2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tribute Hybrid years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Tribute Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 89,560 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~89,560 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~89,560 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%89,560——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1100%89,560——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Parked vehicle in garage after driving, next morning the battery was fully charged but would not try to start with a stop safely now warning displayed...this has happened three times now - spent $600 and a tow bill first time. Ford said they replaced a leaking thermostat and reprogrammed it (which…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Feb 20, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11181274

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tribute Hybrid model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.