Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda tribute. Since march of 2009, the transmission began to hesitate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced at the cost of $3,000. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 8/28/09 *cn updated 09/03/09.
2004 Mazda Tribute: complete transmission failure
5 of the 157 complaints about the 2004 Mazda Tribute describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Complete transmission failure on 2004 mazda tribute while stopped in traffic! Very high RPM's without pushing on gas pedal. Mileage is under 55,000.
Transmission failed at 70,700 indicated by a flashing o/d light. Had to be replaced at my expense. Replacement is not working properly.
Transmission failure at 55,000 miles.
Complete transmission failure on my 2004 mazda tribute with under 52,000 miles.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red....
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission...
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing ATF. Using the wrong ATF may
- Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. using the wrong atf may
- Mercon atf is being replaced by mercon v as a service fluid
- Automatic transaxle (a/t) indicator lamp on (diagnostic trouble code P1783 and/or P0733) or cold climate...
- Programmable module installation
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Mazda Tribute transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2004 Mazda Tribute?
5 of 157 owner complaints about the 2004 Mazda Tribute (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Mazda Tribute?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Mazda Tribute
Airbag light 8Stalling 8No deployment 7Sudden acceleration 6Knocking 5
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