2009 Mazda Tribute - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis
Common problems of the 2009 Mazda Tribute
16 problems have been reported for the 2009 Mazda Tribute. The following chart shows the 10 most common problems for 2009 Mazda Tribute. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (2 problems).
Table 1. Common problems of the 2009 Mazda Tribute
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Visibility | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Power Train | |
| Structure | |
| Air Bag |
PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. PPMY index is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Mazda Tribute in the United States are 4,336 units [1]. The total number of problems reported by Mazda Tribute owners in the last 7 years is 16, The age of the vehicle is 7, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 16 / 4,336 / 7 * 1000 = 0.53.
Also see A study of reliability comparison across Mazda Tribute model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Mazda Tribute in 2009.
Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2009 | |
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 |
Compare the 2009 Mazda Tribute with Other Model Years
When buying a new or used Mazda Tribute, make sure to check out the following table and see how the 2009 Mazda Tribute compare with other Mazda Tribute model years. We note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Tribute is 16 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of Mazda Tribute is 190.
Table 3. Compare the 2009 Mazda Tribute with other model years
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2011 Tribute | |
| 2010 Tribute | |
| 2009 Tribute | |
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| 2000 Tribute |