2008 Mazda Tribute electrical problems

Filed Apr 5, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · TN

Unknown, Electric steering no longer works, ABS light, traction control light engine light air bag light and tool light are on the, brakes will be faulty at times mainly when ABS and traction control light turn on. There is Google fact that 2008 Mazda had recall for EPS, also faulty air bag and more the vehicle recalls need to be fixed desperately it's going to cause safety problems while driving if not took care of.

Filed Oct 5, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · MO

I have to put the key in the ignition a certain way and press on it to get the car to start and was told it is a pin that gets stuck in the steering column and it won't let the vehicle start and they said it is a Steering column lock module and there should be a recall on it. This is a big problem my fiance' has cancer and needs to be at her appointments when she has them not when the vehicle decides to let me get her there. It won't start all the time.

Filed Feb 9, 2021 · Electrical · 275,000 miles · NC

Steering wheel randomly locks while driving and sometimes in the middle of a turn. Dealership says that recall is closed.

Filed May 22, 2018 · Electrical · 146,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. In order to start the vehicle, the key needed to be vigorously pressed and turned in the ignition. The contact called an unknown local dealer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Electrical · NC

Steering colom ignition switch. The vehicle fells to crank. The lock attaches around the steering colom in which the ignition switch goes in to. This is the 3rd replacement of factory oem parts and it continues to go bad. The vehicle is stationary when

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 135,000 miles · AL

Ignition switch not working. Transmission 2nd and 5th gear not working and control arms for all 4 wheels seem to be going bad

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply excessive force to the accelerator pedal in order to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle stalled while driving 55 MPH and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver when making turns. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v282000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 100,090 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,090.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while attempting to start, the vehicle failed to start. The contact indicated that in order to start the vehicle pressure was applied to the key when turning the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch housing would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 83,000 miles · WI

The electronic power steering unit in mt tribute is shot! It started going out randomly and would come back on after turning the car off and turning it back on. Over the weekend it went out on us while driving 70mph down the highway! It was a very scary situation that could've went bad. This is a known defect through mazda and should be recalled! It is the same unit that was in the mazda 3 and 5; which was recalled. This needs to be done asap!