
| Jun 20116200 mi | Traded because dealer could never replicate hard shifting. | ||
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 201344640 mi | Left rear turning signal Driver control cannot roll up windows on rear window on drivers side Rear windshield wiper motor | ||
| Apr 201562000 miC $3000 | Transmission failure. Wrench light on. Required rebuild, including 4th and 5th gear, as well as faulty valve. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Aug 201115700 mi | Removed and replaced faulty tailgate latch. | ||
| Apr 201875000 miUS $500 | Replacing starter cured the intermittent no crank issue. Vehicle does not crank starter. This happens randomly. The ignition lock module was replaced. No codes are listed. Dealers do not know what the problem is. The fault never occurs at the shop. I have had to get the vehicle towed twice. Both times it started right off the wrecker. I have tried to start it for 2 hours before calling the wrecker. Pushing in the key and changing the shifter do not work when the fault occurs. Its maddening. Now the vehicle cannot be trusted. | ||
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201118000 mi | Left side half shaft leaking. Apparently there is a TSB and a national backorder on parts with no ETA. The 6F35 trans is installed to multiple Fords and this Ford built Mazda and the issue affects all of them 2009-10-11. | ||
| Aug 201233000 mi | Alternator drive belt idler pulley developed a wobble that would make a terrible rattle. Ford has a TSB for this on the Escape. Mazda wasn't read in on it. I had to bring it to their attention and lobby for repair under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Nov 201368000 miUS $50 | Battery was on the low side. Lasted 4 yrs (from new) | ||
| Aug 201476000 miUS $450 | Gas filler tube and tank fume leak. The first repair was the fill tube, but after a smoke test they found the tank had a leak as well. | ||
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Aug 20097000 mi | Excessive vibration while idling (especially at a stop light) 1 engine mount replaced. 2nd engine mount was backorderd. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 20093720 mi | one line of rear defroster not working replaced rear window | ||
| May 201110840 mi | replaced window gasket at flip-up rear window | ||
| Nov 201218800 miC $360 | replaced defective rear liftgate latch | ||
| May 201532240 mi | replaced corroding hatch glass hinges | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| May 201117980 miC $40 | Car does not start when the weather is cold (0 degrees C)and wet . Trunk intermittently refuses to unlock (every 2 days on average) Rear noisy bushings had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201122320 mi | Noise from the front left wheel while driving. Front left link was replaced. All windows noisy when opening and scratched. Windows and other parts changed. Noise while driving from rear suspension. Right rear shock was replaced. Motor noise on startup. Idler replaced. Water leaks from the rear hatchback door when raining. 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. | ||
| Dec 201126040 miC $113 | Water leaks from the hatchback window. They are still looking for the source. Trunk doesn't unlock sometimes Vibration on accelerator pedal at 70 km/k Lighter socket broken and doesn't stay in place | ||
| Mar 201227900 mi | The car has no power and the motor stalls. The computer of the car had corrosion problems and was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201231620 mi | Water leaks fixed. Accelerator vibration fixed. | ||
| Jan 201334100 mi | Battery would sometimes drain by itself, Mazda hadn't solved. Hatch didn't unlock sometimes | ||
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Mazda Tribute in California, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 20095000 mi | Evap code P0456. Dealer reprogrammed PCM as recommended in TSB 01-017/09, which resolved the issue. | ||
| May 201125000 mi | Leak in the capless fuel filler was causing intermittent check engine light. Fuel filler neck was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201126000 mi | Engine developed a bad misfire and was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed low compression in one cylinder. After much delay, cause was determined to be a bad fuel injector, which was replaced under warranty. In 300 miles since, no problems. | ||
| Oct 201129300 mi | Rear hatch window rattled badly. Molding was replaced and the problem has improved. | ||
| Mar 201233000 mi | Actuator motor controlling temp blending and recirculate functions was failing, causing random clicking/popping noises in dash. The actuators were replaced. | ||
