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Unknown, Electric steering no longer works, ABS light, traction control light engine light air bag light and tool light are on the, brakes will be faulty at times mainly when ABS and traction control light turn on. There is Google fact that 2008 Mazda had recall for EPS, also faulty air bag and more the vehicle recalls need to be fixed desperately it's going to cause safety problems while driving if not took care of.
Unknown, Electric steering no longer works, ABS light, traction control light engine light air bag light and tool light are on the, brakes will be faulty at times mainly when ABS and traction control light turn on. There is Google fact that 2008 Mazda had recall for EPS, also faulty air bag and more the vehicle recalls need to be fixed desperately it's going to cause safety problems while driving if not took care of.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure recurred while making a turn. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and making a turn and had become a persistent failure after turning off and restarting the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a fee for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure recurred while making a turn. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and making a turn and had become a persistent failure after turning off and restarting the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a fee for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The steering is very tight, and sometimes the wheel gets stripped out of your hands, vehicle has been brought to the dealer for a diagnosis
The steering is very tight, and sometimes the wheel gets stripped out of your hands, vehicle has been brought to the dealer for a diagnosis
The contact's son owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while her son was driving and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's son was able to veer to the side of the road by using physical force to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering), and any additional repair was at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact's son owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while her son was driving and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's son was able to veer to the side of the road by using physical force to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering), and any additional repair was at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking uncontrollably. There was a lot of tension in the steering wheel. While driving approximately 45 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel jerked but went in the other direction. While driving at high speeds, the tires were riding roughly. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to the brake pads. The contact called the local dealer who informed her about an unknown steering wheel component replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering) but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking uncontrollably. There was a lot of tension in the steering wheel. While driving approximately 45 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel jerked but went in the other direction. While driving at high speeds, the tires were riding roughly. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to the brake pads. The contact called the local dealer who informed her about an unknown steering wheel component replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering) but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Power steering failed all of a sudden without warning. Lost almost all control of steering. PSCM
Power steering failed all of a sudden without warning. Lost almost all control of steering. PSCM
I have to put the key in the ignition a certain way and press on it to get the car to start and was told it is a pin that gets stuck in the steering column and it won't let the vehicle start and they said it is a Steering column lock module and there should be a recall on it. This is a big problem my fiance' has cancer and needs to be at her appointments when she has them not when the vehicle decides to let me get her there. It won't start all the time.
I have to put the key in the ignition a certain way and press on it to get the car to start and was told it is a pin that gets stuck in the steering column and it won't let the vehicle start and they said it is a Steering column lock module and there should be a recall on it. This is a big problem my fiance' has cancer and needs to be at her appointments when she has them not when the vehicle decides to let me get her there. It won't start all the time.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 218,100.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 218,100.
Driving my car pulling out of driveway when power steering cut out and steering became very difficult Had car brought to mechanic and he found there was a recall on steering torque sensor. Mazda said that was replaced on 8/10/2016 but the part they replaced it with failed just like the original recalled part did. They refused to fix it again saying they completed the recall on this car. Wouldn’t even have a next level supervisor call me to talk about fixing the safety issue
Driving my car pulling out of driveway when power steering cut out and steering became very difficult Had car brought to mechanic and he found there was a recall on steering torque sensor. Mazda said that was replaced on 8/10/2016 but the part they replaced it with failed just like the original recalled part did. They refused to fix it again saying they completed the recall on this car. Wouldn’t even have a next level supervisor call me to talk about fixing the safety issue
It just hard and cant really drive it
It just hard and cant really drive it
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the power steering failed which caused the steering wheel to shake. The vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the steering shaft torque sensor malfunctioned, there was an open or short in the power steering control module, and an internal failure with the torque sensor. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was a recall repair for the electronic power steering performed in 2014, and that was a one-time recall repair. The failure mileage was 167,968.
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the power steering failed which caused the steering wheel to shake. The vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the steering shaft torque sensor malfunctioned, there was an open or short in the power steering control module, and an internal failure with the torque sensor. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was a recall repair for the electronic power steering performed in 2014, and that was a one-time recall repair. The failure mileage was 167,968.
POWER STEERING BECAME UNUSEABLE COULD NOT CONTROL AUTO WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET HAD IT TOWED TO TWO SERVICE CENTER COULD NOT FIX. ; MAVIS TIRE & REPAIR, LACKAWANNA, NY AND LUKES ENTERPRISE SOUTHWESTERN BLVD ORCHARD PARK,NY
POWER STEERING BECAME UNUSEABLE COULD NOT CONTROL AUTO WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET HAD IT TOWED TO TWO SERVICE CENTER COULD NOT FIX. ; MAVIS TIRE & REPAIR, LACKAWANNA, NY AND LUKES ENTERPRISE SOUTHWESTERN BLVD ORCHARD PARK,NY
MY WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BACK AND FORTH WHILE IN PARK AND I STARTED AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE. THEN TURNED CAR OFF WENT IN THE STORE AND CAME OUT AND IT DIDN'T WANNA WORK. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WORKED FINE. ON THE WAY HOME COMING AROUND A SHARP CURVE IT DECIDED TO GO OUT AND THE WHEEL TIGHTENED AT 45. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES AND TRY MY HARDEST TO KEEP FROM GOING OFF THE ROAD. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT'S A RECALL TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. WELL IN 2014 A MONTH AFTER THE RECALL WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR AIR FILTERS AND THEY HAPPENED TO "FIX" THE SOLUTION WHILE THERE WITHOUT NOTIFYING US. THEY NEVER FIXED IT BECAUSE THERE WAS NEVER AN ISSUE UNTIL NOW. AND THEY WONT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT IT WAS ALREADY REPAIRED. IN FACT IT WASN'T. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I PRAY THAT MAZDA CONTACTS DEALERSHIPS AND HAS THEM ACTUALLY REPLACE THE COLUMN AS NEEDED AND NOT JUST CLEAR CODES. IT DOES NOTHING BUT RESET IT FOR IT TO HAPPEN AT A LATER DATE. I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD!
MY WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BACK AND FORTH WHILE IN PARK AND I STARTED AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE. THEN TURNED CAR OFF WENT IN THE STORE AND CAME OUT AND IT DIDN'T WANNA WORK. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WORKED FINE. ON THE WAY HOME COMING AROUND A SHARP CURVE IT DECIDED TO GO OUT AND THE WHEEL TIGHTENED AT 45. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES AND TRY MY HARDEST TO KEEP FROM GOING OFF THE ROAD. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT'S A RECALL TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. WELL IN 2014 A MONTH AFTER THE RECALL WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR AIR FILTERS AND THEY HAPPENED TO "FIX" THE SOLUTION WHILE THERE WITHOUT NOTIFYING US. THEY NEVER FIXED IT BECAUSE THERE WAS NEVER AN ISSUE UNTIL NOW. AND THEY WONT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT IT WAS ALREADY REPAIRED. IN FACT IT WASN'T. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I PRAY THAT MAZDA CONTACTS DEALERSHIPS AND HAS THEM ACTUALLY REPLACE THE COLUMN AS NEEDED AND NOT JUST CLEAR CODES. IT DOES NOTHING BUT RESET IT FOR IT TO HAPPEN AT A LATER DATE. I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD!
