Is a 2008 Mazda Tribute good on gas?
Fuel economy ranges from 17/22 mpg on all-wheel-drive versions to 22/28 mpg with four-cylinder front-drive Tributes. Performance is no better than average, even with the V-6, and handling is more SUV than crossover, with numb steering the chief complaint.
Is a 2008 Mazda Tribute 4wd?
The base Tribute comes with a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. Upper trim levels, including all V-6 models, come with the automatic transmission standard. Two-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional on all trim levels.
What kind of noise does a Mazda Tribute make?
Mazda has issued a Technical Service Bulletin 02-003/09 for your vehicle and this problem. It states: “The customer may hear a knocking, clicking, squeaking, grinding, rubbing noise when turn the steering wheel when driving slow such as in a parking lot.”
How many miles does a Mazda Tribute have?
I have a 2008 Mazda Tribute with 93k miles on it. These last few years have been a nightmare. The car is constantly in the shop. I’ve been trying to diagnose and repair front end problems.
Why does my Mazda make a clicking noise when I turn the wheel?
Mazda has issued a Technical Service Bulletin 02-003/09 for your vehicle and this problem. It states: “The customer may hear a knocking, clicking, squeaking, grinding, rubbing noise when turn the steering wheel when driving slow such as in a parking lot.” This problem might be caused by the dust boot/jounce bumper on the strut assembly binding.
Where is the U-joint on a Mazda Tribute?
Follow the steering shaft down to the floor, and just up from where it goes through the firewall there is a U-joint to allow the upper half of the shaft and the lower portion to flex. This joint could also be under the hood on some cars/trucks. Turn the key to the run position and ads you watch that joint. turn the wheel slightly back and forth.
Mazda has issued a Technical Service Bulletin 02-003/09 for your vehicle and this problem. It states: “The customer may hear a knocking, clicking, squeaking, grinding, rubbing noise when turn the steering wheel when driving slow such as in a parking lot.”
I have a 2008 Mazda Tribute with 93k miles on it. These last few years have been a nightmare. The car is constantly in the shop. I’ve been trying to diagnose and repair front end problems.
Is the 2008 Mazda Tribute a hybrid car?
The 2008 Mazda Tribute now comes in a Hybrid edition, which has far better fuel economy. The 2009 Mazda Tribute will likely add a six-speed automatic transmission to its options sheet, and a boost in fuel economy will presumably result.
Why is my Mazda Tribute transmission going bad?
The torque converter went bad on mine at 45,000 miles. At 45 mph the car would shake. Mazda put in a new transmission. They busted an axle while doing it, so it went back to be fixed. A few weeks later transmission fluid started coming out.