Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 Tribute are official communications between Mazda & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #02-009-16-3155

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090812

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3? EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD. Read More »

    • TSB #06-001-14

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059736

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #02-004-13-2770

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097320

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3? EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD. Read More »

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #02-009-16-3155

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10101062

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3? EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD. Read More »

    • TSB #02-004-14

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059471

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #02-004-13-2770B

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097722

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3? EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD. Read More »

    • TSB #02-004-13-2770A

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097377

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3? EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD. Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #SB-06-003-09

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033012

      MAZDA: STEERING COLUMN POP/CLUNK NOISE ON TURNS. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP OR CLUNK NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHILE TURNING. Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SR-7614-E

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056129

      MAZDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING (EPAS) SYSTEM HAVE POOR SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO IN TORQUE SENSOR AND FAILS TO ALLOW POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM) DETERMINE INPUT OF DRIVER'S ... Read More »

    • TSB #06-001-14-2887A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098045

      SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE DTC B2278 (STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR MALFUNCTION) STORED IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM). A TORQUE SENSOR SERVICE KIT IS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. Read More »

    • TSB #06-001-14-2887

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098047

      SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE DTC B2278 (STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR MALFUNCTION) STORED IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM). A TORQUE SENSOR SERVICE KIT IS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    ENGINE (PWS)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SB-05-003-11

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039105

      MAZDA: THE ENGINE IS STALLING WHEN STOPPING OR ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. IT MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY OCCURS ON LONG DRIVES. IT MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERNAL WEAR OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #0104407

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024011

      HYBRID - WRENCH LIGHT / MIL ON - P2110, P2111, P2112, AND/OR P2135 SET. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #0500407

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021609

      ENGINE STALLS ON ENGAGEMENT/STOPPING. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #01-004-11

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037925

      MAZDA: THERE MAY BE EXHAUST NOISE OR ODOR DUE TO AN EXHAUST LEAK BETWEEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE CYLINDER HEAD. 2008 TRIBUTE. *RM Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #0103407

      Date Announced:
      APR 16, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022726

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONCERN DURING WINTER/FREEZING CONDITIONS, OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0451 PRESENT. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

    • TSB #05-002-13-2777A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097348

      ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »

    • TSB #05-002-13-2777

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097367

      ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #05-002-13-2777

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097367

      ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-05-003-11

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039105

      MAZDA: THE ENGINE IS STALLING WHEN STOPPING OR ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. IT MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY OCCURS ON LONG DRIVES. IT MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERNAL WEAR OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #05-006-08

      Date Announced:
      MAY 08, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025755

      MAZDA: CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION COOLER. SERVICE BULLETIN DO NOT APPLY TO TRIBUTE HYBRIDS. *PE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SB-01-039-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032549

      MAZDA: INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE/STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE ON/WRENCH LIGHT ON/P1A0C SET. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE ON AND STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER ACCOMPANIED BY A SUDDEN RPM ... Read More »

    • TSB #01-011/08

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024587

      HYBRID - NO CRANK/NO TCM COMMUNICATION/THEFT LIGHT ON/MULTIPLE DTCS. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #01-007/08

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024305

      HYBRID - INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE/ [STOP SAFELY NOW] MESSAGE ON / WRENCH LIGHT ON / P1A0C SET. *NJ Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SB-01-039-09

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032549

      MAZDA: INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE/STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE ON/WRENCH LIGHT ON/P1A0C SET. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE ON AND STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER ACCOMPANIED BY A SUDDEN RPM ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #09-049-14-2980

      Date Announced:
      NOV 24, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098885

      WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE PRESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. Read More »

    • TSB #09-005-11

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037949

      MAZDA: THERE IS POSSIBLE EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION OR WATER INSIDE THE HEADLAMP UNIT ON MANY MAZDA MODELS. *RM Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #0900208

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024081

      WINDSHIELD WIPER CHATTER / NOISE - DRIVER SIDE ONLY -- APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT ONLY ON APRIL 14, 2007. *NJ Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #SB-09-001-10

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033689

      MAZDA: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE THAT IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN, DOE NOT SIT FLUSH WHEN RELEASED, AND/OR STICKS WHEN OPENING DOOR. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • TSB #SB-09-001-10

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033689

      MAZDA: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE THAT IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN, DOE NOT SIT FLUSH WHEN RELEASED, AND/OR STICKS WHEN OPENING DOOR. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #SB-09-022-10

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033729

      MAZDA: LIFTGATE OPENING UN COMMANDED OR NOT OPENING WHEN COMMANDED WHEN PARKED. THIS MAY BE DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INTO THE SWITCH CONNECTOR CAUSING CORROSION AT THE LIFTGATE REAR SWITCH. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #0700108

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024082

      HYBRID - WRENCH LIGHT ON - B1239 SET. *NJ Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #SB-09-001-10

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033689

      MAZDA: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE THAT IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN, DOE NOT SIT FLUSH WHEN RELEASED, AND/OR STICKS WHEN OPENING DOOR. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #09-013-16-3161

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10105886

      WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE RESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. Read More »

    • TSB #01-003-15-3014

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100708

      USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE THE NEED TO REPLACE THE CATALYST CONVERTER/EXHAUST PIPE WHEN REMOVING OXYGEN SENSORS AND/OR AIR FUEL RATIO SENSORS. Read More »

    • TSB #00-002-14-2936

      Date Announced:
      JUN 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098245

      MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-09-005-13

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052155

      MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. Read More »

    • TSB #09-005-13-2781

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097343

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. Read More »

    • TSB #02-001-13-2752

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097300

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SIGNS OF OIL ON THE STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS. IN MOST CASES THE OIL THAT IS PRESENT IS NORMAL, AND A RESULT OF THE OIL THAT REMAINS ON THE SHAFT DURING THE NORMAL SWEEPING PROCESS OF THE SHAFT SEAL. Read More »

    • TSB #00-004/12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059870

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #09-003-13-2776

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097369

      WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE PRESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #M-TIPS

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10069369

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #05-001-16-3128

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100890

      ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »

    • TSB #09-030-15-3073

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10105481

      MAZDA INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS REQUIRE CONTACTING THE PROPER SOURCE FOR DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT, PARTS AUTHORIZATION, AND PARTS EXCHANGE. SOME COMPONENTS REQUIRE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BEFORE ORDERING AS EXCHANGE. Read More »

    • TSB #06-001-14-2887B

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098346

      BULLETIN NOTE?SERVICE BULLETIN 06-001/14, ?2008-2011 TRIBUTE - DTC B2278 STORED IN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE?, IS NO LONGER VALID. Read More »

    • TSB #00-001-13-2748A

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097375

      MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. Read More »

    • TSB #00-001-13-2748

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097295

      MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. Read More »

    • TSB #00-004/12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10059870

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #00-004-12-2741

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097942

      MAZDA HAS DEVELOPED FACTORY RECOMMENDED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #06-001-16-3118

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10105862

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IGNITION KEY THAT IS BINDING IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN TO THE START POSITION ONLY. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A DAMAGED STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE. Read More »

    • TSB #09-034-14-2956

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098367

      IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS. Read More »

    • TSB #09-027-14-2935

      Date Announced:
      JUN 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098282

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-09-005-13

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052155

      MAZDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE OF FOOT PLACED ON PEDALS, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING PROPER USE, AND PLACEMENT, OF DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #SB-07-009-11

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042599

      MAZDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEM WHEN BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATING, WHITE FLAKES WOULD COME FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) VENTS. *PE Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #00307

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021610

      AVAILABILITY OF NON-REQUIRED TOOLS. *KB Read More »