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4F2CZ02Z98KM12657 — 2008 Mazda Tribute — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2008 Mazda Tribute

Lot #12191174 · VIN 4F2CZ02Z98KM12657

🇺🇸 IAAIFrontKeys includedSold

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2008 Mazda Tribute, Front, IAAI, VIN 4F2CZ02Z98KM12657 · photo 1 of 19

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12191174

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 2 101 USDRepair estimate: 4 621 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine546 803 ₴≈ 12 274 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT4 513 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 4F2CZ02Z98KM12657 history

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NEW#12191174You are here

IAAI

Jan 31, 2025

SoldPrice unknown

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Mazda Tribute 2008

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 202. Of these — crashes: 6, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Steering
94
Vehicle Speed Control
53
Power Train
25
Electrical System
15
Service Brakes
10
Engine
7

Official recalls

Power Train
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 15V677000
Suspension
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 15E045000
Steering
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.