24 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2008 Mazda Tribute.
Steering problem
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Failure Date: 02/09/2016
I was turning into a parking spot and of a sudden I couldn't turn my steering wheel. I got it towed to a dealership they said it was the power steering. They replaced the torqgue sensor. Then my next problem was my gas pedal sometimes just wouldn't accelerate. I was driving on the highway in the fast lane with cruise control on I turned it off. Then I tried to push my gas pedal it wouldn't accelerate so I had to hurry up and pull on the side of the highway because cars where behind me. It eventually just started back and another time it was 3 am and I was driving on a back road. I pushed my gas pedal but it wouldn't accelerate so I started hitting it as hard as I could. It still wasn't working so I pulled over and put it in park. I just kept on pushing the gas pedal and after 15 mins it started back working. I took my tuck to another Mazda dealership and they replace the throttle cable and retainer. A month later I started having the same problem again. I was turning on to a highway ramp and it wouldn't accelerate. Since I was turning I wasn't going that fast so I had to just let my truck roll to the side of the highway until it started back working. I called mazada to see if they had a recall on the gas pedal. They said no but there was a recall on the power steering but it ended sept. 2015. Today was March 21,2016 I'm just finding out about it, and I didn't receive anything in the mail about it. They really need to have a recall on the gas pedal I still don't know what the problem is. I'm so scared I'm going to get in an accident.
Steering problem
2
Failure Date: 09/05/2015
My battery charging malfunction light began to come on intermittently two days ago. Today, the power steering has begun to go out while driving at low speeds (so far) had the NHTSA campaign number: 14v282000 (steering) performed less than 2 months ago and am wondering if they are linked somehow. Will be taking my vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis ASAP.
Steering problem
3
Failure Date: 03/16/2015
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contacted stated while driving approximately 20 mph, there was a loss of power steering with warning. The steering when became was difficult to turn in ay direction. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number 10v374000 (steering) however, at the time of the repair the vehicle had not experienced failure. The vehicle had not been repaired for most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The VIN was unavailable. Js.
Steering problem
4
Failure Date: 03/06/2015
On my way out to store I backed up out of my driveway as I switched gears and went into drive my gas pedal was hard to push down on. I tried again then pedal was sticking then dropped all the way down to floor. I lift my foot off the gas pedal car continued to go in drive, I immediately pushed on breaks they were then also hard to push so I placed car in neutral and put on emergency break to stop the vehicle.
Steering problem
5
Failure Date: 12/25/2014
While attempting to get in left lane to turn my steering wheel locked causing me to lose control of my vehicle and collide with an on coming vehicle.
Steering problem
6
Failure Date: 07/27/2014
Turning into my driveway the steering made a grinding clunking sound as I was turning the steering wheel. Took vehicle for a test drive around block. As I turned into a side street there was a loud clunking sound as if the steering shaft was binding up and not turning freely. After that when I turned the wheel to steer around a corner the car would not turn right away. As I turned the wheel more the clunking sound came back and finally the steering caught and the wheels turned. Brought to dealer who diagnosed it as a failed steering shaft coupler. Fortunately this happened while near home. This is a safety issue that should be addressed by Mazda on the 2008 Tribute with a recall. The Tribute only has around 66k miles.
Steering problem
7
Failure Date: 05/26/2014
For a few months now I have a random times when starting the car where the steering wouldn't work. I would start the car and try to back out of a parking lot or something and the car wouldn't turn. I would turn the car off and then turn it back on and the steering would work just fine. I took it to a few auto repair shops and could never replicate the problem so they would tell me that they can't diagnose the problem and suggest it was an issue with my ignition key locking the steering. So I didn't look into it anymore because for a month or two it stopped happening. Then out of nowhere today, I was driving down the highway around 60-70 mph when I noticed the steering got really stiff. It was really scary because it felt like I didn't have any control over the steering of the car. So I pulled over and turned the car off for a few minutes and turned it back on and the steering worked long enough to get to the next exit where I parked at a auto repair shop. I'm waiting right now for the repair shop tomorrow to see how much it will cost to fix.
Steering problem
8
Failure Date: 04/01/2014
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly seized making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
Steering problem
9
Failure Date: 03/17/2014
When turning into a parking lot, the steering suddenly began to grind and felt uncontrollable. My pregnant wife was in the vehicle with me so it was especially worrisome. I was able to navigate into the parking lot without crashing but I think a recall is in order. This Tribute still has under 60,000 miles on it.
Steering problem
10
Failure Date: 03/05/2014
The steering wheel would become very difficult to steer. I would turn it off and on a few times and it would be fine, still hake but I could at least steer. Driving down interstate at 65-70 and the steering wheel locked up. Very scary!! now I am scared to drive it anywhere other than work because it could happen again. Recall!!! this is a safety hazard! unfortunately this is going to go on until somebody is seriously hurt or killed. Recalls are based on cost to repair vs cost of being sued. Right now it costs Mazda more to repair all affected vehicles than it would to pay if they got sued because nobody has died. They are waiting for that. Sick sick sick!.
Steering problem
11
Failure Date: 02/28/2014
Steering wheel becomes hard to turn while driving. Power steering module stops working.