| Apr 201762000 mi | Evaporative emissions system leak, error code P2450. Evaporative emissions canister vent replaced under California's extended emissions warranty. | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201374800 mi | Anti lock warning light | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Louisiana, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201645000 miUS $800 | Front floorboards very wet after a rain storm. Door seal leaking. Replaced front door seals. | ||
| Jan 202260000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201593000 mi | rust into the doors, the hood, wheels passage drive shaft joints joints of the transmission | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201256420 miC $600 | ABS did not work Oil leak from rear differential | ||
| Mazda Tribute in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 201349600 miC $1200 | Brakes, can't recall specifics | ||
| Apr 201449600 miC $300 | Muffler. Tire alignment. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Minnesota, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010122000 miUS $260 | Idling problems; had to replace "crushed" fuel injection / air intake lines. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2018 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018122140 miC $250 | ABS, TRAC CONTROL, WRENCH, EBRAKE dash lights illuminated with no power and grinding sound. Found the toner ring on cv joint was broken and had damaged abs/wheel sensor. Replaced entire cv joint and sensor. Problem solved! | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201012400 mi | Back hatch vibration. Fixed with some lube. | ||
| Sep 201018600 mi | Hatch lube fixed rattle. Simple repair. | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States May 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201138900 miUS $150 | Throttle cable failed at accelerator pedal. Car was undriveable as connection to throttle did not exist. Replacement cable ordered and replaced along with TSB part on pedal to cable attachement point. | ||
| Jan 201235000 miUS $100 | Battery failed. I removed and replaced. All is well. | ||
| Feb 201358700 miUS $170 | Accessory drive belt tension pulley rattled. Removed and replaced to quiet noise. | ||
| May 201474000 mi | Remove and replace transmission with rebuilt. Oil gasket leaking on front engine cover and cam covers. Remove covers and replace gaskets. | ||
| Jan 201561000 miUS $50 | Case gasket failed, transmission fluid became low causing erratic shifting. | ||
| Mar 2021147000 miUS $15 | Vent fan diode bank replacement | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014123500 mi | Recall request by Mazda to reprogram electric assisted steering. Steering had reports of losing power while driving, and this happened once or twice while driving this vehicle. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Mississippi, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200920000 mi | water pump leaking, repaired under warranty, rust on spare tire, part replaced also under warranty | ||
| Oct 200928000 mi | molding on back part of suv had to be replaced, was leaking during severe rain | ||
| Mazda Tribute in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201864000 miUS $15 | Replaced horn. Required removing bumper | ||
| Nov 202175000 miUS $1200 | Brakes and suspension parts | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Sep 2015106000 miUS $200 | belt tensioner | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20076200 mi | Electric hatch handle didn't work. It was a problem in the programming. It was fixed as soon I remarked that the hatch becomes working as soon as the delayed interior lamps shut off. Vibration on start at 1200 RPM. It seems to be a normal operation condition. Nothing was done for it | ||
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in South Australia, Australia Aug 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201569440 mi | Replaced front Discs & pads | ||
| Jun 201794860 miA $94 | Worn D bushes...replaced. | ||
| Sep 201799200 miA $2800 | Replace leaking power steering pump Replaced water pump- slow leak developing. Worn pads & warped disc. | ||
| Sep 2018111600 miA $250 | Hard starting, backfiring. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Nov 2007 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201176000 miUS $1903 | transmission repair - planetary, etc | ||
| Oct 2013100300 miUS $2000 | Replace torque converter | ||
| Mar 2014105000 miUS $300 | coils | ||
| May 2014106000 mi | battery failed | ||
| Jul 2015124000 miUS $500 | replaced tie rod end replaced headlights | ||
| Jun 2018172000 miUS $500 | coils | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201250840 miC $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. | ||
| May 201359820 miC $1200 | AC hose leak. Hose rubbed on the side of the engine and wore a whole requiring replacement and recharge. Replaced manifold pressure sensor | ||
