2009 Mazda Tribute steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 19 complaints for the 2009 Mazda Tribute, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 13% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The powering steering went out completely. There were several instances of this happening; and we parked the vehicle in february because the steering wheel vibrates, clunks and goes out. This is not a safe condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda tribute. While the vehicle was stationary, the power steering failed. Paul miller mazda in lexington, kentucky was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.