The 2008 Mazda Tribute has 404 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failure: includes slipping, sudden engagement of neutral while driving, hard shifting, and complete failure. rebuilt transmissions are commonly mentioned. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Mazda Tribute vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Tribute model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2007) to 404 (2008). With 404 complaints, the 2008 Tribute sits abovethe model's median of 182.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 15V677000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufa…
suspension:front:wheel bearing
Campaign 15E045000The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tr…
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 14V282000Mazda 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 no…
hybrid propulsion system
Campaign 14V552000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the…
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific vehicle's age, maintenance history, and powertrain. The Tribute is generally acknowledged as a practical, value-oriented compact SUV, praised by some long-term owners for its…
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Used Tribute listings typically run $3,999–$5,995 across 2001 to 2011 model years.
Compare every Tribute year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.