This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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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.
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.
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.
- East Rutherford, NJ, USA
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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- Topeka, KS, USA