POWE STEERING HAS WENT OUT & I CAN HARDLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER I STOPPED IT & TRIED TO GO AGAIN
POWE STEERING HAS WENT OUT & I CAN HARDLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER I STOPPED IT & TRIED TO GO AGAIN
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO THE STORE AS I TURNED A CORNER A BEEP WENT OFF I LOOKED ON MY DASHBOARD AND SAW THE WRENCH LIGHT ON A FEW MINUTES LATER THE BEEP WENT OFF AGAIN I FELT A TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING I DROVE APPROX 4 MORE MILES TO THE PARKING LOT REVIEWED BOOK NOTICED IT SAID IT WAS A POWER TRAIN ISSUE. I WENT IN STORE GOT MY GROCERIES CAME OUT UPON STARTING CAR IT SEEMED AS IF IT DID NOT WANT TO STEER AT ALL. AFTER A FEW DAYS LEAVING IT THERE WE GOT IT TO THE SHOP THEY SAID ITS A DEALER ISSUE WE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM CALLED DEALER THEY STATE THE EPAS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2016 WHEN WE TOOK IT IN FOR AN IGNITION KEY PROBLEM THAT WE PAID CLOSE TO 500 FOR I DID FIND THE RECEIPT AND YES IT WAS REPLACED THEN HOWEVER WE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH WE TOOK IT IN FOR. THE DEALER STATES THEY CANT REPLACE AGAIN FOR FREE THEY WILL EXAMINE CAR FOR 130.00 IF WE CAN GET IT TO THEM 38 MILES AWAY. THIS IS THE DEALER WE PURCHASED IT FROM BRAND NEW IT EVEN HAD TO HAVE A REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT OUR COST WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY ABOUT 7 YEARS OLD. WE MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE AND I WONDER IF THIS REPLACED EPAS. ALTHOUGH THE RECEIPTS DOESNT ACTUALLY SAY REPLACED NOW THAT I READ IT IT SAYS IT WAS UPDATED TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION AND CODES WERE CLEARED ACCORDING TO RECALL 7614E. NOW I AM HEARING IT MAY BE 1500 TO 2000 TO REPAIR ??????? BAD TIMING FOR ME TO NEED ANOTHER CAR. THIS CAR HAS HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS I WONDER NOW AFTER RESEARCH IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS A RECALL AS WELL
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO THE STORE AS I TURNED A CORNER A BEEP WENT OFF I LOOKED ON MY DASHBOARD AND SAW THE WRENCH LIGHT ON A FEW MINUTES LATER THE BEEP WENT OFF AGAIN I FELT A TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING I DROVE APPROX 4 MORE MILES TO THE PARKING LOT REVIEWED BOOK NOTICED IT SAID IT WAS A POWER TRAIN ISSUE. I WENT IN STORE GOT MY GROCERIES CAME OUT UPON STARTING CAR IT SEEMED AS IF IT DID NOT WANT TO STEER AT ALL. AFTER A FEW DAYS LEAVING IT THERE WE GOT IT TO THE SHOP THEY SAID ITS A DEALER ISSUE WE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM CALLED DEALER THEY STATE THE EPAS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN 2016 WHEN WE TOOK IT IN FOR AN IGNITION KEY PROBLEM THAT WE PAID CLOSE TO 500 FOR I DID FIND THE RECEIPT AND YES IT WAS REPLACED THEN HOWEVER WE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH WE TOOK IT IN FOR. THE DEALER STATES THEY CANT REPLACE AGAIN FOR FREE THEY WILL EXAMINE CAR FOR 130.00 IF WE CAN GET IT TO THEM 38 MILES AWAY. THIS IS THE DEALER WE PURCHASED IT FROM BRAND NEW IT EVEN HAD TO HAVE A REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT OUR COST WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY ABOUT 7 YEARS OLD. WE MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE AND I WONDER IF THIS REPLACED EPAS. ALTHOUGH THE RECEIPTS DOESNT ACTUALLY SAY REPLACED NOW THAT I READ IT IT SAYS IT WAS UPDATED TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION AND CODES WERE CLEARED ACCORDING TO RECALL 7614E. NOW I AM HEARING IT MAY BE 1500 TO 2000 TO REPAIR ??????? BAD TIMING FOR ME TO NEED ANOTHER CAR. THIS CAR HAS HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS I WONDER NOW AFTER RESEARCH IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS A RECALL AS WELL
ISSUE #1 - LEFT FRONT CALIPER LOCKS UP PREVENTING VEHICLE TO MOVE. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAS LOCKED UP AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND COMING TO EITHER A COMPLETE OR SUDDEN STOP AFTER HARD BRAKING. THE ISSUE MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE PADS TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. I'VE REPLACED THE CALIPER 3 TIMES AND HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH EACH NEW CALIPER. THE UNDERLYING CAUSE FOR THE BRAKE LOCK UP HAS BEEN A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL UNIT AND SENSORS. TEMPORARY REMEDY HAS BEEN TO REMOVE THE 50AMP ABS FUSE FOR 24 HOURS AND REPLACE. SYSTEM WORKS LIKE IT IS DESIGNED TO DO AFTERWARDS. ISSUE #2 - POWER ASSISTED STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD SHOWN SYSTEMS OF A VIBRATING AND TWITCHING STEERING WHEEL WHILE AT IDLE IN PARK AND WHILE IN GEAR WHILE SITTING AT A STOP. AFTER 2 DAYS OF THE MOVING STEERING WHEEL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED 5 HOURS LATER WITH NO MORE JUMPING STEERING WHEEL BUT NOW WITH NO POWER ASSISTED STEERING AT ALL. MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE UNDER NO TO VERY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE NO POWER ASSISTED STEERING AS THERE IS NO CONSISTENT RESOURCE ON WHAT TO DO FOR THOSE VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN THROUGH THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
ISSUE #1 - LEFT FRONT CALIPER LOCKS UP PREVENTING VEHICLE TO MOVE. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAS LOCKED UP AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND COMING TO EITHER A COMPLETE OR SUDDEN STOP AFTER HARD BRAKING. THE ISSUE MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE PADS TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. I'VE REPLACED THE CALIPER 3 TIMES AND HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH EACH NEW CALIPER. THE UNDERLYING CAUSE FOR THE BRAKE LOCK UP HAS BEEN A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL UNIT AND SENSORS. TEMPORARY REMEDY HAS BEEN TO REMOVE THE 50AMP ABS FUSE FOR 24 HOURS AND REPLACE. SYSTEM WORKS LIKE IT IS DESIGNED TO DO AFTERWARDS. ISSUE #2 - POWER ASSISTED STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD SHOWN SYSTEMS OF A VIBRATING AND TWITCHING STEERING WHEEL WHILE AT IDLE IN PARK AND WHILE IN GEAR WHILE SITTING AT A STOP. AFTER 2 DAYS OF THE MOVING STEERING WHEEL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED 5 HOURS LATER WITH NO MORE JUMPING STEERING WHEEL BUT NOW WITH NO POWER ASSISTED STEERING AT ALL. MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE UNDER NO TO VERY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE NO POWER ASSISTED STEERING AS THERE IS NO CONSISTENT RESOURCE ON WHAT TO DO FOR THOSE VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN THROUGH THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT VEHICLE START-UP, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED, WITH THE SERVICE INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID TO THE RESERVOIR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT VEHICLE START-UP, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED, WITH THE SERVICE INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID TO THE RESERVOIR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE STEERING CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE DRIVER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR KIT, UPPER STEERING COLUMN BOT, AND STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NELSON MAZDA COOL SPRINGS LOCATED AT 7104 S. SPRINGS DR, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER WAS THEN REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) AND THAT A SECOND REPAIR WOULD NOT BE OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE STEERING CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE DRIVER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR KIT, UPPER STEERING COLUMN BOT, AND STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NELSON MAZDA COOL SPRINGS LOCATED AT 7104 S. SPRINGS DR, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER WAS THEN REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) AND THAT A SECOND REPAIR WOULD NOT BE OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START UP, THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START UP, THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STATED IN THE RECALL WAS EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT MURRAY MAZDA LOCATED AT 85 GRIFFITH RD, MUNCY, PA 17756, (570) 546-2222. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,611.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STATED IN THE RECALL WAS EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT MURRAY MAZDA LOCATED AT 85 GRIFFITH RD, MUNCY, PA 17756, (570) 546-2222. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,611.
ISSUES WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. ATTEMPTED TO EXIT GAS STATION AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. BOUGHT SUV USED, RECALL ISSUE WAS FIXED SEPTEMBER 2014. RECALL IS NOW CLOSED.
ISSUES WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. ATTEMPTED TO EXIT GAS STATION AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. BOUGHT SUV USED, RECALL ISSUE WAS FIXED SEPTEMBER 2014. RECALL IS NOW CLOSED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO NO POWER STEERING ABILITY AND THE WRENCH WARNING ICON ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO LAIRD NOLLER MAZDA TOPEKA (2946 S KANSAS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66611, (888) 312-2714) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ELECTRONIC PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT COULD NOT BE THE SAME FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO NO POWER STEERING ABILITY AND THE WRENCH WARNING ICON ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO LAIRD NOLLER MAZDA TOPEKA (2946 S KANSAS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66611, (888) 312-2714) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ELECTRONIC PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT COULD NOT BE THE SAME FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PAUL MILLER MAZDA (1029 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (800) 528-1710) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 156,745.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PAUL MILLER MAZDA (1029 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (800) 528-1710) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 156,745.
2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE RECALL FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE FAILURE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND ISSUE REORTEDLY CORRECTED BY DEALERSHIP. AT LEAST 2 INSTANCES HAVE SINCE OCCURRED IN WHICH THE STEERING ASSIST FAILED. ONE INCIDENT NEARLY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN AN INTERSECTION, THE STEERING BECAME UNMANAGEABLE, RESULTING IN A NEAR COLLISION WITH A STONE WALL. THE DEALER AND MAZDA CORPORATE WERE BOTH CONTACTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT AT THE LEAST THERE WOULD BE A $150 CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTICS. MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE AS THE RECALL HAD BEEN ADDRESSED AND CLOSED FOR MY VEHICLE.
2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE RECALL FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE FAILURE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND ISSUE REORTEDLY CORRECTED BY DEALERSHIP. AT LEAST 2 INSTANCES HAVE SINCE OCCURRED IN WHICH THE STEERING ASSIST FAILED. ONE INCIDENT NEARLY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN IN AN INTERSECTION, THE STEERING BECAME UNMANAGEABLE, RESULTING IN A NEAR COLLISION WITH A STONE WALL. THE DEALER AND MAZDA CORPORATE WERE BOTH CONTACTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT AT THE LEAST THERE WOULD BE A $150 CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTICS. MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE AS THE RECALL HAD BEEN ADDRESSED AND CLOSED FOR MY VEHICLE.
I WAS ON MY WAY TO EAT OUT WITH MY WIFE. AND WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL STARTEDAND SHAKING THEN A LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD A WRENCH LIT UP INDICATING THAT I NEEDED TO FIX SOMETHING SO AS I WENT AND PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF A QUALITY DAIRY AND WHEN I WENT TO START THE VEHICLE BACKUP I HAD NO POWER STEERING. AND SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE RAN SOME DIAGNOSTICS AND TOLD ME THAT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING WENT OUT AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT AND TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP SO I DID THAT AND THEN THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THIS PART HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED SO IF THIS IS A RECALLED PART THAT HAS TO DO WITH SAFETY THEN WHY IS IT FAILING AGAIN AND WHY AM I HAVING TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET $1,200 THIS MAKES NO SENSE IF IT'S A SAFETY RECALL BECAUSE OF THE DEFAULT IN THIS PART THEN WHY IS IT FAILING AGAIN?
I WAS ON MY WAY TO EAT OUT WITH MY WIFE. AND WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY STEERING WHEEL STARTEDAND SHAKING THEN A LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD A WRENCH LIT UP INDICATING THAT I NEEDED TO FIX SOMETHING SO AS I WENT AND PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF A QUALITY DAIRY AND WHEN I WENT TO START THE VEHICLE BACKUP I HAD NO POWER STEERING. AND SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE RAN SOME DIAGNOSTICS AND TOLD ME THAT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING WENT OUT AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT AND TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP SO I DID THAT AND THEN THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THIS PART HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED SO IF THIS IS A RECALLED PART THAT HAS TO DO WITH SAFETY THEN WHY IS IT FAILING AGAIN AND WHY AM I HAVING TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET $1,200 THIS MAKES NO SENSE IF IT'S A SAFETY RECALL BECAUSE OF THE DEFAULT IN THIS PART THEN WHY IS IT FAILING AGAIN?
STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS & VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AND IN IDLE. STEERING COLUMN / WHEEL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT JERKS & VIBRATES. ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER, MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE...IE ACCELERATING TO GET ONTO A HIGHWAY OR EVEN COMING OUT OF A SIDE STREET ONTO A MAIN ROAD. RECALL FOR ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM WAS "FIXED" BY MAZDA IN 2018, BUT I FEEL A MAJOR PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS MIX FOR DRIVING SAFELY. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT I CANNOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY OR HOLD ONTO MY WHEEL WITHOUT IT JERKING.
STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY JERKS & VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AND IN IDLE. STEERING COLUMN / WHEEL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT JERKS & VIBRATES. ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER, MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE...IE ACCELERATING TO GET ONTO A HIGHWAY OR EVEN COMING OUT OF A SIDE STREET ONTO A MAIN ROAD. RECALL FOR ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM WAS "FIXED" BY MAZDA IN 2018, BUT I FEEL A MAJOR PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS MIX FOR DRIVING SAFELY. I AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT I CANNOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY OR HOLD ONTO MY WHEEL WITHOUT IT JERKING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT. ALSO, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR RANDOMLY FLASHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY MANEUVER AND ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE PROPER DIRECTION DUE TO THE FAILURE. TASCA FORD MAZDA SEEKONK (200 FALL RIVER AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771, (800) 737-0435) INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER CLEARED THREE FAILURE CODES, BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE THE GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ISSUED 12 TSBS FOR THE STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER CLOSED THE CASE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER EXPECTED THE VEHICLE OWNER TO HAVE THE DEALER REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT. ALSO, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR RANDOMLY FLASHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY MANEUVER AND ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE PROPER DIRECTION DUE TO THE FAILURE. TASCA FORD MAZDA SEEKONK (200 FALL RIVER AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771, (800) 737-0435) INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER CLEARED THREE FAILURE CODES, BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE THE GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ISSUED 12 TSBS FOR THE STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER CLOSED THE CASE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER EXPECTED THE VEHICLE OWNER TO HAVE THE DEALER REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
POWER STEERING FAILED. HAD THE DEALER FIX THE ISSUE BASED ON THE EXISTING RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. AFTER REPLACING, STEERING PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THIS HAPPENS BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL AND IN MOTION. PROBLEM WAS TOLERABLE, BUT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. FINALLY TOOK IT BACK TO THEM AND THEY SAY THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ~$1600. THEY CANNOT DO THE WORK UNDER THE RECALL AS IT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE ONCE FOR THE CAR. ISSUE IS A DEFECT, NOT SOMETHING CAUSED BY WEAR.
POWER STEERING FAILED. HAD THE DEALER FIX THE ISSUE BASED ON THE EXISTING RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. AFTER REPLACING, STEERING PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THIS HAPPENS BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL AND IN MOTION. PROBLEM WAS TOLERABLE, BUT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. FINALLY TOOK IT BACK TO THEM AND THEY SAY THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ~$1600. THEY CANNOT DO THE WORK UNDER THE RECALL AS IT HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE ONCE FOR THE CAR. ISSUE IS A DEFECT, NOT SOMETHING CAUSED BY WEAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NELSON MAZDA TULSA (9902 S MEMORIAL DR., TULSA, OK 74133, (918) 296-7897) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PREVIOUSLY BY NELSON MAZDA TULSA PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NELSON MAZDA TULSA (9902 S MEMORIAL DR., TULSA, OK 74133, (918) 296-7897) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PREVIOUSLY BY NELSON MAZDA TULSA PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 142820000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVIS GAINESVILLE CHEVROLET (2600 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND TORQUE SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ALREADY REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 142820000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVIS GAINESVILLE CHEVROLET (2600 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST AND TORQUE SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THE RECALL WAS ALREADY REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ON DEC 29, 2017 DRIVING MY 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING AND VIBRATING UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I BECAME EXTREMELY NERVOUS AND AFRAID OF BEING STRANDED OR EVEN WORSE WRECKING. LUCKILY, I WENT STRAIGHT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WHEN HE STARTED IT UP THE STEERING WHEEL HAD COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND THE ERROR 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD EVER HAPPENED AND AFTER RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST THE CODE B2278 INDICATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL NHSTA # 14V282000 IN 2014 CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE MECHANIC CONTACTED THE LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP TO CONFIRM IF THE RECALL HAD BEEN DONE. THE RECALL WAS ON THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WHICH AFFECTS THE ABILITY TO PROPERLY DETECT THE DRIVER STEERING INPUT. THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED IN 2014 AND MAZDA WAS NOT GOING TO REPLACE THE SENSOR AGAIN. I DECIDED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH WAS ANOTHER 30 MINUTES AWAY, BUT NOW THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKING UP AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. SO AFTER THEY INSPECTED THE TRIBUTE I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED THE TORQUE SENSOR REPLACED AND IT WOULD COST ME $877 AND IF THAT DIDN'T FIX IT THEN THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PART. SO THE TORQUE SENSOR DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING EVEN MORE UNCONTROLLABLY. NOW I HAVE ANOTHER $1500 I HAVE TO PAY AND TOTALING $2400. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OVER THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, THEREFORE THIS SHOULD BE HONORED UNDER A RECALL. IN ADDITION THE PART THAT'S NEEDED IS ON BACK ORDER AND MY VEHICLE WON'T BE READY UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY.
ON DEC 29, 2017 DRIVING MY 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING AND VIBRATING UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I BECAME EXTREMELY NERVOUS AND AFRAID OF BEING STRANDED OR EVEN WORSE WRECKING. LUCKILY, I WENT STRAIGHT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WHEN HE STARTED IT UP THE STEERING WHEEL HAD COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND THE ERROR 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD EVER HAPPENED AND AFTER RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST THE CODE B2278 INDICATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL NHSTA # 14V282000 IN 2014 CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE MECHANIC CONTACTED THE LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIP TO CONFIRM IF THE RECALL HAD BEEN DONE. THE RECALL WAS ON THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR WHICH AFFECTS THE ABILITY TO PROPERLY DETECT THE DRIVER STEERING INPUT. THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED IN 2014 AND MAZDA WAS NOT GOING TO REPLACE THE SENSOR AGAIN. I DECIDED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH WAS ANOTHER 30 MINUTES AWAY, BUT NOW THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKING UP AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. SO AFTER THEY INSPECTED THE TRIBUTE I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED THE TORQUE SENSOR REPLACED AND IT WOULD COST ME $877 AND IF THAT DIDN'T FIX IT THEN THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE PART. SO THE TORQUE SENSOR DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING EVEN MORE UNCONTROLLABLY. NOW I HAVE ANOTHER $1500 I HAVE TO PAY AND TOTALING $2400. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OVER THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, THEREFORE THIS SHOULD BE HONORED UNDER A RECALL. IN ADDITION THE PART THAT'S NEEDED IS ON BACK ORDER AND MY VEHICLE WON'T BE READY UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN 2016 AS PART OF NHTSA RECALL #14V282000, BUT THE PCSM SOFTWARE WAS ONLY UPDATED. NO PARTS WERE REPLACED.THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED THE ISSUE AGAIN WAS OCTOBER 2017. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN IDLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO JERK BACK AND FORTH. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO JERK VIOLENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT AN IDLE. IT TAKES GREAT EFFORT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING 25-40 MPH ON CITY STREETS. IT ALSO JERKS MILDLY TO MODERATELY WHILE I AM DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 25MPH ON CITY STREETS-75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. IT JERKS MOST VIOLENTLY WHEN IT IS AT AN IDLE, MODERATELY AT 25-45 MPH, AND MILDLY AT 50-75 MPH. IT JERKS WHEN I AM DRIVING STRAIGHT. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, IT JERKS VIOLENTLY, BUT WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO ABOUT THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION IT WILL STOP UNLESS IT IS MOVED SLIGHTLY AND THEN IT WILL START JERKING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN 2016 AS PART OF NHTSA RECALL #14V282000, BUT THE PCSM SOFTWARE WAS ONLY UPDATED. NO PARTS WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. THE PART AT FAULT IS A FAULTY STEERING TORQUE SENSOR.
THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN 2016 AS PART OF NHTSA RECALL #14V282000, BUT THE PCSM SOFTWARE WAS ONLY UPDATED. NO PARTS WERE REPLACED.THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED THE ISSUE AGAIN WAS OCTOBER 2017. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN IDLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO JERK BACK AND FORTH. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO JERK VIOLENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT AN IDLE. IT TAKES GREAT EFFORT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING 25-40 MPH ON CITY STREETS. IT ALSO JERKS MILDLY TO MODERATELY WHILE I AM DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 25MPH ON CITY STREETS-75MPH ON THE HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY. IT JERKS MOST VIOLENTLY WHEN IT IS AT AN IDLE, MODERATELY AT 25-45 MPH, AND MILDLY AT 50-75 MPH. IT JERKS WHEN I AM DRIVING STRAIGHT. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, IT JERKS VIOLENTLY, BUT WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO ABOUT THE 2 O'CLOCK POSITION IT WILL STOP UNLESS IT IS MOVED SLIGHTLY AND THEN IT WILL START JERKING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IN 2016 AS PART OF NHTSA RECALL #14V282000, BUT THE PCSM SOFTWARE WAS ONLY UPDATED. NO PARTS WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. THE PART AT FAULT IS A FAULTY STEERING TORQUE SENSOR.
