Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2009 Mazda Tribute.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems |
The powering steering went out completely. There were several instances of this happening; and we parked the vehicle in February because the steering wheel vibrates, clunks and goes out. This is not a safe condition.
I can be sitting at the light my power steering would get tight I would had to turn the car off to loose it up again it kept on doing the same thing over and over again until it just stop working while I'm driving it cost me around 1700 to get it fix at brown&wood Mazda dealer.
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously inspected under NHTSA campaign number: 14v282000 (steering), but the technician informed the contact that the vehicle did not need the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.