2010 Mazda Tribute Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Mazda Tribute, 15% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“While driving on freeway during peak traffic (stop and go) all of a sudden my car would not go when pressing on gas pedal and wrench light came on. Because I was on a slight decline my car very slowly crossed two lanes of oncoming traffic and finally made it on the side of the freeway. Car started to shake really bad before turning off ignition. Got car towed to dealer and they couldn't fine anything wrong after keeping car for one week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560653, filed 2014-01, 34,144 miles“I was driving with my family on highway at 70 MPH when I lost power to my accelerator. I was able to coast to the side of the highway, then the SUV shook with the wrench light on dash illuminated. I turned the car off and then back on again. The wrench light was off and I resumed driving. The next day, during city driving my SUV did exactly the same thing at 40mph. I brought the Mazda to my mechanic and they are having difficulty diagnosing the problem. Along with the other consumers with this issue, I am afraid of this continuing and resulting in a serious injury or casualty.”
NHTSA complaint #10564162, filed 2014-02, 62,500 miles“My 17 year old daughter was pulling out of a parking lot to cross 4 lanes of traffic and lost all acceleration! Stopping in the middle of the highway. I was in the turning lane watching a semi and 20 cars headed straight for my daughter. Luckily she thought quick enough to put the car in reverse, since she was on a slight hill, she rolled back into the parking lot. Ford has issued an extended warranty for the throttle body on the escapes (sister to the Tribute) for this very issue. Mazda has only issued a special bulletin that the Tribute can loose acceleration, but did not say how to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10599070, filed 2014-06, 60,000 miles“Fuel fill neck diagnostic code po457 occurred and the check engine light came on which seemed to cause the vehicle to sputter, and to have loss of power while driving. Upon inspection there is nothing wrong with the part. Upon a google search other have had the same problem and it appears they recalled this same vehicle with the 3.0 engine (mine has the 2.5).”
NHTSA complaint #11022669, filed 2017-09, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact pulled over, shut off and restarted the vehicle however the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that throttle body had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the would pay a portion of the repair expenses. The failure mileage was 37,000. .. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467926, filed 2012-07, 37,000 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 2010 Mazda Tribute
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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