2009 Mazda Tribute Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Mazda Tribute, and owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Mazda Tribute
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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…
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…
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Mazda Tribute have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,996 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Lost of power steering hard to steer the steering wheel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2024 · Steering
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2023 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Mazda Tribute (Tribute 4WD, Tribute FWD, Tribute Hybrid 2WD, Tribute Hybrid 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–34 / 24–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 6-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mazda Tribute model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Tribute model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mazda Tribute | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 Mazda Tribute | 13 | 563 |
| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 7 | 384 |
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 6 | 199 |
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 5 | 157 |
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 3 | 377 |
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2 | 130 |
| 2007 Mazda Tribute | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Mazda Tribute | 4 | 202 |
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 1 | 35 |
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | 2 | 39 |
| 2011 Mazda Tribute | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2009 Mazda Tribute
How do I know if my 2009 Mazda Tribute has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Mazda Tribute; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V282000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.