2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
46
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE
The 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE has received a total of 46 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (19 complaints), Electrical System (3 complaints), and Engine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE, potentially affecting up to 33,576 vehicles.
Recall 15E045000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 576 vehicles affected
Defect: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of...
Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
View full details →Recall 14V282000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 33,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE
46 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
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
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 knew til now that it had a recall on it. What am I to do?
Safety Rating for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00-005-18-3516 — EQUIPMENT
A very limited number of Tribute Hybrid vehicles were produced during the 2008-2010 MY. These special vehicles were sold ONLY in the state of California by Dealers who chose to be "Mazda Certified Hybrid" dealers. At the time of launch, their technicians received specialized training to safely perform service and...
SR-7614-E — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MAZDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING (EPAS) SYSTEM HAVE POOR SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO IN TORQUE SENSOR AND FAILS TO ALLOW POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM) DETERMINE INPUT OF DRIVER'S STEERING. MODEL 2008-2011 TRIBUTE. *PE UPDATED 9/29/14 *PE
SSP 94/95 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MAZDA: REGARDING SOME VEHICLES HAVING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY DUE TO CONTAMINATION ON INTERNAL MOTOR CONTACTS OF THROTTLE BODY EFFECTING ENGINE POWER, VEHICLE SPEED. MODEL 2009-2011 TRIBUTE. *PE
SSP 94/95 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MAZDA: REGARDING SOME VEHICLES HAVING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY DUE TO CONTAMINATION ON INTERNAL MOTOR CONTACTS OF THROTTLE BODY EFFECTING ENGINE POWER, VEHICLE SPEED. MODEL 2009-2011 TRIBUTE. *PE
06-001-14-2887B — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BULLETIN NOTESERVICE BULLETIN 06-001/14, 2008-2011 TRIBUTE - DTC B2278 STORED IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE, IS NO LONGER VALID. SERVICE BULLETIN 06-001/14 HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY SAFETY RECALL 7614E, 2008-2011 TRIBUTE - ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED STEERING (EPAS).
SSP95 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage for throttle body replacement on certain 2009-2011 Tribute vehicles produced from April 14, 2008 through May 30, 2011. The warranty for throttle body replacement will be extended to 10 years (120 months) from the original warranty start date or 150,000 miles, whichever...
05-006-13 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-01-013/11 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MAZDA: THERE COULD BE A LEAKING OR STUCK CANISTER PURGE VALVE WHICH WILL HAVE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES. *RM UPDATED 7/7/11. *PE
05-001/11 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
MAZDA: 2009-2010 TRIBUTE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE AXLE SHAFT SEAL. *RM
01-012/11 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MAZDA: ON SOME 2009 TRIBUTE VEHICLES THE AIR INTAKE CLEANER PIPE MAY BE COMING LOOSE FROM THE AIR CLEANER HOUSING. *RM
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA TRIBUTE
- 2004 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 232 complaints
- 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 542 complaints
- 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 181 complaints
- 2007 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 6 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 250 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE (current)
- 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 57 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 8 complaints
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