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2008 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 26 repairs.
2008 Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 | ||
| 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 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201374800 mi | Anti lock warning light | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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! | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201256420 miC $600 | ABS did not work Oil leak from rear differential | ||
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 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 California, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201864000 miUS $15 | Replaced horn. Required removing bumper | ||
| Nov 202175000 miUS $1200 | Brakes and suspension parts | ||
| 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 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 | ||
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 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 | ||
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