COMPLETE & SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY
COMPLETE & SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY
TURNING OFF A ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND HAD TO MAN HANDLE THE TRIBUTE INTO A PARKING SPACE. ONCE THERE I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES RESTARTED AND THE STEERING WORKED FINE. I'M CONCERNED AS TO WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.
TURNING OFF A ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND HAD TO MAN HANDLE THE TRIBUTE INTO A PARKING SPACE. ONCE THERE I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES RESTARTED AND THE STEERING WORKED FINE. I'M CONCERNED AS TO WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.
IGNITION SWITCH NOT WORKING. TRANSMISSION 2ND AND 5TH GEAR NOT WORKING AND CONTROL ARMS FOR ALL 4 WHEELS SEEM TO BE GOING BAD
IGNITION SWITCH NOT WORKING. TRANSMISSION 2ND AND 5TH GEAR NOT WORKING AND CONTROL ARMS FOR ALL 4 WHEELS SEEM TO BE GOING BAD
EVERY TIME I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT I HEAR A LOUD CLICKING NOISE.
EVERY TIME I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT I HEAR A LOUD CLICKING NOISE.
WHILE DRIVING BACK IN 2016 JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS AROUND DEC 14,2016 MY POWER STEERING IN THE TRIBUTE WENT COMPLETELY OUT!!! MAZDA TRIBUTE 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL CARD IN THE MAIL STATING THAT I SHOULD BRING THE DEFECTIVE CAR IN I DID WHICH WAS AUGUST 2016, AS OF TODAY THEY CLAIM THE DEALERSHIP CLAIM THAT MY ISSUE WAS LOOKED AT REPROGRAMMED ALL SENSORS WERE CHECKED PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE CONCERNING MY ELECTRICAL SENSOR. THE TECH ADVISOR SAID THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL SPECIFIED IN CARD LETTER, THE SIGNALING OF THE TORQUE SENSOR WAS POORLY MISFIRING TO THE ASSIST. WELL UNKNOWN TO MY KNOWLEDGE THEY DID NO SUCH THING!!! THERE IS A SERIOUS RECALL CONCERNING THIS ISSUE 'I'VE GONE BACK IN SPOKEN WITH TECH MANAGERS AND GOT CHARGED 65.00 FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR A POWER STEERING FAULTY SENSOR NOT FIRING TO THE PSCM DUE TO THE FACT CLAIMED THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM WHY HAVE MY POWER STEERING GONE COMPLETELY OUT 3-4 MONTHS LATER?? IF THEY PERFORMED THE ELECTRICAL MODULE SENSORY PROGRAMMING AT FIRST NOT FEELING THIS AT ALL VERY DISATISFIED CUSTOMER
WHILE DRIVING BACK IN 2016 JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS AROUND DEC 14,2016 MY POWER STEERING IN THE TRIBUTE WENT COMPLETELY OUT!!! MAZDA TRIBUTE 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL CARD IN THE MAIL STATING THAT I SHOULD BRING THE DEFECTIVE CAR IN I DID WHICH WAS AUGUST 2016, AS OF TODAY THEY CLAIM THE DEALERSHIP CLAIM THAT MY ISSUE WAS LOOKED AT REPROGRAMMED ALL SENSORS WERE CHECKED PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE CONCERNING MY ELECTRICAL SENSOR. THE TECH ADVISOR SAID THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL SPECIFIED IN CARD LETTER, THE SIGNALING OF THE TORQUE SENSOR WAS POORLY MISFIRING TO THE ASSIST. WELL UNKNOWN TO MY KNOWLEDGE THEY DID NO SUCH THING!!! THERE IS A SERIOUS RECALL CONCERNING THIS ISSUE 'I'VE GONE BACK IN SPOKEN WITH TECH MANAGERS AND GOT CHARGED 65.00 FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR A POWER STEERING FAULTY SENSOR NOT FIRING TO THE PSCM DUE TO THE FACT CLAIMED THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM WHY HAVE MY POWER STEERING GONE COMPLETELY OUT 3-4 MONTHS LATER?? IF THEY PERFORMED THE ELECTRICAL MODULE SENSORY PROGRAMMING AT FIRST NOT FEELING THIS AT ALL VERY DISATISFIED CUSTOMER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING TORQUE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING COLUMN EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING COLUMN EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND OF A SUDDEN I COULDN'T TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. I GOT IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS THE POWER STEERING. THEY REPLACED THE TORQGUE SENSOR. THEN MY NEXT PROBLEM WAS MY GAS PEDAL SOMETIMES JUST WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE FAST LANE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON I TURNED IT OFF. THEN I TRIED TO PUSH MY GAS PEDAL IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE SO I HAD TO HURRY UP AND PULL ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE CARS WHERE BEHIND ME. IT EVENTUALLY JUST STARTED BACK AND ANOTHER TIME IT WAS 3 AM AND I WAS DRIVING ON A BACK ROAD. I PUSHED MY GAS PEDAL BUT IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE SO I STARTED HITTING IT AS HARD AS I COULD. IT STILL WASN'T WORKING SO I PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK. I JUST KEPT ON PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL AND AFTER 15 MINS IT STARTED BACK WORKING. I TOOK MY TUCK TO ANOTHER MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND RETAINER. A MONTH LATER I STARTED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. I WAS TURNING ON TO A HIGHWAY RAMP AND IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. SINCE I WAS TURNING I WASN'T GOING THAT FAST SO I HAD TO JUST LET MY TRUCK ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY UNTIL IT STARTED BACK WORKING. I CALLED MAZADA TO SEE IF THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE GAS PEDAL. THEY SAID NO BUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING BUT IT ENDED SEPT. 2015. TODAY WAS MARCH 21,2016 I'M JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT IT, AND I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANYTHING IN THE MAIL ABOUT IT. THEY REALLY NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON THE GAS PEDAL I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I'M SO SCARED I'M GOING TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT.
I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND OF A SUDDEN I COULDN'T TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. I GOT IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS THE POWER STEERING. THEY REPLACED THE TORQGUE SENSOR. THEN MY NEXT PROBLEM WAS MY GAS PEDAL SOMETIMES JUST WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE FAST LANE WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON I TURNED IT OFF. THEN I TRIED TO PUSH MY GAS PEDAL IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE SO I HAD TO HURRY UP AND PULL ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE CARS WHERE BEHIND ME. IT EVENTUALLY JUST STARTED BACK AND ANOTHER TIME IT WAS 3 AM AND I WAS DRIVING ON A BACK ROAD. I PUSHED MY GAS PEDAL BUT IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE SO I STARTED HITTING IT AS HARD AS I COULD. IT STILL WASN'T WORKING SO I PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK. I JUST KEPT ON PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL AND AFTER 15 MINS IT STARTED BACK WORKING. I TOOK MY TUCK TO ANOTHER MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND RETAINER. A MONTH LATER I STARTED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. I WAS TURNING ON TO A HIGHWAY RAMP AND IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. SINCE I WAS TURNING I WASN'T GOING THAT FAST SO I HAD TO JUST LET MY TRUCK ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY UNTIL IT STARTED BACK WORKING. I CALLED MAZADA TO SEE IF THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE GAS PEDAL. THEY SAID NO BUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING BUT IT ENDED SEPT. 2015. TODAY WAS MARCH 21,2016 I'M JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT IT, AND I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANYTHING IN THE MAIL ABOUT IT. THEY REALLY NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON THE GAS PEDAL I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I'M SO SCARED I'M GOING TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,090.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,090.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO JERK AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO JERK AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
MY BATTERY CHARGING MALFUNCTION LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY TWO DAYS AGO. TODAY, THE POWER STEERING HAS BEGUN TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS (SO FAR) HAD THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) PERFORMED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AGO AND AM WONDERING IF THEY ARE LINKED SOMEHOW. WILL BE TAKING MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS ASAP.
MY BATTERY CHARGING MALFUNCTION LIGHT BEGAN TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY TWO DAYS AGO. TODAY, THE POWER STEERING HAS BEGUN TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS (SO FAR) HAD THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) PERFORMED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AGO AND AM WONDERING IF THEY ARE LINKED SOMEHOW. WILL BE TAKING MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS ASAP.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V374000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V374000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) AND INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN A YEAR OF THE REPAIR. THE DEALER UPDATED THE PSCM, BUT IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED IF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE WAS ALSO UPDATED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN SHOOK AND VIBRATED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING) AND INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN A YEAR OF THE REPAIR. THE DEALER UPDATED THE PSCM, BUT IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED IF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE WAS ALSO UPDATED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN SHOOK AND VIBRATED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
ON MY WAY OUT TO STORE I BACKED UP OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AS I SWITCHED GEARS AND WENT INTO DRIVE MY GAS PEDAL WAS HARD TO PUSH DOWN ON. I TRIED AGAIN THEN PEDAL WAS STICKING THEN DROPPED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOOR. I LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL CAR CONTINUED TO GO IN DRIVE, I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED ON BREAKS THEY WERE THEN ALSO HARD TO PUSH SO I PLACED CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT ON EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TR
ON MY WAY OUT TO STORE I BACKED UP OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AS I SWITCHED GEARS AND WENT INTO DRIVE MY GAS PEDAL WAS HARD TO PUSH DOWN ON. I TRIED AGAIN THEN PEDAL WAS STICKING THEN DROPPED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOOR. I LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL CAR CONTINUED TO GO IN DRIVE, I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED ON BREAKS THEY WERE THEN ALSO HARD TO PUSH SO I PLACED CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT ON EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOST OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING).THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE TORQUE SENSOR AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,764.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOST OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING).THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE TORQUE SENSOR AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,764.
