Does the 2008 Mazda Tribute have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Mazda Tribute, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 86,500 miles.

Which Mazda Tribute year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Mazda Tribute has the most electrical complaints (19), compared with 17 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Mazda Tribute?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Tribute is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Mazda Tribute Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Mazda Tribute, 8% of all 202 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 7 Tribute model years. Median mileage at failure: 86,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 8% of 202 complaints
All complaints this year: 202
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 86,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Mazda Tribute electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 23, 2009, latest Apr 5, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2009 to Apr 2025; peak May 2012 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Mazda Tribute

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tribute model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200519 (5%)
200610 (8%)
20070 (0%)
200817 (8%)
20093 (9%)
20103 (8%)
20111 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Tribute have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Mazda Tribute, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 86,500 miles.
Which Mazda Tribute year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Mazda Tribute has the most electrical complaints (19), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Mazda Tribute?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Tribute is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.