| May 201674400 miC $500 | Replace rear shocks, rubber shock pad broke off. | ||
| Jan 201883700 miC $300 | Front brake line failed. Had to be replaced and fluid purged and re-filled. | ||
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 200813640 mi | Replaced horn. | ||
| May 200916740 mi | TSB for hydraulic pressure spike in power steering system which could cause a "clunk" in certain situations. New & updated hose was installed and "clunk" is gone. | ||
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015136000 miUS $29 | Appeared to use oil. Inspection revealed valve cover gasket failed due to age. Replaced gasket kit. | ||
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016153000 miUS $650 | replace both tie rod ends and several maintenance items. | ||
| Jun 2017158790 miUS $341 | worn front brake hoses. failed inspection. replaced, as well as rear pads | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 200825000 mi | Creaking sound from right front wheel. Replaced control arm and strut under factory warranty Sunroof assembly replaced (not functioning smoothly). Cd player not working. Replaced entire audio unit w/reconditioned model. Part of extended time in shop was due to wrong unit being delivered. Broken motor mount noticed by mechanic was replaced. Replaced as well as shocks for the rear hatch glass and gate. | ||
| Feb 201241000 miUS $150 | Rear window hatch glass would not latch resulting in warning light on dash that a door was open. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014167000 miUS $600 | Unbeknownst to me, I had to have a 'rusted' bolt replaced in exhaust system to pass inspection. Bolt had to be special ordered bc it is uncommon & wasn't in stock. Took 3 days to fix issue. (There were other issues but this was the BIG one) | ||
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Dec 201592000 miUS $50 | front brake hoses replaced due to cracking. entire system bled. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Victoria, Australia May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201070060 miA $350 | Indication of alternator fault, but has cleared up. Have purchased an OEM alternator as genuine Mazda alternator fraudulent price. Will replace alternator if problem reappears. Engine warning light on - remedied by reattaching vacuum line. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012113000 miUS $473 | Shifter would not shift out of Park and key sometimes would not go back far enough to release from ignition. Replaced shifter mechanism. Must use parking brake PRIOR to placing in Park or have problems shifting out of Park. | ||
| Nov 2012124000 mi | Massive oil leak along with hole in muffler and transmission fluid bad again after flush less than a year ago. Idling rough. Sometimes long cranking times to start, so diagnosed bad fuel pump. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200861000 miUS $2300 | Transfer case seal leaked lost oil, gears shot transfer case replaced. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in New Jersey, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 201296700 mi | Abs light came on, FWD light was intermittently flashing Upon evaluation, it was discovered that The speed sensor/tone ring on the left was broken, the right was not looking good, replaced both front axles Battery indicator light flashes on and off. Changed battery, still does same thing. Shop indicates it the alternator. Scheduled to have this repair made picked up car from shop, ran great, upon arriving home would not go into park (Grinding noise) called shop for return, front left axle disengaged requiring a tow to shop | ||
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018104000 miUS $35 | Fuel filter. Engine showing code indicating high fuel rail pressure, research showed this as most likely cause. Did not clear the code. | ||
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| May 2012132059 miUS $2295 | New PCM, locksmith rprogramming,sparkplugs replaced. replaced compressor w/clutch-new,orifice tube, drier, evac/echarge/dye | ||
| Mar 2013138500 miUS $721 | One motor and transmission mount replaced for excessive vibration. Worse afterwards and now need to repair other mounts. | ||
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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... | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018101000 miUS $130 | Noisey | ||
| 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 Indonesia Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201494020 mi$350 | Changing of CV joint on propeller shaft. | ||
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 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
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. | ||
