2009 Mazda Tribute Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Mazda Tributes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Mazda Tribute problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mazda Tribute Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Mazda Tribute | 52 Tributes, 10.3 months of data per Tribute, average 46400 miles61 |
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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 3060 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 4340 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 4960 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | Traded because dealer could never replicate hard shifting. |
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 40300 | 200 | ABS/Traction control would constantly engage. ABS Speed sensor is faulty, replaced. Knocking noise from front end. Stabilizer links replaced. |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 44640 | 389 | Left rear turning signal Replaced front brake pads Driver control cannot roll up windows on rear window on drivers side Rear windshield wiper motor |
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Removed and replaced faulty tailgate latch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 3720 | 0 | one line of rear defroster not working replaced rear window |
| May | 2011 | 10840 | 0 | replaced window gasket at flip-up rear window |
| Nov | 2012 | 19200 | 360 | replaced defective rear liftgate latch |
| Mar | 2013 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Excessive vibration while idling (especially at a stop light) 1 engine mount replaced. 2nd engine mount was backorderd. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 17980 | 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 | 2011 | 22320 | 206 | 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 | 2011 | 26040 | 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 | 2012 | 27900 | 0 | The car has no power and the motor stalls. The computer of the car had corrosion problems and was replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 31620 | 0 | Water leaks fixed. Accelerator vibration fixed. |
| Jan | 2013 | 34100 | 0 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Evap code P0456. Dealer reprogrammed PCM as recommended in TSB 01-017/09, which resolved the issue. |
| May | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Leak in the capless fuel filler was causing intermittent check engine light. Fuel filler neck was replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 29500 | 0 | Rear hatch window rattled badly. Molding was replaced and the problem has improved. |
| Mar | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | Actuator motor controlling temp blending and recirculate functions was failing, causing random clicking/popping noises in dash. The actuators were replaced. |
| May | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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