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2008 Mazda Tribute Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Mazda Tribute has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Mazda Tribute

Steering
94
Speed Control
44
Powertrain
22
Electrical
8
Brakes
7
Fuel System
5
Engine
4
Airbags
3
Other
3
Suspension
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 7, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL RANDOMLY LOCKS WHILE DRIVING AND SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. DEALERSHIP SAYS T...
Jan 10, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY NEEDED TO BE VIGOR...
Oct 2, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTEERING COLOM IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE FELLS TO CRANK. THE LOCK ATTACHES AROUND THE STEERING CO...
Sep 6, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START, THE VE...
Jun 1, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED...
May 17, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYLOCK ISSUE - HATCHBACK AND BACK WINDOW ONLY THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT I HAVE ALWAYS HAD, AND IT IS A ...
Feb 20, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEFROM A STOP SWITCHING TO GAS PEDAL OR ACCELERATOR THE PEDAL STICKS AND HARD TO PRESS AND DOES IT BAC...
May 12, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. DANGEROUS TOTAL SHUT-OFF OF ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. ...

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