2008 Mazda Tribute service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Mazda Tribute — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My brakes went out with no warning, or light on dashboard. I had the master cylinder changed and all brakes bled. The brakes went out 2months later,so changed the master cylinder again. 1 month after the brakes went out again. So I called Mazda service department and the gentleman told me to try…”
filed May 11, 2025
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 Tribute | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 Tribute | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 Tribute | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Tribute | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Tribute | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 Tribute | 8 | 1% |
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.