Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Mazda Tribute. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems |
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, without warning, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. Read details...
Vehicle engine stopped running at highway speed. Dangerous total shut-off of engine while driving. Could not re-start vehicle. Starter would turn engine but engine would not start. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop. Read details...
While driving on the road, the power steering failed in the middle. There was no power to the steering et all. Pulled over, stopped the car and restarted it went away. Drove couple of more miles, again when the car went back to drive on battery power the power steering failed again. Read details...