2008 Mazda Tribute Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Mazda Tribute, 1% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2008 Mazda Tribute condensation in sealed beam headlight. Dealership is saying that Mazda corporate sent out an email disallowing the repair of headlights with condensation in them. The corporate email apparently states that this is a normal occurrence and will not be covered under warranty. I am afraid that this could impair our night vision or lead to an electrical short in the vehicle. Please investigate the validity of mazdas claim since water should not be in the headlight. Car is at town north Mazda in richardson tx.”
NHTSA complaint #10259678, filed 2009-02, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10118468Aug 9, 2017When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including O-ring), seals and…
- 10098885Nov 24, 2014When 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…
- 10037949Feb 7, 2011Mazda: there is possible excessive condensation or water inside the headlamp unit on many mazda models.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
94 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mazda Tribute
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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