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2009 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 48 repairs.
2009 Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
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 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 2013 | Battery would sometimes drain by itself, Mazda hadn't solved. Hatch didn't unlock sometimes | ||
| 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 | ||
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. | ||
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