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET IN LEFT LANE TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND COLLIDE WITH AN ON COMING VEHICLE. *TR
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET IN LEFT LANE TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AND COLLIDE WITH AN ON COMING VEHICLE. *TR
TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE STEERING MADE A GRINDING CLUNKING SOUND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE AROUND BLOCK. AS I TURNED INTO A SIDE STREET THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AS IF THE STEERING SHAFT WAS BINDING UP AND NOT TURNING FREELY. AFTER THAT WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL TO STEER AROUND A CORNER THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT AWAY. AS I TURNED THE WHEEL MORE THE CLUNKING SOUND CAME BACK AND FINALLY THE STEERING CAUGHT AND THE WHEELS TURNED. BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAILED STEERING SHAFT COUPLER. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED WHILE NEAR HOME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY MAZDA ON THE 2008 TRIBUTE WITH A RECALL. THE TRIBUTE ONLY HAS AROUND 66K MILES. *TR
TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY THE STEERING MADE A GRINDING CLUNKING SOUND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE AROUND BLOCK. AS I TURNED INTO A SIDE STREET THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AS IF THE STEERING SHAFT WAS BINDING UP AND NOT TURNING FREELY. AFTER THAT WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL TO STEER AROUND A CORNER THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT AWAY. AS I TURNED THE WHEEL MORE THE CLUNKING SOUND CAME BACK AND FINALLY THE STEERING CAUGHT AND THE WHEELS TURNED. BROUGHT TO DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAILED STEERING SHAFT COUPLER. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED WHILE NEAR HOME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY MAZDA ON THE 2008 TRIBUTE WITH A RECALL. THE TRIBUTE ONLY HAS AROUND 66K MILES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SEIZED MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SEIZED MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
MY 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 3.0L V6, DEVELOPED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING COLUMN UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT'S A CLUNK THAT CAN BE HEARD AND FELT AT SLOWER SPEEDS. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, IT IS YET ANOTHER 2008 TRIBUTE STEERING U-JOINT FAILURE. *TR
MY 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE, 3.0L V6, DEVELOPED A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING COLUMN UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT'S A CLUNK THAT CAN BE HEARD AND FELT AT SLOWER SPEEDS. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, IT IS YET ANOTHER 2008 TRIBUTE STEERING U-JOINT FAILURE. *TR
THE STEERING COLUMN "CLUNKED" AS I WAS TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT. AT SLOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A METALLIC CLUNK SOUND IF I TURN RIGHT OR LEFT AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
THE STEERING COLUMN "CLUNKED" AS I WAS TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT. AT SLOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A METALLIC CLUNK SOUND IF I TURN RIGHT OR LEFT AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF, THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE HAS COME AND GONE AT VARIOUS TIMES MOSTLY OCCURRING IN THE WINTER MONTHS. AT FIRST I WOULD JUST RESTART MY CAR A FEW TIMES AND MOST OF THE TIME IT WOULD COME BACK ON. A FEW TIMES IT WOULD GO OUT WHEN I WAS ON THE INTERESTED GOING 70 MPH. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME TO BE DRIVING AT SUCH SPEEDS WITHOUT POWER STEERING. RECENTLY THERE HAS BEEN NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. IT IS COMPLETELY GONE. I HAVE TALKED ABOUT ESTIMATES TO GET IT FIXED AND THE COST IS ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1200-$2000 TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE ALSO RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND JUST READ THAT FORD HAS RECALLED THEIR 2008 FORD ESCAPE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS PRETTY MUCH THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE. I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED FOR 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTES AS WELL BEFORE AND SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR. *TR
FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF, THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE HAS COME AND GONE AT VARIOUS TIMES MOSTLY OCCURRING IN THE WINTER MONTHS. AT FIRST I WOULD JUST RESTART MY CAR A FEW TIMES AND MOST OF THE TIME IT WOULD COME BACK ON. A FEW TIMES IT WOULD GO OUT WHEN I WAS ON THE INTERESTED GOING 70 MPH. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME TO BE DRIVING AT SUCH SPEEDS WITHOUT POWER STEERING. RECENTLY THERE HAS BEEN NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. IT IS COMPLETELY GONE. I HAVE TALKED ABOUT ESTIMATES TO GET IT FIXED AND THE COST IS ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1200-$2000 TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE ALSO RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND JUST READ THAT FORD HAS RECALLED THEIR 2008 FORD ESCAPE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS PRETTY MUCH THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE. I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED FOR 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTES AS WELL BEFORE AND SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR. *TR
FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW I HAVE A RANDOM TIMES WHEN STARTING THE CAR WHERE THE STEERING WOULDN'T WORK. I WOULD START THE CAR AND TRY TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING LOT OR SOMETHING AND THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN. I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND THE STEERING WOULD WORK JUST FINE. I TOOK IT TO A FEW AUTO REPAIR SHOPS AND COULD NEVER REPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY WOULD TELL ME THAT THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND SUGGEST IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH MY IGNITION KEY LOCKING THE STEERING. SO I DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT ANYMORE BECAUSE FOR A MONTH OR TWO IT STOPPED HAPPENING. THEN OUT OF NOWHERE TODAY, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AROUND 60-70 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE STEERING GOT REALLY STIFF. IT WAS REALLY SCARY BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE I DIDN'T HAVE ANY CONTROL OVER THE STEERING OF THE CAR. SO I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE STEERING WORKED LONG ENOUGH TO GET TO THE NEXT EXIT WHERE I PARKED AT A AUTO REPAIR SHOP. I'M WAITING RIGHT NOW FOR THE REPAIR SHOP TOMORROW TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WILL COST TO FIX. *TR
FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW I HAVE A RANDOM TIMES WHEN STARTING THE CAR WHERE THE STEERING WOULDN'T WORK. I WOULD START THE CAR AND TRY TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING LOT OR SOMETHING AND THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN. I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON AND THE STEERING WOULD WORK JUST FINE. I TOOK IT TO A FEW AUTO REPAIR SHOPS AND COULD NEVER REPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY WOULD TELL ME THAT THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND SUGGEST IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH MY IGNITION KEY LOCKING THE STEERING. SO I DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT ANYMORE BECAUSE FOR A MONTH OR TWO IT STOPPED HAPPENING. THEN OUT OF NOWHERE TODAY, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AROUND 60-70 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE STEERING GOT REALLY STIFF. IT WAS REALLY SCARY BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE I DIDN'T HAVE ANY CONTROL OVER THE STEERING OF THE CAR. SO I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE STEERING WORKED LONG ENOUGH TO GET TO THE NEXT EXIT WHERE I PARKED AT A AUTO REPAIR SHOP. I'M WAITING RIGHT NOW FOR THE REPAIR SHOP TOMORROW TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WILL COST TO FIX. *TR
TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED ,POSSIBLY AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. THE REPAIR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING UNIT. *TR
TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED ,POSSIBLY AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. THE REPAIR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING UNIT. *TR
THE FRONT WHEELS FELT LIKE THEY WERE LOOSE & THE TIRE COULD COME OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WENT I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS CHARGED APPROX $2100 TO REPLACE THE STEERING PROBLEM. MAZDA WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO ABOUT IT. *TR
THE FRONT WHEELS FELT LIKE THEY WERE LOOSE & THE TIRE COULD COME OFF AT ANY MOMENT. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT WENT I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS CHARGED APPROX $2100 TO REPLACE THE STEERING PROBLEM. MAZDA WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO ABOUT IT. *TR
EVERY OTHER TIME THAT I TURN MY CAR ON, THE POWER STEERING IS GONE. THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY TIGHT AND VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW SECONDS, THEN TURN IT BACK ON WHILE PULLING HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL, THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO "COME BACK." THIS IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR MANY REASONS. ONE, I'M WORRIED THAT THE POWER STEERING IS GOING TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, NOT JUST WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON AND OFF. ALSO, I FEEL LIKE IM WASTING A LOT OF MONEY ON GAS BY HAVING TO TURN MY CAR ON AND OFF MULTIPLE TIME. LASTLY, IT JUST PLAIN DIFFICULT. IT TAKES A LOT OF UPPER BODY STRENGTH TO MANUALLY TURN AN ENTIRE MINI SUV. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
EVERY OTHER TIME THAT I TURN MY CAR ON, THE POWER STEERING IS GONE. THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY TIGHT AND VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW SECONDS, THEN TURN IT BACK ON WHILE PULLING HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL, THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO "COME BACK." THIS IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR MANY REASONS. ONE, I'M WORRIED THAT THE POWER STEERING IS GOING TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, NOT JUST WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON AND OFF. ALSO, I FEEL LIKE IM WASTING A LOT OF MONEY ON GAS BY HAVING TO TURN MY CAR ON AND OFF MULTIPLE TIME. LASTLY, IT JUST PLAIN DIFFICULT. IT TAKES A LOT OF UPPER BODY STRENGTH TO MANUALLY TURN AN ENTIRE MINI SUV. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
POWER STEERING IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING BECOMES VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT DURING AN OCCURRENCE. UPON TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON THE STEERING IS RESTORED. THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS A PERSON WITHOUT ENORMOUS UPPER BODY STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SAFELY STEER THE VEHICLE. *TR
