4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
18,400 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2008 Mazda Tribute transmission problems

transmission problem

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2008 Mazda Tribute Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 022009

Tribute 2.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,900 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission encounters hard shifts when placed into drive or reverse. These hard shifts are noticed also from 1 to 2nd and harder thru 3rd gear. This car is poorly built, steering wheel makes noises when making a full turn. Also noticeable noise from the engine when taking off. so far I have had (4 warranty work done) and seems like many issues keep arising......Ford built Japanese named!!

- garyca, San Jose, CA, US

problem #1

Feb 142010

Tribute 2.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,900 miles

I know this vehicle is a mirror make of the Ford Escape. Yesterday I accidentally placed the shift lever on 2 (instead of D)and I noticed the car was weak. I then looked at the shifter and placed in "D" and it down shifted to 1st as I was taking off. It seems there is a software glitch. This problem isn't noticeable, unless you place it in 2nd gear and you are at a complete stop and then taking off.

- garyca, San Jose, CA, US

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