2003 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| Mazda Tribute in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015178000 miUS $3000 | Transmission had to be rebuilt | ||
| Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010124000 mi | Alternator stopped working, charging light came on. | ||
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2010117000 miUS $950 | ignition coil #3 failed. All replaced except for #4 done in November 2009 | ||
| Feb 2012140700 miUS $700 | dealer stripped drain pan , drain plug. engine light on again and they changed evaporative system. light back on again | ||
| Jan 2014140800 miUS $135 | All side panels came unglued and cloth fell off door panels Drain plug was stripped and leaking Fluid was burned and brown | ||
| Jun 2015150000 miUS $3000 | total transmission failure on the road. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 200862000 miC $300 | Front strut replacement | ||
| Feb 201073160 miC $450 | Oil Pan Leak, replaced seal | ||
| Mar 201073780 miC $350 | loss of brake pressure - rear flex cable broke | ||
| Apr 201074400 miC $200 | Outer tie rod end, drivers side replaced. All brake flex lines replaced due to wear and tear. | ||
| Sep 201075640 miC $300 | replaced rear shoes and drums and parking brake cables | ||
| Mar 201181840 miC $200 | clunking in front end (drivers side) replaced left ball joint left outer tie rod end, sway bar links both sides | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016220000 miUS $375 | Replace steering box Replaced hoses for the radiator | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 201595980 miC $35 | Knocking in sway bar end link on drivers side | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Kansas, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 2013106700 miUS $360 | shifter cable broke | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200732500 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
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 2012122760 miC $4400 | Gear 2 ratio mismatch - bushing wear resulted in having to rebuild transmission | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Minnesota, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201262200 miUS $2500 | Transmission died | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 201565000 miUS $700 | Car Misfiring on Cylender #5 replaced all plugs rubber boot and coil on number 5 sparkplug. Had Serpentine Belt and Water Pump Belt Replaced and Power Steering Pump The Misfire on Cylender #5 continued Car wouldn't start had towed it was a fuel pump | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Delaware, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200852000 miUS $1150 | Torque converter caused shudder when shifting | ||
| Mazda Tribute in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017102000 miUS $750 | Rust: Left and right rear doglegs, right rocker panel 100%. 2-3 significant and important oil leaks, seals/gaskets replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018105000 miUS $180 | Both stab bars replaced. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Kentucky, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017185000 miUS $375 | 3 coil packs replaced | ||
| Apr 2018193000 miUS $65 | Misfire code p0316 , code P0304, cylinder number 4 ignition coil need replacement. . Also showed code P0420 catalyst efficiency below normal Bank 1 and code p0403 exhaust gas recirculation control circuit. Replacing only ignition coil 4 at this time | ||
| Jul 2018199000 miUS $48 | Coil pack needed replacing. Number 4 again. Previous coil repair failed so I also replaced plug. Also noticed oil seepage in number 2 spark plug well at this time. Cleaned and regapped plugs also. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011128000 mi | bad ignition coils | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 2010155000 miUS $125 | bad coolant hose replace lower radiator hose | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Arizona, United States Mar 2006 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Aug 200638000 mi | Air conditioning compressor was replaced under warranty. It froze up. | ||
| Dec 200649000 mi | Face plate of stereo head unit was replaced under warranty, due to a bad LCD display. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Czech Republic Mar 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 200837200 mi$100 | Replacement of rear differential gear shaft seal. | ||
| Jul 201056100 mi$200 | Broken computer unit. | ||
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 2011212000 miUS $691 | replaced idle air control motor, gaskets & throttle body service. adjusted gas pedal. | ||
| Sep 2011222000 miUS $850 | needed new float in fuel pump so entire fuel pump assembly had to be replaced | ||
