Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2008 Mazda Tribute. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Cooler problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems |
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while at a red light the vehicle would not respond when the gas pedal was depressed. The vehicle was idle and moving but there was no acceleration. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. Read details...
Took the vehicle to the local firestone store for service to have the transmission fluid changed and flushed and they told me that the transmission cooler was leaking and this was a common problem with the 2008 Mazda Tribute and Ford escort and the only way to fix it was to replace the entire Read details...
I took my 2008 Tribute (purchased in July 2007) for service when at the 50, 300 miles. I reported to the service department that my vehicle does a mild or hard jerk when coming from a complete stop. It was discovered that I had a small hole in the condenser causing the vehicle to lose transmission Read details...