2009 Mazda Tribute Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,435miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Mazda Tribute, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,435 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.
“I purchased a 2009 Mazda Tribute from jim ellis Mazda in atlanta, ga. Upon driving the vehicle, I noticed the gas pedal had a strange feel to it, but thought nothing of it. I assumed that it must be a feature with new cars, as it had been years since I'd purchased a new car and expected technological advances. Nevertheless, as months have progressed and several of my friends have driven my car have said that the gas pedal issue is not in anyway normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310116, filed 2010-02, 22 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving with the cruise control engaged, the speed increased from 70 to 80 MPH six times. The contact stated the vehicle accelerated as if it were going down hill and would then shift out of gear. The contact made four attempts to disengage the cruise control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no defect. The contact stated the failure only occurred high speeds and never happened while driving at lower speeds. The failure and current mileage was 22,848. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460263, filed 2012-06, 22,848 milesRelated 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 2009 Mazda Tribute
19 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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