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2009 Mazda Tribute steering problems

19 complaints (54% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 109,000.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
54%
typical mileage
109,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Mazda Tribute steering problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Mazda Tribute steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 5

Related recalls

Steering: electric power assist systemReported May 29, 2014 · 33,000 vehicles affected
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

What 2009 Mazda Tribute owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 22, 2024 · Steering · TX

Lost of power steering hard to steer the steering wheel

Filed Jan 9, 2023 · Steering · AZ

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · Steering · TX

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?

Filed Jan 31, 2022 · Steering · 99,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2022 · Driver assistance, Steering · TX

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).

Filed Aug 27, 2021 · Steering · 114,141 miles · FL

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.

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 10,100 miles · NV

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.

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 2 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Steering · 82,767 miles · VA

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.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Steering · 167,000 miles · TX

Power steering is not working, it has gone out at 167,000 miles

Questions about the 2009 Mazda Tribute steering

Does the 2009 Mazda Tribute have steering problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Mazda Tribute, 54% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2009 Mazda Tribute steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 109,000 miles.

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).

Other 2009 Mazda Tribute problems

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