2006 Mazda Tribute vehicle speed control problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2006 Mazda Tribute — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. While driving 85 mph and depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal had to be depressed multiple times to slow the vehicle down. The contact drove the vehicle home. Also, while the vehicle was in drive, it…”
filed Apr 10, 2019
“Gas pedal sticks making it hard to accelerate. Dangerous when in traffic and gas pedal will not move. Whether it is summer or winter trying to accelerate is becoming very dangerous when driving.”
filed Nov 21, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could…Campaign 12V357000 · Jul 27, 2012
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Tribute | 53 | 26% |
| 2005 Tribute | 85 | 23% |
| 2004 Tribute | 34 | 22% |
| 2003 Tribute | 34 | 17% |
| 2002 Tribute | 37 | 10% |
| 2001 Tribute | 40 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.