Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-05-003-11 | 05/16/2011 | 10039105 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| SB-05-003-11 | 05/16/2011 | 10039105 | Mazda: the engine is stalling when stopping or engaging into drive or reverse. it may be intermittent and usually occurs on long drives. it may be caused by internal wear of the torque converter. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| 05-006-08 | 05/08/2008 | 10025755 | Mazda: cd4e automatic transmission - fluid leak from transmission cooler. service bulletin do not apply to tribute hybrids. *pe | 09/04/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-01-039-09 | 09/09/2009 | 10032549 | Mazda: intermittent red triangle/stop safely now message on/wrench light on/p1a0c set. some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent red triangle on and stop safely now message displayed on the message center accompanied by a sudden rpm loss/ | 04/12/2010 | |
| 01-011/08 | 03/07/2008 | 10024587 | Hybrid - no crank/no tcm communication/theft light on/multiple dtcs. *nj | 04/25/2008 | |
| 01-007/08 | 02/13/2008 | 10024305 | Hybrid - intermittent red triangle/ [stop safely now] message on / wrench light on / p1a0c set. *nj | 04/03/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/28/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Took the vehicle to the local firestone store for service to have the transmission fluid changed and flushed and they told me that the transmission cooler was leaking and this was a common problem with the 2008 mazda tribute and ford escort and the only way to fix it was to replace the entire radiator because they were built into the same part. they told me $550 min. to replace. i then did some online research and went to the local mazda dealer. they said it was a common problem and that mazda had a program to fix this but the date was up and that there was nothing to do but pay to fix it. the mazda dealer said $1100 to fix it. i went nuts and told them this was a rip-off. they said they would call mazda to see if they would do anything to help with the cost since this was a known problem and there was a program to fix it for customers. they call back last thursday to tell me that mazda was not interested in helping in anyway and rejected the request. i told them this would make the decision for me on buying a fourth mazda. i'm a repeat customer and they didn't even ask that information prior to making a decision. the is a bad problem with these vehicles and mazda needs to step up and fix it!!! *tr | |||
| 07/28/2012 | 72000 | ||
| Took the vehicle to the local firestone store for service to have the transmission fluid changed and flushed and they told me that the transmission cooler was leaking and this was a common problem with the 2008 mazda tribute and ford escort and the only way to fix it was to replace the entire raditior because they were built into the same part. they told me $550 min. to replace. i then did some online research and went to the local mazda dealer. they said it was a common problem and that mazda had a program to fix this but the date was up and that there was nothing to do but pay to fix it. the mazda dealer said $1100 to fix it. i went nuts and told them this was a rip-off. they said they would call mazda to see if they would do anything to help with the cost since this was a known problem and there was a program to fix it for customers. they call back last thursday to tell me that mazda was not interested in helping in anyway and rejected the request. i told them this would make the decision for me on buying a fourth mazda. i'm a repeat customer and they didn't even ask that information prior to making a decision. the is a bad problem with these vehicles and mazda needs to step up and fix it!!! | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Automatic transmission oil leaking from transmission cooler. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 21590 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would jerk abnormally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that transmission coolant was leaking and causing the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 21,590. | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 21590 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. while driving at any speed the vehicle would jerk. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the transmission coolant was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 21,590. sm. | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 35982 | 1 | |
| My 2008 mazda tribute awd 4i gas pedal sticks in cold weather and sometimes in warm weather (exact problem compared to 2005 model year complaints). it happens usually when i get into the car on a cold morning and have not properly warmed the car up. a few times it has happened on the highway after i have fully taken my foot off the gas (say to brake) and then return my foot to the gas pedal. the pedal will refuse to push down even with my full body weight (240lb man) on the pedal. i find i have to jiggle my foot and step on the pedal multiple times to get it to go down. a few times i had to pull over and play with it. every time i get it to the dealer, the problem goes away and they say there is nothing they can do for me. my main concern is that all the complaints from the 2005 mazda tribute are exactly the same as what i am experiencing and i am worried. *tr | |||
| 08/29/2009 | 42300 | 1 | |
| Leaking transmission cooler at 42,300 miles. leaking fluid is being picked up by the cooling fan and air moving through the engine compartment and being spread through the engine compartment and thus a fire hazard. also, if the leak had not been caught the transmission would have run dry and locked up potentially causing a wreck. *tr | |||
| 09/07/2008 | 17000 | 1 | |
| We are having transmission cooler problems. our 2008 tribute has a major leak...or shall i say pour. the item is recalled. we live 1100 km away from dealership.....so we could potentially ruin the transmission if we drive that far...and we do not have 4000.00 to get it towed. so here we are with a 2008 mazda tribute that we can not drive because of a tranny leak. what to do. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I took my 2008 tribute (purchased in july 2007) for service when at the 50, 300 miles. i reported to the service department that my vehicle does a mild or hard jerk when coming from a complete stop. it was discovered that i had a small hole in the condenser causing the vehicle to lose transmission oil. i do a lot of highway driving thus the high mileage so they surmised that maybe a rock hit it. i thought this was outrageous because this vehicle was suppose to be durable since it is a suv. my driving is not in rough terrain just smooth highways. the service department pointed out to me that the style has these exposed or open areas in the front lower part of the suv so because they saw a tiny rock embedded in the grill of the radiator that possibly this is what happened to the condenser. i felt if i have exposed or open areas then the parts exposed should be strong/durable enough to take a rock hit. i have no front in damage and i have never been in an accident. a transmission oil leak was the farthest thing in my mind, which by the way will cost me $580 to fix. since this discovery was on 12/15/09, ten days from xmas, i did not have it fixed. my fear is that there are substandard parts that were put on my vehicle because i feel that the parts should be durable enough this is an 2008 vehicle i bought brand new so it is not an earlier model and this did not happened from a lot of wear and tear. please look into this model for substandard parts. i just knew that i would have this vehicle for a few more years before any major work was done. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2009 | 45995 | 1 | |
| Transmission cooler line leak. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Auto transmission cooler leaking fluid fire hazard. *tr | |||
| 05/22/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Transmission slipping and lurching forward when it engaged at around 20mph with no warning. checked fluid and almost none left. 14 months old and 48,500 miles. dealer states that the transmission/ac cooler needs replacement and that it is not part of the 50,000 mile powertrain warranty. $900. plus to fix.this is a definite safety issue with the lurching and if it is a piece that is needed by the transmission to work properly, it should be covered under the powertrain warranty. safety bulletin already released on the escapes and hybrids. a recall needs to be done. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 28000 | 1 | |
| Major transmission leak, it kept leaking everywhere even at the dealership it was leaking, but for some reason the car drove normal, they need to recall this fast, major problems with this car 28,000 miles and the brakes are making grumbling noises when its left to cool for like 19 minutes, plus one of the speakers sound distorted. transmission leaked and now my prefect garage and read tranny fluid everywhere!!! mazda and ford please stop making cars. *tr | |||