Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Mazda Tribute
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Mazda Tribute has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 202 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V677000 Rebuilt Transmission Shift Lever May Disengage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15E045000 Front Wheel Bearing has Wrong Dimensions NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V552000 Motor Electronics Coolant Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V282000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V357000 Speed Control Cable Connector Interference NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 94 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 53 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
Of the 202 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 202 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Mazda Tribute has numerous owner complaints and several recall campaigns, particularly in the steering and power train systems. Steering issues, including EPS assist failure, are the most frequent complaints, indicating potential reliability concerns. The data suggests certain component failures but is limited in providing comprehensive reliability insights due to the absence of detailed failure mileages and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flush
- Battery inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness
- Transmission slipping
- Speed control malfunction
- Unusual braking noise
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Mazda Tribute at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.