Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Mazda Tribute has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
4
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clear...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A LOUD BANGING SOUND ... |
| May 7, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING... |
| Apr 22, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CHANGED LANES TO PA... |
| Feb 7, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AT ALL SPEEDS OTHER THAN IDLE THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY LOSES POWER AND SMOKES. THIS IS A NEW 2008 ... |