2005 Mazda Tribute Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “gas pedal sticks” (15% of reports).
- 85vehicle speed control complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas pedal sticks: mentioned in 13 of 85 complaints (15%)
- Gets stuck: mentioned in 8 of 85 complaints (9%)
- Cold weather: mentioned in 8 of 85 complaints (9%)
- Carbon build: mentioned in 5 of 85 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Mazda Tribute vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 6 | 15% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% | 11,435 |
| 2008 Tribute | 53 | 26% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Tribute | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2006 Tribute | 49 | 38% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Tribute | 85 | 23% | 70,000 |
| 2004 Tribute | 34 | 22% | 90,000 |
| 2003 Tribute | 34 | 17% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Tribute | 37 | 10% | 73,000 |
| 2001 Tribute | 40 | 7% | 111,140 |
| 2000 Tribute | 1 | 20% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:cables; engine and engine cooling
Problem: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Risk: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Cruise, blake pedal hard to press when cruise is on. Air bag lite on 99 percent of the time
Vehicle was traveling on a four-lane highway with cruise control on. The vehicle suddenly began to accelerate uncontrollably; tried applying the brake, turning off the cruise control, pressing the decelerate button, nothing worked. I had to apply a great deal of force to the brakes in order to slow…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. While driving, the liftgate flew open and several grocery items fell onto the street. The contact pulled over and closed the liftgate. The contact drove home without any further issues. In addition, the vehicle surged forward when the contact attempted to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Mazda Tributes have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2005 Mazda Tribute (23% of the 377 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mazda Tribute vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2005 Mazda Tribute?
The most frequent phrase is “gas pedal sticks”, in 13 of 85 complaints, followed by “gets stuck” (8).
Other 2005 Mazda Tribute problems
- Suspension problems (137)
- Structure problems (126)
See all 2005 Mazda Tribute problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Tribute years.