POWER STEERING IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING BECOMES VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT DURING AN OCCURRENCE. UPON TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON THE STEERING IS RESTORED. THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS A PERSON WITHOUT ENORMOUS UPPER BODY STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SAFELY STEER THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING SUDDENLY BEGAN TO GRIND AND FELT UNCONTROLLABLE. MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME SO IT WAS ESPECIALLY WORRISOME. I WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE INTO THE PARKING LOT WITHOUT CRASHING BUT I THINK A RECALL IS IN ORDER. THIS TRIBUTE STILL HAS UNDER 60,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING SUDDENLY BEGAN TO GRIND AND FELT UNCONTROLLABLE. MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME SO IT WAS ESPECIALLY WORRISOME. I WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE INTO THE PARKING LOT WITHOUT CRASHING BUT I THINK A RECALL IS IN ORDER. THIS TRIBUTE STILL HAS UNDER 60,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
STEERING WHEEL BECOMES HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING MODULE STOPS WORKING. *TR
STEERING WHEEL BECOMES HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING MODULE STOPS WORKING. *TR
THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I WOULD TURN IT OFF AND ON A FEW TIMES AND IT WOULD BE FINE, STILL SHAKE BUT I COULD AT LEAST STEER. DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE AT 65-70 AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VERY SCARY!! NOW I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE OTHER THAN WORK BECAUSE IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. RECALL!!! THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS GOING TO GO ON UNTIL SOMEBODY IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. RECALLS ARE BASED ON COST TO REPAIR VS COST OF BEING SUED. RIGHT NOW IT COSTS MAZDA MORE TO REPAIR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THAN IT WOULD TO PAY IF THEY GOT SUED BECAUSE NOBODY HAS DIED. THEY ARE WAITING FOR THAT. SICK SICK SICK! *TR
THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I WOULD TURN IT OFF AND ON A FEW TIMES AND IT WOULD BE FINE, STILL SHAKE BUT I COULD AT LEAST STEER. DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE AT 65-70 AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VERY SCARY!! NOW I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE OTHER THAN WORK BECAUSE IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. RECALL!!! THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS GOING TO GO ON UNTIL SOMEBODY IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. RECALLS ARE BASED ON COST TO REPAIR VS COST OF BEING SUED. RIGHT NOW IT COSTS MAZDA MORE TO REPAIR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THAN IT WOULD TO PAY IF THEY GOT SUED BECAUSE NOBODY HAS DIED. THEY ARE WAITING FOR THAT. SICK SICK SICK! *TR
THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING UNIT IN MT TRIBUTE IS SHOT! IT STARTED GOING OUT RANDOMLY AND WOULD COME BACK ON AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON. OVER THE WEEKEND IT WENT OUT ON US WHILE DRIVING 70MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY! IT WAS A VERY SCARY SITUATION THAT COULD'VE WENT BAD. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THROUGH MAZDA AND SHOULD BE RECALLED! IT IS THE SAME UNIT THAT WAS IN THE MAZDA 3 AND 5; WHICH WAS RECALLED. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE ASAP! *TR
THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING UNIT IN MT TRIBUTE IS SHOT! IT STARTED GOING OUT RANDOMLY AND WOULD COME BACK ON AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON. OVER THE WEEKEND IT WENT OUT ON US WHILE DRIVING 70MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY! IT WAS A VERY SCARY SITUATION THAT COULD'VE WENT BAD. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THROUGH MAZDA AND SHOULD BE RECALLED! IT IS THE SAME UNIT THAT WAS IN THE MAZDA 3 AND 5; WHICH WAS RECALLED. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE ASAP! *TR
STOPPED FOR GAS. UPON TURNING VEHICLE BACK ON THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. TURNED VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON, STILL NO POWER STEERING. IT HAS NEVER COME BACK, AND ON MOST DAYS STEERING IS CLOSE TO IMPOSSIBLE, (STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHT, WILL NOT TURN). DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. MUST DRIVE DAILY FOR WORK. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM OUT A PARKING SPACE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
STOPPED FOR GAS. UPON TURNING VEHICLE BACK ON THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. TURNED VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON, STILL NO POWER STEERING. IT HAS NEVER COME BACK, AND ON MOST DAYS STEERING IS CLOSE TO IMPOSSIBLE, (STEERING WHEEL VERY TIGHT, WILL NOT TURN). DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. MUST DRIVE DAILY FOR WORK. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM OUT A PARKING SPACE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
STARTED VEHICLE AT MALL, PUT IN REVERSE AND OUT OF NOWHERE (NO WARNING) WE HAD NO POWER STEERING. DROVE THAT WAY FOR ABOUT 5 MILES, STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED AND IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS THE STEERING WHEEL STARTING SHAKING WHEN IDLE OR EVEN IN PARK AND I AGAIN HAVE LOST POWER STEERING SEVERAL TIMES. TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY TOLD US WE WOULD HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF THE SENSOR MODULAR IN THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT TURN WHEN THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY GOES OUT, IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED MY MAZDA BEFORE SOMEONE GET SERIOUSLY HURT... *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
STARTED VEHICLE AT MALL, PUT IN REVERSE AND OUT OF NOWHERE (NO WARNING) WE HAD NO POWER STEERING. DROVE THAT WAY FOR ABOUT 5 MILES, STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED AND IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS THE STEERING WHEEL STARTING SHAKING WHEN IDLE OR EVEN IN PARK AND I AGAIN HAVE LOST POWER STEERING SEVERAL TIMES. TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY TOLD US WE WOULD HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF THE SENSOR MODULAR IN THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT TURN WHEN THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY GOES OUT, IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED MY MAZDA BEFORE SOMEONE GET SERIOUSLY HURT... *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
POWER STEERING BECAME VERY INTERMITTENT OVER THE PERIOD OF THREE WEEKS - WOULD WORK ONE DAY SOMETIMES AND NOT THE NEXT BEFORE QUITTING COMPLETELY LAST WEEK. WHEN IT WOULD WORK IT WOULD VIBRATE AND SHAKE AS TO NEED TWO HANDS ON THE WHEEL TO DRIVE AT ALL TIMES. EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE A PROPER RIGHT HAND TURN. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC TODAY AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS THE STEERING COLUMN TORQUE SENSOR AND THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM ON THE TRIBUTES. MAZDA NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PART FAILURE AS IT IS VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS!!!!! *TR
POWER STEERING BECAME VERY INTERMITTENT OVER THE PERIOD OF THREE WEEKS - WOULD WORK ONE DAY SOMETIMES AND NOT THE NEXT BEFORE QUITTING COMPLETELY LAST WEEK. WHEN IT WOULD WORK IT WOULD VIBRATE AND SHAKE AS TO NEED TWO HANDS ON THE WHEEL TO DRIVE AT ALL TIMES. EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE A PROPER RIGHT HAND TURN. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC TODAY AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS THE STEERING COLUMN TORQUE SENSOR AND THE VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM ON THE TRIBUTES. MAZDA NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PART FAILURE AS IT IS VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS!!!!! *TR
THE STEERING STARTED SHAKING AROUND THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY JUST WHEN IT WAS IN PARK. NOW IT IS SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY EVEN WHEN WE ARE DRIVING IT. THE STEERING HAS ALSO LOCKED UP ON ME TO THE POINT I HAD NO STEERING AT ALL. THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF 1,500.00 OR SO. IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE HOWEVER TRYING TO GET IT FIXED AT A REPUTABLE PLACE HAS BEEN A LITTLE MORE CHALLENGING. *TR
THIS WEEK, AT A LOW SPEED OR IDLE, MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE SLIGHTLY. TODAY, I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL. UPON RETURNING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY...MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I PULLED INTO AN AUTO ZONE TO CHECK STEERING FLUID AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR HAS AN ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON, IT WAS WORKING FINE. I HAVE READ SEVERAL POSTS THAT THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. SO DANGEROUS! *TR
THE STEERING STARTED SHAKING AROUND THE 10TH OF FEBRUARY JUST WHEN IT WAS IN PARK. NOW IT IS SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY EVEN WHEN WE ARE DRIVING IT. THE STEERING HAS ALSO LOCKED UP ON ME TO THE POINT I HAD NO STEERING AT ALL. THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF 1,500.00 OR SO. IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE HOWEVER TRYING TO GET IT FIXED AT A REPUTABLE PLACE HAS BEEN A LITTLE MORE CHALLENGING. *TR
THIS WEEK, AT A LOW SPEED OR IDLE, MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE SLIGHTLY. TODAY, I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL. UPON RETURNING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY...MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I PULLED INTO AN AUTO ZONE TO CHECK STEERING FLUID AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR HAS AN ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON, IT WAS WORKING FINE. I HAVE READ SEVERAL POSTS THAT THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. SO DANGEROUS! *TR
I HAVE NOTICED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO WHEN DRIVING... COMING TO STOP. MY WHEEL SHAKES AND MAKES THIS NOISE. THEN MY WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP SO I HAVE TO CUT MY CAR OFF AND TAKE THE KEY OUT FOR IT TO LOOSEN UP. THEN PAST COUPLE OF DAYS THE WHEEL BEEN LOCKING UP WHILE I AM DRIVING. I HAVE TO CUT OFF AND TAKE THE KEY OUT TO UNLOCK THE WHEEL. I SEE ALL THESE COMPLAINTS BUT MAZDA HASN'T HAD A RECALL ON THEM YET. IT'S CRAZY.....SOMEONE NEEDS TO GET A LAWSUIT. *TR
I HAVE NOTICED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO WHEN DRIVING... COMING TO STOP. MY WHEEL SHAKES AND MAKES THIS NOISE. THEN MY WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP SO I HAVE TO CUT MY CAR OFF AND TAKE THE KEY OUT FOR IT TO LOOSEN UP. THEN PAST COUPLE OF DAYS THE WHEEL BEEN LOCKING UP WHILE I AM DRIVING. I HAVE TO CUT OFF AND TAKE THE KEY OUT TO UNLOCK THE WHEEL. I SEE ALL THESE COMPLAINTS BUT MAZDA HASN'T HAD A RECALL ON THEM YET. IT'S CRAZY.....SOMEONE NEEDS TO GET A LAWSUIT. *TR
