2006 Mazda Tribute Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 38%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Mazda Tribute, 38% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It is been happening more frequently, the gas pedal sticks and cannot be pressed down. Occured several times including some times when I was driving. I have seen several complaints for the same issue. I'm worry about this, it could cause an accident. Something has to be done!!”
NHTSA complaint #10556383, filed 2013-12, 58,000 miles“My 2006 Mazda Tribute has been experiencing problems with the accelerator sticking in the idle position. This evening the pedal would not budge at all leaving the vehicle in idle and me stranded. I am concerned that this pedal problem may cause me to accelerate suddenly if I push very hard on the pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10375539, filed 2011-01, 76,000 miles“Gas pedal on 2006 Mazda Tribute sticks. Sometimes you press and nothing happens and then it will take off at a high rate of speed. I have had several near misses with other vehicles in front of me due to this. I had the gas pedal replaced once under warranty less than 2 years ago (march 2008) and now have the problem again but Mazda told me that they will not replace it again unless I pay for it even though it's a recurring problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322418, filed 2010-03, 40,000 miles“2006 Mazda Tribute gas pedal sticks in cold weather to the point where the car will no go anywhere. I always warm my car up however, nothing prevents this from happening and I am worried that if I stop in traffic and start I will be in a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10369104, filed 2010-12, 97,000 miles“My gas pedal sticks when my vehicle gets cold. I purchased this vehicle about a year ago used and when the temperature dropped the gas pedal would stick. I would be in traffic and the vehicle would go nowhere when pressing the gas pedal. This has occurred many times. They said there is a recall on the 2006 but 6 cy, I have a 4 cy that the same problem is occurring. I would like to have this vehicle included in the recall as well, because apparently it is happening to the 4 cy as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10475165, filed 2012-09, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V357000Jul 27, 2012Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance…Covers: Mazda Tribute 2001–2006, 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 53 | 26% |
| 2006 | 49 | 38% |
| 2005 | 85 | 23% |
| 2004 | 34 | 22% |
| 2003 | 34 | 17% |
| 2002 | 37 | 10% |
| 2001 | 40 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda Tribute
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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