Lost of power steering hard to steer the steering wheel
The worst 2009 Mazda Tribute problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering19
- Fuel system4
- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Body2
- Driver assistance1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Mazda Tribute
Recalls 1
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
Recall number 14V282000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Mazda Tribute 137
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red....
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
2009 Mazda Tribute fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 34 | 31 | 32 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 29 | 27 | 28 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20-22 | 28 | 23-24 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
What 2009 Mazda Tribute owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while parking, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The service warning light illuminated. The contact then heard a beeping sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
AutoZone said that the part is called steering angle sensor and is locking up my car I am not able to press the gas as it only accelerates the engine and nothing else and the steering wheel lock I usually have my car turn on in the middle of traffic the part number they gave me is SU14859
I pulled out of my driveway and my pporr steering did not work..parked vehicle. When I called the dealership I was told about recall on software for power steering control module (PSCM) but was told Mazda would not cover this that it was done in 2014 . I bought the vehicle used in 2019 ...never knew til now that it had a recall on it. What am I to do?
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact used excessive force to drive the vehicle back to his residence. The next day, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where he was informed that he could not service the vehicle for a month; however, after cancellation, the mechanic was able to repair the vehicle. Prior to the repair, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering). The contact made several attempts to reach the manufacturer however, the attempts were unsuccessful. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
Mazda purchase date June 17, 2021 Mazda S-Plan Pin: S013221306 [XXX] quoted price by [XXX] for a recall part on backorder that can not be received with proof by text was $2530.00 [XXX]: Mazda Agent who provided S-plan Forced Financing and Shot-gun my credit I am [XXX] 21 years old my father bought me the Mazda cash for college from Bellas in Port Lavaca Texas Bellas lied about repairing the recall and closed it out. Its been 2 weeks and I still have no vehicle. My job fired me, my bills are due, I'm an independent 21 year old and without a car I have not been able to make money and walking in the cold bas made me sick now with a sever cold. I just need my car and they cannot fix the recall the lady [XXX] wanted to charge me 2530.00 for what exactly and this was not my fault. Everything worked on my car perfect until the steering sensor went out. Please help. I am also contacting the FTC and USA.gov to report illegal fees and consumer protection. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to exit the highway and noticed that the steering wheel was becoming more difficult to turn. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,141.
Power steering does not work. Started up my car and I am unable to turn the wheels at low speed. Electrical power steering unit. No check engine light on. Unsafe to drive, attempted to call mazda service line, says recall service for exact issue stated was completed in 2014 for recall # 7614e 'closed'. I did not own the vehicle at this time. Attempted to call dealer who performed service for answers. Dealer #42175, no answers or information given.
I just lost my steering no electric power to steer I was driving down my block and then no steering was able to get my car back to my house. Its sunday so I will call mazda in the morning I understand there was a call back for this problem so I will check this out with mazdz.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda tribute. Upon purchasing the vehicle used from scott evans nissan (725 bankhead hwy, carrollton, ga 30117, 770‑832‑8222), the power assist failed without warning. When the vehicle was restarted, the power assist began to work again. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the power assist failed intermittently without warning. When the contact first experienced the failure, he contacted beyer mazda (4015 valley pike suite b, winchester, va 22602, 540‑931‑9520) and was informed that the vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v282000 (steering); however, the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. The dealer offered no further assistance. The contact called flow mazda of charlottesville (1289 stony point rd, charlottesville, va 22911, 434‑296‑4147) to verify the information and received the same information that he was given from the previous dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,767.
Compare the 2009 Mazda Tribute
Other model years
Questions about the 2009 Mazda Tribute
Is the 2009 Mazda Tribute reliable?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2009 Mazda Tribute, fewer than a typical Tribute model year.
What is the 2009 Mazda Tribute year score?
The 2009 Mazda Tribute scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mazda Tribute: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mazda Tribute?
Steering, with 19 complaints, typically around 109,000 miles. Next is fuel system (4).
How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda Tribute have?
1 recall, covering steering.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mazda Tribute steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V282000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda Tribute have bad steering?
The Mazda Tribute model years with the most steering complaints are 2008 (94 complaints), 2001 (35 complaints) and 2009 (19 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Mazda Tribute get?
Official estimates for the 2009 Mazda Tribute range from 20 to 32 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 34 city and 31 highway.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2009 Mazda Tribute?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history