MY POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND WOULD START WORKING AGAIN AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING. NOW IT IS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH NO WARNING AND IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL IS TWITCHING WHILE RUNNING AND WHEN YOU SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER THEY EXPLAINED THERE HAVE BEEN A HUGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS. I REALLY THINK THERE SHOULD BE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IF A RECALL IS NOT DONE. *TR
MY POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND WOULD START WORKING AGAIN AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING. NOW IT IS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH NO WARNING AND IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL IS TWITCHING WHILE RUNNING AND WHEN YOU SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER THEY EXPLAINED THERE HAVE BEEN A HUGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS. I REALLY THINK THERE SHOULD BE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IF A RECALL IS NOT DONE. *TR
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND SHOOK WHEN STOPPED AND SLOWING DOWN AFTER STARTING CAR, STEERING FROZE, TURNED CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, STEERING WAS FINE STEERING BECAME HARDER AND HARDER AS I DROVE- STOPPED USING AND TOOK TO AUTO SHOP NO INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON MECHANIC FOUND THAT ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT HAD FAILED- THERE IS NO POWER STEERING ON MY CAR NOW. *TR
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND SHOOK WHEN STOPPED AND SLOWING DOWN AFTER STARTING CAR, STEERING FROZE, TURNED CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, STEERING WAS FINE STEERING BECAME HARDER AND HARDER AS I DROVE- STOPPED USING AND TOOK TO AUTO SHOP NO INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON MECHANIC FOUND THAT ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT HAD FAILED- THERE IS NO POWER STEERING ON MY CAR NOW. *TR
STEERING FAILS. DEALER REPORTS STEERING TORQUE SENSOR HAS FAILED. *TR
STEERING FAILS. DEALER REPORTS STEERING TORQUE SENSOR HAS FAILED. *TR
A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MOVING ON ITS OWN TRYING TO GET BACK LEFT - SHAKING UNCONTROBALLY. THE PEDAL BEGAN GETTING VERY STIFF AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO PRESS ON IT FOR GAS IN ORDER TO MOVE. WHEN I CUT THE CAR OFF AND CUT IT BACK ON THE ISSUE GOES AWAY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES THE CAR A FEW TIMES TO GET GOING. MEANING I HAVE TO CUT IT OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES. THE WHEEL CONTINUES TO SHAKE ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS NOT ON. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SO I TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED BUT EVERYTHING WAS OK. RECENTLY (FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS) THE CAR'S STEERING HAS GOTTEN WORSE AS IF THERE IS NO POWER STEERING IN THE CAR. WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. WHILE IT RUNS I CANNOT STEER MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE MAZDA DEALER TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I AM IN AWE THAT A CAR SO NEW HAS THIS MANY MAJOR MECHANICAL ISSUES. I NOW HAVE NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO GET THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED AS I AM TOLD THIS IS HTE ONLY THING THAT WILL FIX THE STEERING ISSUE. *TR
A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO MY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MOVING ON ITS OWN TRYING TO GET BACK LEFT - SHAKING UNCONTROBALLY. THE PEDAL BEGAN GETTING VERY STIFF AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO PRESS ON IT FOR GAS IN ORDER TO MOVE. WHEN I CUT THE CAR OFF AND CUT IT BACK ON THE ISSUE GOES AWAY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES THE CAR A FEW TIMES TO GET GOING. MEANING I HAVE TO CUT IT OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES. THE WHEEL CONTINUES TO SHAKE ALTHOUGH THE CAR IS NOT ON. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SO I TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED BUT EVERYTHING WAS OK. RECENTLY (FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS) THE CAR'S STEERING HAS GOTTEN WORSE AS IF THERE IS NO POWER STEERING IN THE CAR. WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT ALL. WHILE IT RUNS I CANNOT STEER MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE MAZDA DEALER TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I AM IN AWE THAT A CAR SO NEW HAS THIS MANY MAJOR MECHANICAL ISSUES. I NOW HAVE NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO GET THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED AS I AM TOLD THIS IS HTE ONLY THING THAT WILL FIX THE STEERING ISSUE. *TR
WE WERE ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY GO APPROX. 55 MPH ON OUR WAY TO A VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT. WE PULLED OVER, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND RESTARTED IT TO SEE IF IT WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. UPON RESTART THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE AT IDLE AND WHILE MOVING. THEN THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT AGAIN AND THE PATTERN WOULD START OVER. *TR
WE WERE ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY GO APPROX. 55 MPH ON OUR WAY TO A VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING THEN THE VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT. WE PULLED OVER, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND RESTARTED IT TO SEE IF IT WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. UPON RESTART THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE AT IDLE AND WHILE MOVING. THEN THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT AGAIN AND THE PATTERN WOULD START OVER. *TR
THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED THREE TIMES, TWICE FOR ME AND ONCE FOR MY WIFE. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS FIRST STARTED, ALTHOUGH I DID DRIVE IT THE FIRST TIME WITH VERY GREAT EFFORT THINKING IT WAS A PERMANENT FAILURE AND I NEEDED TO GET IT HOME. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS VEHICLES SISTER FORD ESCAPE I FIND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. IT APPEARS IN MY CASE THIS IS A SWITCH PROBLEM IN THE IGNITION. ALL THE CASES OCCURRED WHEN THE STEERING WAS LOCKED HARD AGAINST THE COLUMN LOCK ON PARKING. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE LOCK IN A FREER POSITION RESULTED THE POWER STEERING WORKING. I HAVE ON SOME OCCASIONS NOTED THE STEERING 'TWITCHING' ON THE ROAD LIKE THE POWER STEERING DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETE CONNECTION. THE REASON THAT THIS FAILURE IS SO CONCERNING IS; I HAVE DRIVEN VEHICLES WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND WHEN CONVENTIONAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING FAILED. THOSE INSTANCES ARE MERELY ANNOYING, WITH THE DESIGN OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING THE EFFORT NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING IS GREATLY MAGNIFIED. YOU NOW MUST OVERCOME THE EXTRA STEERING EFFORT PLUS TURN A WORM GEAR DRIVEN MOTOR BACKWARDS. I AM A STRONG MAN AND IT TOOK GREAT EFFORT AND WAS EXTREMELY SLOW AT TURNING THE VEHICLE. MANY WOMEN AND SOME WEAKER MEN WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN A FAILURE AND IF AN ON THE ROAD FAILURE MAY NOT GET THE VEHICLE SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. I WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR MY VEHICLE TO TRACE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, FORDS CURE OF REPLACING THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE OVERKILL.
THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED THREE TIMES, TWICE FOR ME AND ONCE FOR MY WIFE. ALL THREE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS FIRST STARTED, ALTHOUGH I DID DRIVE IT THE FIRST TIME WITH VERY GREAT EFFORT THINKING IT WAS A PERMANENT FAILURE AND I NEEDED TO GET IT HOME. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS VEHICLES SISTER FORD ESCAPE I FIND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. IT APPEARS IN MY CASE THIS IS A SWITCH PROBLEM IN THE IGNITION. ALL THE CASES OCCURRED WHEN THE STEERING WAS LOCKED HARD AGAINST THE COLUMN LOCK ON PARKING. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE LOCK IN A FREER POSITION RESULTED THE POWER STEERING WORKING. I HAVE ON SOME OCCASIONS NOTED THE STEERING 'TWITCHING' ON THE ROAD LIKE THE POWER STEERING DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETE CONNECTION. THE REASON THAT THIS FAILURE IS SO CONCERNING IS; I HAVE DRIVEN VEHICLES WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND WHEN CONVENTIONAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING FAILED. THOSE INSTANCES ARE MERELY ANNOYING, WITH THE DESIGN OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING THE EFFORT NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING IS GREATLY MAGNIFIED. YOU NOW MUST OVERCOME THE EXTRA STEERING EFFORT PLUS TURN A WORM GEAR DRIVEN MOTOR BACKWARDS. I AM A STRONG MAN AND IT TOOK GREAT EFFORT AND WAS EXTREMELY SLOW AT TURNING THE VEHICLE. MANY WOMEN AND SOME WEAKER MEN WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN A FAILURE AND IF AN ON THE ROAD FAILURE MAY NOT GET THE VEHICLE SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. I WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR MY VEHICLE TO TRACE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, FORDS CURE OF REPLACING THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE OVERKILL.
WENT TO GET ICE CREAM SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING I CHECKED THE FUSES THEY WERE ALL FINE DROVE HOME WITHOUT POWERSTEERING THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE STEERING IS NOW WORKING BUT THE STEERING WHEEL RATTLES RIGHT TO LEFT UNLESS YOUR TURNING AND CONTINUES TO RATTLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THE STEERING OPERATION IS INTERMITTENT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, WHEN IT DOESN'T WORK YOU HAVE TO START IT AND TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT THEN IT WILL WORK. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO WANDERS WHEN DRIVING SIMILAR TO A WORN OUT TIE ROD BUT ONLY WHEN THE STEERING IS WORKING. MILEAGE IS 52354. *TR
WENT TO GET ICE CREAM SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING I CHECKED THE FUSES THEY WERE ALL FINE DROVE HOME WITHOUT POWERSTEERING THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED THE STEERING IS NOW WORKING BUT THE STEERING WHEEL RATTLES RIGHT TO LEFT UNLESS YOUR TURNING AND CONTINUES TO RATTLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THE STEERING OPERATION IS INTERMITTENT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, WHEN IT DOESN'T WORK YOU HAVE TO START IT AND TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT THEN IT WILL WORK. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO WANDERS WHEN DRIVING SIMILAR TO A WORN OUT TIE ROD BUT ONLY WHEN THE STEERING IS WORKING. MILEAGE IS 52354. *TR
CPSC: I1320536A. 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. CONSUMER STATED THESE CARS HAVE POWER STEERING CONTROL ISSUES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE, AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE NEW ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING AND THE LEAVE THE DRIVER WITHOUT STEERING.
