Mazda Tribute owners have reported 47
problems related to steering (under the steering category).
Steering problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 03/12/2016
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.
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.
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 of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 05/08/2015
Hard to turn in sounds like my lower control arm is about to come off.
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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 09/26/2014
Was parking car, and something snapped. Front wheels are now pointing in different directions, and the car is not drivable. Luckily this happened at low speed, and the only damage is to the car.
Steering problem of the 2004 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 09/08/2014
This was not an accident. I recently have had to have the right and left inner wheelhouse panels on my 2004 Mazda Tribute replaced due to excessive corrosion. The inner wheelhouse panels were rusted thru and the shocks that were attached to those panels were loose due to cracks in the panels and were banging up against the car. I don't consider that much corrosion that caused the panels to break loose from the car body as normal wear & tear nor part of something that should be watched under routine mainenance. I have kept cars longer than 10 tyears and never had this problem! it was definitely a safety hazard and someone could have been hurt in a serioius auto accident. Please recommend a recall on 2004 Mazda Tributes due to excessive corrosion due to the manufacturer's defect in their quality control and processes.
Already reported. . . . . This is additional info poor mechanic service had car for month no rental vehicle:2004 trb lx xa safety recall(s) found: 4 special service program (ssp) recall(s) found: 0 last updated: March 11, 2015 Mazda recall #: 6812g NHTSA recall #: 12v357000 recall date recall description repair description recall status 07/26/12 Tribute 3. 0l engine cover modification. There may be inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control (sometimes known as cruise control) cable, which could allow the engine to be stuck at full power when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. Safety risk: a throttle that is stuck fully or almost fully open may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury, or death. This risk exists regardless of whether or not cruise control is used. The dealer will modify the engine cover to provide sufficient clearance for the speed control cable, free of charge. Incomplete for any additional questions regarding a Mazda recall or special service program, please contact your local Mazda dealer or contact Mazda. Mazda recall #: 7514d NHTSA recall #: 14v174000 recall date recall description repair description recall status 04/04/14 Tribute lower control arm corrosion. Vehicles operated in areas where salt is used to on roadways during winter months may experience excessive corrosion at the attachment of the lower control arm. Safety risk: a separation of the lower control arm can result in a signifiant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. Incomplete for any additional questions regarding a Mazda recall or special service program, please contact your local Mazda dealer or contact Mazda.
Steering problem of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2003 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 05/26/2014
Right front wheel folded back and under vehicle. Was able to just get off roadway. Vehicle is now unusable as the front cross member has rusted away and allowed front suspension to collapse (including the engine and transmission).
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 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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 02/28/2014
Steering wheel becomes hard to turn while driving. Power steering module stops working.
Steering problem of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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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 of the 2010 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 08/14/2013
Was driving on large blvd thru town at approx. 45+ mpg, the car all of a sudden quit accelerating, the wrench light came on, all power to car was essentially loss and it began convulsing abruptly as a I maneuvered it off the road to a safe stopping spot. I called aaa and had it towed to dealer. Dealer had the car for 3 days, could never find anything or get it to reproduce what I experienced, so I was charged the $120 diagnostic fee without it being fixed and sent home with my fingers crossed. The car behaved for awhile, but then it started doing it again on and off over the next 6 months. Because of the $120 fee for nothing I had been hesitant to go back until recently when I was on the freeway (a couple of times) and the car did the same thing! luckily I was in the slow lane and could pull over quickly, turn off the car, count to 10 and then start it up again and go. These last few times it was several times a day, so I took it back to the dealer (car is supposedly certified) as of this writing they have had the car again for 3 days, and just now, at the end of the work day have decided it is the throttle body that needs replacing. It is "conveniently" not listed in the "covered components" of the certified warranty. Its going to cost $500+ to get my car back + the cost of the rental car I've had to get because they don't have loaners, just a shuttle, which does me no good on a daily basis.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The failure occured while driving a few months ago. The contact was driving 55 mph. The contact heard a knocking coming from the rear vehicle. The contact did not have any repairs made on the vehicle. The contact called the manufacture. The failure millage was 125,00 the contact current millage was 132,00.
Steering problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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