Mazda Tribute owners have reported 114 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Put the car in reverse and could not get it out of reverse. Steering totally locked up. I looked on google and this seems to be happening quite a bit and a few years have already been recalled. I was in a cvs parking lot when this happened. Blocked traffic and people were not happy. Read details...
My 2001 Tribute has stalled twice in the last yar. It seems to be related to hills. This life threatening situation could result in a crash because power steering fails, and there is no engine power. Mazda must recall for this issue before someone is hurt. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the steering column experienced severe vibration. The failure occurred without warning. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds when started and while driving. The sounds began after the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v174000 (structure: frame and members). Read details...