CPSC: I1320536A. 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. CONSUMER STATED THESE CARS HAVE POWER STEERING CONTROL ISSUES. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE, AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE NEW ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING AND THE LEAVE THE DRIVER WITHOUT STEERING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE CHARGING UNIT AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. AFTER THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE CHARGING UNIT AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. AFTER THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS NOW MY STEERING HAS GRADUALLY BEEN DISPLAYING STIFF STEERING. IT HAS PROGRESSED AND WAS UNSURE WHY IT WAS DOING THIS BEING THAT IT HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY PROBLEMS BUT THE STEERING. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND IT HAS GOTTEN STIFF. I WILL TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART AND IT WILL DRIVE NORMAL AND THEN EVENTUALLY WILL STIFFEN UP ON ME AGAIN AND AGAIN. THIS IS VERY SCARY BEING THAT I HAVE ALSO BEEN ON THE FREEWAY AND EXITING AND HAVE TO GRAB AHOLD OF THE STEERING TO VEER OFF THE FREEWAY CAREFULLY. IT IS STRESSFUL TO BE IN A CAR THAT IS UNSAFE WHILE ON THE ROAD. GOD FORBID I HAVE TO SWERVE AWAY FROM DANGER AND I CAN'T BECAUSE I'M IN A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I AM STILL PAYING ON MY CAR AND DON'T CARE FOR A DISPOSABLE CAR WHILE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS. I CONTACTED MAZDA IN VICTORVILLE, CA AND STATED THAT IT WOULD COST ME (YOU READY) $ 2,000.00 PLUS ANOTHER FEW HUNDRED TO PROGRAM MY KEYS. ABSURD!!! MY HUSBAND MADE CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO GAVE HIM A PRICE OF $1500.00 AND A LOCAL ECOLOGY CENTER PRICED AT $300-400. NOW THAT'S ON A PART I RISK PURCHASING AND THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENING AGAIN!! THIS LOCAL JUNK YARD STATED THAT THIS IS A VERY TYPICAL PROBLEM THEY HAVE HAD WITH MAZDA'S COMING IN. I CALLED MAZDA TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. NOT!! IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND A RECALL PROBLEM! I'M STILL PAYING ON MY CAR!! THIS IS A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. PLEASE DO SOMETHING. *TR
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS NOW MY STEERING HAS GRADUALLY BEEN DISPLAYING STIFF STEERING. IT HAS PROGRESSED AND WAS UNSURE WHY IT WAS DOING THIS BEING THAT IT HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY PROBLEMS BUT THE STEERING. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND IT HAS GOTTEN STIFF. I WILL TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART AND IT WILL DRIVE NORMAL AND THEN EVENTUALLY WILL STIFFEN UP ON ME AGAIN AND AGAIN. THIS IS VERY SCARY BEING THAT I HAVE ALSO BEEN ON THE FREEWAY AND EXITING AND HAVE TO GRAB AHOLD OF THE STEERING TO VEER OFF THE FREEWAY CAREFULLY. IT IS STRESSFUL TO BE IN A CAR THAT IS UNSAFE WHILE ON THE ROAD. GOD FORBID I HAVE TO SWERVE AWAY FROM DANGER AND I CAN'T BECAUSE I'M IN A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I AM STILL PAYING ON MY CAR AND DON'T CARE FOR A DISPOSABLE CAR WHILE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS. I CONTACTED MAZDA IN VICTORVILLE, CA AND STATED THAT IT WOULD COST ME (YOU READY) $ 2,000.00 PLUS ANOTHER FEW HUNDRED TO PROGRAM MY KEYS. ABSURD!!! MY HUSBAND MADE CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO GAVE HIM A PRICE OF $1500.00 AND A LOCAL ECOLOGY CENTER PRICED AT $300-400. NOW THAT'S ON A PART I RISK PURCHASING AND THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENING AGAIN!! THIS LOCAL JUNK YARD STATED THAT THIS IS A VERY TYPICAL PROBLEM THEY HAVE HAD WITH MAZDA'S COMING IN. I CALLED MAZDA TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. NOT!! IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND A RECALL PROBLEM! I'M STILL PAYING ON MY CAR!! THIS IS A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. PLEASE DO SOMETHING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,100.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,100.
WHEN I WENT FROM LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ST WE LIVE ON I HAD NO PWER STEERING SO I CONTINUED TO GO TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS VERY LUCKY AS WHEN I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN COULDN'T STEER IT, HARD TO AND HARDLY STEER AT ALL, ENDED UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF A MAIN ST AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE RIGHT, THIS WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE AND DON'T KNOW WHY MAZDA HASN'T PUT A RECALL ON THE TRIBUTE THEY KNOW THERE IS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MAZDA 3 & 5 MODELS, AS I KNOW OF ANOTHER PERSON WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRIBUTE 2008! *TR
WHEN I WENT FROM LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ST WE LIVE ON I HAD NO PWER STEERING SO I CONTINUED TO GO TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS VERY LUCKY AS WHEN I WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN COULDN'T STEER IT, HARD TO AND HARDLY STEER AT ALL, ENDED UP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF A MAIN ST AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE RIGHT, THIS WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE AND DON'T KNOW WHY MAZDA HASN'T PUT A RECALL ON THE TRIBUTE THEY KNOW THERE IS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MAZDA 3 & 5 MODELS, AS I KNOW OF ANOTHER PERSON WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRIBUTE 2008! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO COMPLETE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AS IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS LATER TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 01/09/13*LJ UPDATED 1/11/2013 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO COMPLETE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AS IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS LATER TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 01/09/13*LJ UPDATED 1/11/2013 *JS
THE LOWER STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT AND 2 INNER TIE RODS 1 OUTER WERE ALL FOUND TO CONTRIBUTE TO POOR ALIGNMENT-THE STEERING U-JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED[MAZDA] WHEN NEW --AS THE JOINT WAS SUPPOSED TO MOVE FREELY IN 4 DIRECTIONS FLUIDLY--BUT, WHEN REMOVED IT WAS FROZEN;----AND U- JOINT MOVEMENT WASN'T POSSIBLE IN TWO POINTS OR DIRECTION ; I.E. FOUND LOOSE -NOT GREASED--LEADING TO SLACK AND FAILURE OF THE OTHER NAMED PARTS--WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE SLACK OVERALL IN STEERING WHEEL! OVERALL THE WARRANTY --WAS WORTHLESS AND COSTS 2500.00 OF SELL PRICE-SO BETWEEN THESE FAILURES AND A PREVIOUS REPORT WE'VE SPENT OVER 2500.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON MAZDA--THESE ARE REPAIRS THAT WERE SUPPOSEDLY COVERED BY WARRANTY! *TR
THE LOWER STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT AND 2 INNER TIE RODS 1 OUTER WERE ALL FOUND TO CONTRIBUTE TO POOR ALIGNMENT-THE STEERING U-JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED[MAZDA] WHEN NEW --AS THE JOINT WAS SUPPOSED TO MOVE FREELY IN 4 DIRECTIONS FLUIDLY--BUT, WHEN REMOVED IT WAS FROZEN;----AND U- JOINT MOVEMENT WASN'T POSSIBLE IN TWO POINTS OR DIRECTION ; I.E. FOUND LOOSE -NOT GREASED--LEADING TO SLACK AND FAILURE OF THE OTHER NAMED PARTS--WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE SLACK OVERALL IN STEERING WHEEL! OVERALL THE WARRANTY --WAS WORTHLESS AND COSTS 2500.00 OF SELL PRICE-SO BETWEEN THESE FAILURES AND A PREVIOUS REPORT WE'VE SPENT OVER 2500.00 ON REPAIRS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON MAZDA--THESE ARE REPAIRS THAT WERE SUPPOSEDLY COVERED BY WARRANTY! *TR
WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL A LOUD CLUNK NOISE IS APPARENT AND STEERING FEELS DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL A LOUD CLUNK NOISE IS APPARENT AND STEERING FEELS DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, THE POWER STEERING FAILED IN THE MIDDLE. THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE STEERING ET ALL. PULLED OVER, STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT WENT AWAY. DROVE COUPLE OF MORE MILES, AGAIN WHEN THE CAR WENT BACK TO DRIVE ON BATTERY POWER THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN.HAD TO STOP AND RESTART AGAIN. THE "WRENCH" SYMBOL CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC , HE SAID THE CODE SHOWS POWER STEERING MODULE INSIDE THE STEERING IS "BAD", CHECKED WITH MAZDA AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON POWER STEERING FOR MAZDA TRIBUTE , BUT ONLY TO MAZDA 3 AND 5. *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, THE POWER STEERING FAILED IN THE MIDDLE. THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE STEERING ET ALL. PULLED OVER, STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT WENT AWAY. DROVE COUPLE OF MORE MILES, AGAIN WHEN THE CAR WENT BACK TO DRIVE ON BATTERY POWER THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN.HAD TO STOP AND RESTART AGAIN. THE "WRENCH" SYMBOL CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC , HE SAID THE CODE SHOWS POWER STEERING MODULE INSIDE THE STEERING IS "BAD", CHECKED WITH MAZDA AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON POWER STEERING FOR MAZDA TRIBUTE , BUT ONLY TO MAZDA 3 AND 5. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BELIEVE THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING THE LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. UPDATED 05/08/12*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOISY, AND HAD BEEN SINCE THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THE OUTER TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 05/30/12
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BELIEVE THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER WAS CRACKED AND CAUSING THE LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. UPDATED 05/08/12*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOISY, AND HAD BEEN SINCE THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THE OUTER TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 05/30/12
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. CONSUMER STATES STEERING JOINT PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE STEERING JOINT HAD WORN OUT. THE DEALER FOUND THE STEERING COUPLER WAS COMING APART. THEREFORE, THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACE. *JB
2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE. CONSUMER STATES STEERING JOINT PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE STEERING JOINT HAD WORN OUT. THE DEALER FOUND THE STEERING COUPLER WAS COMING APART. THEREFORE, THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACE. *JB