2009 Mazda Tribute Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tribute years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mazda Tribute. That ranks 9th out of 12 Tribute model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (19 complaints, 54%), typically at around 109,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Mazda Tribute problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 54% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 5,051 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% | 66,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 38,543 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 133,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 110,372 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 11,435 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 31,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 22 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 48,761 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 48,761 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mazda Tribute recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Lost of power steering hard to steer the steering wheel
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while parking, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The service warning light illuminated. The contact then heard a beeping sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of…
AutoZone said that the part is called steering angle sensor and is locking up my car I am not able to press the gas as it only accelerates the engine and nothing else and the steering wheel lock I usually have my car turn on in the middle of traffic the part number they gave me is SU14859
I pulled out of my driveway and my pporr steering did not work..parked vehicle. When I called the dealership I was told about recall on software for power steering control module (PSCM) but was told Mazda would not cover this that it was done in 2014 . I bought the vehicle used in 2019 ...never…
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact used excessive force to drive the vehicle back to his residence. The next day, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where he…
Other Mazda Tribute years
← 2008 Tribute · 2010 Tribute →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tribute | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 Tribute | 39 | 2 |
| 2009 | 35 | 1 |
| 2008 Tribute | 202 | 4 |
| 2007 Tribute | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Tribute | 130 | 2 |
| 2005 Tribute | 377 | 3 |
| 2004 Tribute | 157 | 5 |
| 2003 Tribute | 199 | 6 |
| 2002 Tribute | 384 | 7 |
| 2001 Tribute | 563 | 13 |
| 2000 Tribute | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda Tribute?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda Tribute?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Mazda Tribute a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tribute model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.