2008 Mazda Tribute steering problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Mazda Tribute — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and inoperable, with the maintenance warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer was not contacted…”
filed Mar 19, 2026
“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.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect…Campaign 14V282000 · May 29, 2014
Steering problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 11 | 28% |
| 2009 Tribute | 19 | 54% |
| 2006 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Tribute | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Tribute | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 Tribute | 15 | 4% |
| 2001 Tribute | 35 | 6% |
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.