Four problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Automatic Transmission problem
1 The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. Since March of 2009, the transmission began to hesitate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced at the cost of $3,000. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 8/28/09 updated 09/03/09.
Automatic Transmission problem
2 2004 Mazda Tribute SUV completely stalled driving 35 mph, this is the fourth such incident in 2 years of engine stall, dealer has been unable to diagnose issue "unable to duplicate". This incident resulted in near rear end collision by an 18 wheel truck. Driver side front wheel bearing also failed at 50,000 miles.
Automatic Transmission problem
3 2004 Mazda Tribute when placed in reverse will not hold and goes forward.
Automatic Transmission problem
4 Hard shifting transmission on new 2004 Mazda mpv.