Steering problem
12
Failure Date: 02/12/2014
The electronic power steering unit in mt Tribute is shot! it started going out randomly and would come back on after turning the car off and turning it back on. Over the weekend it went out on us while driving 70mph down the highway! it was a very scary situation that could've went bad. This is a known defect through Mazda and should be recalled! it is the same unit that was in the Mazda 3 and 5; which was recalled. This needs to be done ASAP!.
Steering problem
13
Failure Date: 02/03/2014
I have noticed about 2 weeks ago when driving. . . Coming to stop. My wheel shakes and makes this noise. Then my wheel would lock up so I have to cut my car off and take the key out for it to loosen up. Then past couple of days the wheel been locking up while I am driving. I have to cut off and take the key out to unlock the wheel. I see all these complaints but Mazda hasn't had a recall on them yet. It's crazy. . . . . Someone needs to get a lawsuit.
Steering problem
14
Failure Date: 02/03/2014
My power steering started going out about a week ago and would start working again after shutting off the vehicle and restarting. Now it is going out while driving the vehicle with no warning and it's almost impossible for me to turn the wheel. The steering wheel is twitching while running and when you shut off the vehicle. When I called the dealer they explained there have been a huge number of complaints about the same thing. I can't believe there hasn't been a recall for this. I really think there should be a class action lawsuit if a recall is not done.
Steering problem
15
Failure Date: 12/28/2013
Total failure of the electronic power steering. The vehicle was parked when the failure occurred ,possibly avoiding an accident. The repair required replacement of the entire power steering unit.
Steering problem
16
Failure Date: 12/03/2013
The front wheels felt like they were loose & the tire could come off at any moment. The power steering went out went I was making a left turn. Took it to the dealer and was charged approx $2100 to replace the steering problem. Mazda was contacted and they stated that there was nothing they would do about it.
Steering problem
17
Failure Date: 02/04/2013
On several occasions now my steering has gradually been displaying stiff steering. It has progressed and was unsure why it was doing this being that it has not given me any problems but the steering. I have been driving and it has gotten stiff. I will turn off the car and restart and it will drive normal and then eventually will stiffen up on me again and again. This is very scary being that I have also been on the freeway and exiting and have to grab ahold of the steering to veer off the freeway carefully. It is stressful to be in a car that is unsafe while on the road. God forbid I have to swerve away from danger and I can't because I'm in a dangerous vehicle. I am still paying on my car and don't care for a disposable car while still making payments. I contacted Mazda in victorville, CA and stated that it would cost me (you ready) $ 2,000. 00 plus another few hundred to program my keys. Absurd!!! my husband made contact with someone who gave him a price of $1500. 00 and a local ecology center priced at $300-400. Now that's on a part I risk purchasing and then the same thing happening again!! this local junk yard stated that this is a very typical problem they have had with Mazda's coming in. I called Mazda to find out if there was a recall on this problem. Not!! it is a safety problem and a recall problem! I'm still paying on my car!! this is a financial hardship. Please do something.
Steering problem
18
Failure Date: 01/29/2013
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel shook violently and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated there was a failure with the charging unit and replaced the battery. After the battery was replaced, the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Mah.
Steering problem
19
Failure Date: 01/16/2013
Stopped for gas. Upon turning vehicle back on there was no power steering. Turned vehicle off then back on, still no power steering. It has never come back, and on most days steering is close to impossible, (steering wheel very tight, will not turn). Driving this vehicle with no power steering is extremely difficult. Must drive daily for work.
Steering problem
20
Failure Date: 12/22/2012
For the past year and a half, the power steering in my 2008 Mazda Tribute has come and gone at various times mostly occuring in the winter months. At first I would just restart my car a few times and most of the time it would come back on. A few times it would go out when I was on the intersted going 70 mph. It is very dangerous for me to be driving at such speeds without power steering. Recently there has been no power steering at all. It is completely gone. I have talked about estimates to get it fixed and the cost is anywhere between $1200-$2000 to repair it. I have also researched this problem online and found that there are many other people with this problem and just read that Ford has recalled their 2008 Ford escape for this problem. This is pretty much the exact same vehicle. I think this needs to be addressed for 2008 Mazda Tributes as well before and serious injury can occur.
Steering problem
21
Failure Date: 11/21/2012
When I went from leaving my driveway onto the st we live on I had no pwer steering so I continued to go to the mechanic and was very lucky as when I went to make a right turn couldn't steer it, hard to and hardly steer at all, ended up on the left side of a main st and should have been on the right, this was a very scary experience and don't know why Mazda hasn't put a recall on the Tribute they know there is the same problem with Mazda 3 & 5 models, as I know of another person who had the same problem with their Tribute 2008!.
Steering problem
22
Failure Date: 11/16/2012
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while trying to complete a turn, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle as it began to function normally. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and was later taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileage was 83,000.
Steering problem
23
Failure Date: 01/01/2011
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. While driving approximately 5 mph and driving in reverse, the power steering stopped functioning. The failure occurred numerous times. The last time the failure occurred, the contact was driving on the
highway and the power steering stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Steering problem
24
Failure Date: 01/01/1901
2008 Mazda Tribute. Consumer states steering joint problem
the consumer was informed the steering joint had worn out. The dealer found the steering coupler was coming apart. Therefore, the steering shaft was replace.
Other Steering related problems of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
Steering problem
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