2008 Mazda Tribute Specifications

Specifications

2008 2009 2010 2011

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Production Years for Series :	2008 -
Price :	MSRP: $19,135-29,745 Invoice: $17,920-27,815
Weight :	3233 lbs \| 1466.464 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2300 cc \| 140.4 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	153 HP (112.608 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	148 Ft-Lbs (201 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	87.5 mm \| 3.445 in.
Stroke :	94.0 mm \| 3.701 in.
Compression :	9.7:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head
Multi-port Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Distributor Less Ignition

V 6
Displacement :	3000 cc \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 4850 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head
Multi-port Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic Electronically controlled

Handling

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Manufacturer	Timken Company
NHTSA Campaign ID	15E045000
Summary	The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Consequence	Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer	MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V357000
Summary	Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Consequence	A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy	Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
Notes	Mazda's recall campaign number is 6812G.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
Mfr Report Date	20061005
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V282000
Summary	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Consequence	If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
Mfr Report Date	20061010
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V552000
Summary	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Consequence	If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7814I.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
Mfr Report Date	20070209
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V677000
Summary	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence	If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the 'PARK' position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the 'PARK' gear position. If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy	Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission and if necessary tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8815J.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

2008 Mazda Tribute FAQs (show)

Popular frequently asked questions include:

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Mazda Tribute?
How many 2008 Mazda Tribute were produced?
How powerful was the 2008 Mazda Tribute? Was the 2008 Mazda Tribute popular? Was the 2008 Mazda Tribute expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2008 Mazda Tribute?

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Mazda Tribute? A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute has a wheelbase size of 103.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Mazda Tribute? A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute has a length of 174.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Mazda Tribute? A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute has a width of 81.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Mazda Tribute have?A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute has 40.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Mazda Tribute have?A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute has legroom of 41.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 2008 Mazda Tribute cost when new?A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute had a base price of approximately $19,535 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Mazda Tribute? A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2008 Mazda Tribute cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute had an MSRP of $19,135 - $$29,745 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2008 Mazda Tribute have? A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2300 cc | 140.4 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 153 HP (112.608 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 148 Ft-Lbs (201 NM) @ 4500 RPM

V 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 4850 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Mazda Tribute have? A: The 2008 Mazda Tribute had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic Electronically controlled.