2008 Mazda Tribute Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

92Steering complaints

45.5%Of all 202 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING92 · 45.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL47 · 23.3%

POWER TRAIN19 · 9.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 7.4%

SERVICE BRAKES10 · 5%

Share of the 202 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Mazda Tribute overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10693376 — filed 03/10/2015

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10679765 — filed 01/29/2015

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10619323 — filed 08/06/2014

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Tribute have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Mazda Tribute: 92 of 202 complaints on file (45.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Mazda Tribute have in total?

202 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.