2008 Mazda Tribute electrical system problems
16 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2008 Mazda Tribute, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle engine stopped running at highway speed. Dangerous total shut-off of engine while driving. Could not re-start vehicle. Starter would turn engine but engine would not start. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop. Shop retrieved code p1260 "anti-theft system signal detected - engine disabled". Most tow vehicle to mazda dealer for service.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Mazda Tribute
- Steering 94 complaints
- Cruise control 53 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints