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#BS-2009-MAZTRI-51BA

2009 Mazda Tribute

Based on reports from 46 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
46
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
133
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 46 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

drops to a rough idle while driving

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

ac not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission shifting issues

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

19 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
5
30–60K
6
60–90K
8
90–120K
2
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 85K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (19 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering19 (41%)
Fuel System4 (9%)
Drivetrain3 (7%)
Engine3 (7%)
Electrical3 (7%)
Structure:body2 (4%)
Brakes2 (4%)
Speed Control2 (4%)

2009 Mazda Tribute: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Tribute, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Tribute, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Tribute, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Tribute, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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09
4
10
4
12
4
14
4
16
2
17
8
18
8
19
2
20
1
21
6
22
1
23
1
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Mazda Tribute. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

14V282000Jul 2014

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mazda 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 not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.

15E045000May 2015

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

The 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 Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mazda Tribute is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2009 Mazda Tribute vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

46

Class avg

220

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 46 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mazda Tribute Model Years

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2009 Mazda Tribute: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mazda Tribute?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Mazda Tribute is related to the steering, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Mazda Tribute reliable?
The 2009 Mazda Tribute has 46 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Mazda Tribute problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Mazda Tribute have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Mazda Tribute has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Tribute problems start?
Based on 38 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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