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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%)
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Chart based on 318 repairs.
Mazda Tribute suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 38 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
| 744 mi | Replaced rear shock on driver side. Warrantied work. |
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 27900 mi $400 |
worn out axle boot causing knocking sound during sharp turn (wheel turned up to lock) |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 6200 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." |
| 40300 mi C $200 |
Knocking noise from front end. Stabilizer links replaced. |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17980 mi C $40 |
Rear noisy bushings had to be replaced. |
| 22320 mi C $103 |
Noise from the front left wheel while driving. Front left link was replaced. Noise while driving from rear suspension. Right rear shock was replaced. |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 123500 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. |
| 75000 mi US $1200 |
Brakes and suspension parts |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 55800 mi C $300 |
Front stabilizer bars were creaking when turning. They were worn and had to be replaced. |
| 74400 mi C $500 |
Replace rear shocks, rubber shock pad broke off. |
| 132700 mi US $500 |
replaced tie rod end |
| 94860 mi A $94 |
Worn D bushes...replaced. |
| 99200 mi A $2800 |
Replace leaking power steering pump |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 16740 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. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Creaking sound from right front wheel. Replaced control arm and strut under factory warranty |
| 153000 mi US $650 |
replace both tie rod ends and several maintenance items. |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 124000 mi A $2876 |
Leaking Power Steering Pump |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $39 |
Faulty front sway bar end links. Replaced by myself in garage. |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 57860 mi $53 |
Stabilizer Links both left and right were broken. |
| 72953 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 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 220000 mi US $375 |
Replace steering box |
| 62000 mi C $300 |
Front strut replacement |
| 74400 mi C $200 |
Outer tie rod end, drivers side replaced. |
| 81840 mi C $200 |
clunking in front end (drivers side) replaced left ball joint left outer tie rod end, sway bar links both sides |
| 95980 mi C $35 |
Knocking in sway bar end link on drivers side |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 105000 mi US $180 |
Both stab bars replaced. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 292300 mi US $2997 |
replaced tie rods, front alignment |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 171200 mi US $100 |
Drivers side rear wheel bearing replaced due to noise on turns. Replaced some rusted hardware. |
| 172000 mi US $40 |
Power steering pressure switch failed, causing significant leak. Replaced switch. |
| 172000 mi US $30 |
Replaced passenger sway bar link as old one separated at ball joint. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 135000 mi | bad rear coil spring |
| 70000 mi US $400 |
Bearings Right tie rod |
| 70200 mi US $200 |
Stabilizer links |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 97500 mi US $300 |
Replaced front wheel bearing |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 91428 mi | Clunk noise when rolling. Replaced front stabilizer end-links. Noise when moving. Tightened rack&pinion bushings. |
| 117700 mi US $800 |
Replaced shocks & struts |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $150 |
also power steering fluid leaking, fittings tightened. |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 101000 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. |
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