2009 Mazda Tribute steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Mazda Tribute — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while parking, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The service warning light illuminated. The contact then heard a beeping sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of…”
filed Jan 9, 2023
“I pulled out of my driveway and my pporr steering did not work..parked vehicle. When I called the dealership I was told about recall on software for power steering control module (PSCM) but was told Mazda would not cover this that it was done in 2014 . I bought the vehicle used in 2019 ...never…”
filed Mar 9, 2022
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% |
| 2008 Tribute | 94 | 47% |
| 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 2009 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.