2008 Mazda Tribute electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Mazda Tribute — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 5, 2025
“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…”
filed Oct 5, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s…
09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2024Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2023In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
09-024-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2022This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost…
01-006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 22, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 Tribute | 3 | 9% |
| 2006 Tribute | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 Tribute | 19 | 5% |
| 2004 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Tribute | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 Tribute | 41 | 11% |
| 2001 Tribute | 81 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.