| Nov 2011227000 miUS $450 | replaced both clutch master and slave cylinders, hose , fluid | ||
| May 2012240000 miUS $354 | replaced clutch assembly | ||
| May 2013267700 miUS $586 | replaced fan blower motor, compressor was making noise, changed compressor oil, recharged | ||
| Apr 2014292300 miUS $2997 | replaced tie rods, front alignment | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 2011141000 miUS $1200 | Motor mounts replaced, now left with major engine vibration. Mechanic unable to fix. | ||
| Oct 2013208500 miUS $466 | Alternator replaced, cracked pulley replaced and frayed serpentine belt replaced. | ||
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Mazda Tribute in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Aug 2016170000 mi | Rust hole in rear wheel well and quarter panel. Covered with duct tape for now. | ||
| Nov 2016171200 miUS $100 | Drivers side rear wheel bearing replaced due to noise on turns. Replaced some rusted hardware. | ||
| Dec 2016171000 miUS $20 | Replaced coolant outlet housing which had warped and started leaking. It had already been changed by previous owner. | ||
| May 2017172000 miUS $40 | Power steering pressure switch failed, causing significant leak. Replaced switch. | ||
| Jun 2017172000 mi | Ignition key cylinder sticky. Cleaned out with solvent and re-lubricated. | ||
| Nov 2017172000 miUS $350 | 4 New winter tires installed(General Altimax Arctic), rim corrosion repaired and rims refinished. No start condition. Wiggled fuel pump relay and fuse and issue appears resolved. | ||
| Dec 2017172000 miUS $30 | Exhaust mid pipe rusted through. Replaced same and repaired rusted flange bracket. Replaced passenger sway bar link as old one separated at ball joint. | ||
| Feb 2018173000 miUS $120 | Intermittent fuel pump finally quit. Replaced w/Airtex unit. | ||
| Dec 2018173000 miUS $5 | Drivers side rocker panel and rear wheel well rusting. Cleaned up area, treated with Fluid Film, and covered with duct tape. | ||
| Jul 2023177000 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 FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010228000 miUS $50 | IAC valve stuck closed. Had to bang on it vigorously to get it to open up and let idle air in. Replaced part. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Jun 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Oct 201299400 miC $2100 | Car would not move when i put it on drive. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Nov 200957000 mi | The vehicle was towed in to a Ford dealer. Problem was diagnosed as a plugged rear catalytic converter. They wanted $500+ for a replacement. I shopped around and found one for $90. They installed, it ran OK for 2 weeks. then plugged again Mazda dealer found the front left converter was degrading, plugging the rear. They replaced the bad converter with new under EPA mandated warranty as it was within the 96 month and mileage limit. ok so far | ||
| Mar 201167000 miUS $700 | Had to replace all 6 ignition coils and plugs. | ||
| Apr 201167000 miUS $700 | One month later the left side converter goes bad again and needs replaced again. this is the 3rd one for this vehicle. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in South Carolina, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Apr 2009130000 miUS $55 | Replaced broken chrome hood piece | ||
| May 2009131000 miUS $135 | Master Cylinder needed to be replaced. Also brake light on passenger rear was out. | ||
| Aug 2009135000 miUS $165 | Gearshift cable to transmission broke, car would not shift into gear. | ||
| Sep 2009135000 mi | Traded vehicle after receiving $700 quote to fix a radiator leak, leaking master cylinder bad rear coil spring | ||
| Mazda Tribute in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 201170000 miUS $400 | Bearings Right tie rod | ||
| Oct 201170200 miUS $200 | Stabilizer links | ||
| Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 2009145000 miUS $130 | interior door handle broke made of cheap plastic replacement part way overpriced. | ||
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010121000 miUS $700 | Ignition coils replaced Water pump, and brakes. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011140000 miUS $1700 | transmission had to be overhauled - bands and seals were bad | ||
| Mar 2012148000 miUS $150 | kept dying at low rpms | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Maine, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 2010159000 mi | This is the 7th breakdown for the same problem. 6 electrical coils have been changed. No more $$ to spend of this horrible vehicle. Will sell as parts car in spring. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Missouri, United States May 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 2014191000 miUS $28 | Bad coil pack. replaced coil pack | ||
