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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2014-05-29 · campaign 2014-197
On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.
Owner complaints (35)
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mazda Tribute (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 157).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 19 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Mazda Tribute.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Mazda Tribute 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Mazda Tribute version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tribute 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tribute 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tribute FWD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Tribute FWD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Tribute FWD 3.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 34 | 31 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 27 | 28 | $2,400 |
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