2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
The 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 I DO NOT BELIEVE). NEXT MORNING, SAME PROBLEM BUT LATER (3 DAYS LATER) IT STARTED, DROVE IT SEVERAL TIMES, NEXT MORNING IT WOULD NOT TRY TO START AGAIN. TOTALLY BROKE DOWN NOW WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY. I THINK IT IS A FAULTY WIRING IN THE BATTERY HARNESS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE HYBRID BATTERY TO START AS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET WITH RECALLS FOR OTHER FORD HYBRID VEHICLES THAT TELL THE SAME STORY. PLEASE ISSUE ME A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE; WITHOUT IT, THE VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS TO ME AS OTHERS GET RECALLS FOR THIS VERY FRUSTRATING PROBLEM THAT IS NO FAULT OF MY OWN.
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 I DO NOT BELIEVE). NEXT MORNING, SAME PROBLEM BUT LATER (3 DAYS LATER) IT STARTED, DROVE IT SEVERAL TIMES, NEXT MORNING IT WOULD NOT TRY TO START AGAIN. TOTALLY BROKE DOWN NOW WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY. I THINK IT IS A FAULTY WIRING IN THE BATTERY HARNESS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE HYBRID BATTERY TO START AS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET WITH RECALLS FOR OTHER FORD HYBRID VEHICLES THAT TELL THE SAME STORY. PLEASE ISSUE ME A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE; WITHOUT IT, THE VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS TO ME AS OTHERS GET RECALLS FOR THIS VERY FRUSTRATING PROBLEM THAT IS NO FAULT OF MY OWN.
Safety Rating for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
06-001-14-2887A — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE DTC B2278 (STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR MALFUNCTION) STORED IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM). A TORQUE SENSOR SERVICE KIT IS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT IS NO LONGER NECESSARY.
SB-07-003-10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAZDA: THE 2008 TRIBUTE MAY HAVE TWO INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES WITH THE BATTERY PACK COOLING FAN. THE PROBLEM HAS NO SYMPTOMS TO THE CUSTOMER. *RM
SB-07-003-10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
MAZDA: THE 2008 TRIBUTE MAY HAVE TWO INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES WITH THE BATTERY PACK COOLING FAN. THE PROBLEM HAS NO SYMPTOMS TO THE CUSTOMER. *RM
SB-01-048-10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MAZDA: THE 2009 TRIBUTE HYBRID HAS A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON DUE TO A POSSIBLE EXHAUST LEAK. THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM
SB-01-048-10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA: THE 2009 TRIBUTE HYBRID HAS A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON DUE TO A POSSIBLE EXHAUST LEAK. THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM
SB-06-003-09 — STEERING:COLUMN
MAZDA: STEERING COLUMN POP/CLUNK NOISE ON TURNS. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP OR CLUNK NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHILE TURNING. THIS NOISE TYPICALLY OCCURS QUARTER TURN BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL REACHES ITS END OF TRAVEL STOP AND TYPICALLY GOES AWAY WITH WEIGHT OFF THE WHEELS. MODELS TRIBUTE...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
- 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 5 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID (current)
- 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 9 complaints
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