| Mar 2015194000 miUS $300 | Car would not start. Neutral safety switch replaced and additional ground wire added | ||
| Jun 2015197000 miUS $1400 | Automatic Transmission went out | ||
| Oct 2016217500 miUS $180 | Misfire code replaced fuel injectors and spark plugs | ||
| Jun 2017230000 miUS $40 | battery cable loose connection | ||
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010106020 miC $5000 | The timing chain broke and sent little pieces of metal throughout the motor, Full motor had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201176000 miUS $320 | Had a shudder and relatively loud sound when the vehicle shifted up or down at 45 MPH. Service bulletin said changing transmission fluid and refreshing the computer would make the problem go away. It did not. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2010148000 mi | New AC compressor. | ||
| Nov 2010151300 mi | CEL. New gas cap. Only 10-15 dollars but they didn't charge us. | ||
| May 2011153400 miUS $137 | The car didn't pass the emission test. "Check engine" light turned on only after test. One sensor was replaced. The car didn't pass emission test. "Check engine" light turned on only after test. Something was wrong with sensor (have no clue which one). | ||
| Apr 2014172200 miUS $119 | Freon start leaking. They recharged it with dye to find the problem. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Michigan, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Jan 200797500 miUS $300 | Replaced front wheel bearing | ||
| Apr 2007103000 miUS $1979 | Replaced catalytic converters, EGR valve | ||
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Malaysia Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201262620 mi | My car loose power and upon checking we found out that there was no firing on plug no. 3. We replaced the ignition coil [ Motorcraft brand ] Now the car is running fine. | ||
2002 Mazda Tribute 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Alberta, Canada Jan 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016151900 mi | Needed a new catalytic converter. The repair estimates that I had received came to just over $3,000 which we didn't feel was worth putting into the car. Scrapped it. | ||
2001 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| Mazda Tribute in Nigeria Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014166780 mi$700 | burnt piston head,bad rings in two of the cylinders, this makes the car to smoke and lost power.Affected cylinder replaced,all gaskets replaced and rings replaced. this happen on my mazda tribute es v6 engine 2001 model. | ||
| Mar 2014167400 mi$93 | after about 3hrs drive the transmission lost power,car will rev but no movement, my car could not move above 40km/h.I stopped the car and waited for 30minutes, start the car again and it drives great making 160km/h but problem reoccurred. Bad radiator water reservoir. This was replaced. | ||
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201583000 miUS $45 | Rear liftgate not auto-locking with other locks after fob button push. Replaced lock solenoid. | ||
| Jan 201681000 miUS $580 | Wouldn't start - fuel pump replaced Water pump belt cracking - Replaced belt | ||
| Mar 201686000 miUS $20 | Rear window glass not staying up. Replaced 2 support struts. | ||
| Feb 201891000 miUS $20 | Rear liftgate not staying up. Replaced 2 support struts. | ||
| Jun 201891428 mi | Engine missing occasionally when cold. No evidence in ODBII. New spark plugs and ignition coils. New plugs may have been enough, but did all since it's a lot of work to get to the back side of the engine for 3 of the plugs. Rattling noise. Fixed incorrectly installed front caliper hardware, (from previous brake job at another shop.) Clunk noise when rolling. Replaced front stabilizer end-links. Noise when moving. Tightened rack&pinion bushings. Very slow oil pan leak/drip. No action taken. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011151993 mi | Replaced intake gasket. previous owner informed of this repair when i purchased it from him today. 2/19/11 Replaced intake gasket. 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. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in California, United States May 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 201580000 mi | Battery light comes on from time to time with no particular pattern. Replaced alternator assuming a diode issue, appears to have worked. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Utah, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015160000 miUS $250 | Automatic windows stopped working. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 2016146000 miUS $325 | 2 Misfiring spark plug coils. Coils were replaced. Attempted diagnosis of parasitic draw...found shorted out part, replaced it. Parasitic draw is still an issue. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 2010109000 miUS $15 | replaced idle air control valve. | ||
