Parked vehicle in garage after driving, next morning the battery was fully charged but would not try to start with a stop safely now warning displayed...this has happened three times now - spent $600 and a tow bill first time. Ford said they replaced a leaking thermostat and reprogrammed it (which I do not believe). Next morning, same problem but later (3 days later) it started, drove it several times, next morning it would not try to start again. Totally broke down now with a fully charged battery. I think it is a faulty wiring in the battery harness not communicating with the hybrid battery to start as I have read about this problem on the internet with recalls for other ford hybrid vehicles that tell the same story. Please issue me a recall for this vehicle; without it, the vehicle is a total loss to me as others get recalls for this very frustrating problem that is no fault of my own.
The worst 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâs floor mat to avoid...
- The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in...
- When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine
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Is the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid, fewer than a typical Tribute Hybrid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
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