The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V282000 (steering). The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel began to jerk and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

My battery charging malfunction light began to come on intermittently two days ago. Today, the power steering has begun to go out while driving at low speeds (so far) had the NHTSA campaign number: 14V282000 (steering) performed less than 2 months ago and am wondering if they are linked somehow. Will be taking my vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis asap.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contacted stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left or right. The failure was experienced after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 10V374000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Barberton, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle received the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 14V282000 (steering) and indicated that the failure occurred within a year of the repair. The dealer updated the pscm, but it was not confirmed if the instrument cluster module was also updated. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel and column shook and vibrated and there was a sudden loss of power. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Bay Shore, NY, USA

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 hard to push down on. I tried again then pedal was sticking then dropped all the way down to floor. I lift my foot off the gas pedal car continued to go in drive, I immediately pushed on breaks they were then also hard to push so I placed car in neutral and put on emergency brake to stop the vehicle.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

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 for NHTSA campaign number: 14V282000 (steering).the technician repaired the torque sensor and stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,764.

- Hueytown, AL, USA

While attempting to get in left lane to turn my steering wheel locked causing me to lose control of my vehicle and collide with an on coming vehicle.

- Rosharon , TX, USA

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 block. As I turned into a side street there was a loud clunking sound as if the steering shaft was binding up and not turning freely. After that when I turned the wheel to steer around a corner the car would not turn right away. As I turned the wheel more the clunking sound came back and finally the steering caught and the wheels turned. Brought to dealer who diagnosed it as a failed steering shaft coupler. Fortunately this happened while near home. This is a safety issue that should be addressed by Mazda on the 2008 Tribute with a recall. The Tribute only has around 66K miles.

- Terryville, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly seized making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

My 2008 Mazda Tribute, 3.0L V6, developed a clunking noise in the power steering column under normal driving conditions. It's a clunk that can be heard and felt at slower speeds. According to my mechanic, it is yet another 2008 Tribute steering U-joint failure.

- Louisville, OH, USA

The steering column "clunked" as I was turning right into a parking spot. At slow speeds, the steering column makes a metallic clunk sound if I turn right or left at slow speeds.

- Danville, PA, USA

For the past year and a half, the power steering in my 2008 Mazda Tribute has come and gone at various times mostly occurring in the winter months. At first I would just restart my car a few times and most of the time it would come back on. A few times it would go out when I was on the interested going 70 mph. It is very dangerous for me to be driving at such speeds without power steering. Recently there has been no power steering at all. It is completely gone. I have talked about estimates to get it fixed and the cost is anywhere between $1200-$2000 to repair it. I have also researched this problem online and found that there are many other people with this problem and just read that Ford has recalled their 2008 Ford escape for this problem. This is pretty much the exact same vehicle. I think this needs to be addressed for 2008 Mazda Tributes as well before and serious injury can occur.

- Markesan , WI, USA

For a few months now I have a random times when starting the car where the steering wouldn't work. I would start the car and try to back out of a parking lot or something and the car wouldn't turn. I would turn the car off and then turn it back on and the steering would work just fine. I took it to a few auto repair shops and could never replicate the problem so they would tell me that they can't diagnose the problem and suggest it was an issue with my ignition key locking the steering. So I didn't look into it anymore because for a month or two it stopped happening. Then out of nowhere today, I was driving down the highway around 60-70 mph when I noticed the steering got really stiff. It was really scary because it felt like I didn't have any control over the steering of the car. So I pulled over and turned the car off for a few minutes and turned it back on and the steering worked long enough to get to the next exit where I parked at a auto repair shop. I'm waiting right now for the repair shop tomorrow to see how much it will cost to fix.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Total failure of the electronic power steering. The vehicle was parked when the failure occurred, possibly avoiding an accident. The repair required replacement of the entire power steering unit.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

The front wheels felt like they were loose & the tire could come off at any moment. The power steering went out went I was making a left turn. Took it to the dealer and was charged approx $2100 to replace the steering problem. Mazda was contacted and they stated that there was nothing they would do about it.

- Victorville, CA, USA

Every other time that I turn my car on, the power steering is gone. The steering wheel is extremely tight and very difficult to move. If I turn the car off and wait a few seconds, then turn it back on while pulling hard to turn the wheel, the power steering seems to "come back." This is very difficult for many reasons. One, I'm worried that the power steering is going to go out while driving, not just when I turn the car on and off. Also, I feel like im wasting a lot of money on gas by having to turn my car on and off multiple time. Lastly, it just plain difficult. It takes a lot of upper body strength to manually turn an entire MINISUV. This is unacceptable.

- Lorain, OH, USA

Power steering is failing intermittently and without warning. The steering becomes very tight and difficult during an occurrence. Upon turning the engine off and back on the steering is restored. This condition is extremely dangerous as a person without enormous upper body strength would not be able to safely steer the vehicle.

- Audubon Park , NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 109,000.

- Perry, IA, USA

When turning into a parking lot, the steering suddenly began to grind and felt uncontrollable. My pregnant wife was in the vehicle with me so it was especially worrisome. I was able to navigate into the parking lot without crashing but I think a recall is in order. This Tribute still has under 60,000 miles on it.

- Grandview, MO, USA

Steering wheel becomes hard to turn while driving. Power steering module stops working.

- Fairview, TN, USA