| Nov 2010109000 miUS $60 | reflashing of the computer after I replaced the idle air control valve. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Louisiana, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012117700 miUS $800 | Replaced shocks & struts | ||
| Jun 2013124000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2013126000 mi | Air bag light came on intermittently. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 201062000 miUS $175 | o2 (oxygen) sensor needed replacement. | ||
| Nov 201275300 miUS $85 | Battery was just over 5 years old - (heat in FL) New Battery installed (3 year Warranty) | ||
| Oct 201586000 miUS $100 | Replaced fuel pump (LOUD! SQUEAL!) | ||
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Minnesota, United States May 2005 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Aug 200546000 miUS $400 | Two ignition coils replaced | ||
| May 200768000 miUS $400 | Two more ignition coils replaced | ||
| Apr 201080000 miUS $500 | 3 ignition coils replaced | ||
| Mar 2014108000 miUS $600 | 2 ignition coils replaced Brake vacuum booster replaced | ||
| May 2014109000 miUS $2600 | Replaced transmission | ||
| Jun 2014110000 miUS $600 | Replaced AC compressor and condenser | ||
| Oct 2014110000 miUS $65 | Rear wiper motor went out. Replaced with one from Ebay. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Dec 2012111000 miUS $250 | Exciter rings mounting brackets for ABS brakes on both front wheels rusted apart causing my vehicle to apply it's ABS braking system even on smooth, dry driving surfaces. I removed the 40amp fuse until the exciter rings could be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Maryland, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 200972000 miUS $100 | Wire from EFI to computer was broken inside the sheathing. Not visible from the outside. | ||
| Oct 201096000 miUS $500 | coil and fuel injector | ||
| Nov 2011103000 miUS $150 | misfiring, coil replaced also power steering fluid leaking, fittings tightened. | ||
| Aug 2012107500 miUS $1200 | abs boot replaced replaced leaking water pump | ||
| Aug 2014118000 mi | Transmission died. Needs replacing. Sold the car as is. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2011178560 miC $30 | broken exhaust mount -checked exhaust for wear, all OK | ||
| Jun 2011181660 miC $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 | ||
| Jul 2011182660 miC $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 | ||
| Dec 2011187860 miC $40 | Replace Battery | ||
| Sep 2012197160 miC $70 | Exhaust repair- cracked pipe | ||
| Feb 2013201800 miC $170 | truck was stalling and running rough when cold. I did research on the web, and then replaced the iac sensor and a vacuum hose on the rear of the manifold | ||
| Jun 2013203360 mi | AC didn't work well. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 200995000 miUS $300 | Initially intermittent bucking and snapping. One cylinder was dead, problem spread to other two coilpacks. Three coilpacks replaced. | ||
| Jan 201096000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in California, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011115000 miUS $500 | battery and alternator replacement | ||
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Great Britain Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 2012101000 mi£70 | Anti Roll bars drop links (sway bars)got really noisy actually bought it like this so swapped them for after market ones with grease ports much nicer drive now. | ||
| Sep 2013110000 mi£600 | new hoses and pipework to pass mot | ||
2001 Mazda Tribute 4-door
6-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Netherlands Aug 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Sep 2008113460 mi | Engine-shudder, mostly during driving 50-60 miles/hour, but also a few times when vehicle waitng for traffic light. Check engine light flashed, lighted on and after restart engine stayed off. No error-code listed | ||
| Oct 2008114700 mi€588 | Airco high-pressure hose was leaking: a whole unit replaced. | ||
| Jan 2009122140 mi€28 | Connector left front light was burned: replacement connector and the defect lightbulb. | ||
| Apr 2009129580 mi€420 | Sometimes engine shudder, heavy "bucking", misfires. After excluding other possible causes, decided to replace the front 3 coil-packs. That solved the problem, probably one of them was weak: intermittent problem. | ||
| Mar 2010156860 mi€20 | Head- and tail lights and dashboard illumination were flashing weakly after parking the car. Caused by water leakage on relays (electical unit positioned near left door and brake pedal). Dried the electical unit and covered it with a big piece of duct tap | ||
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