2010 Mazda Tribute Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tribute years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mazda Tribute. That ranks 8th out of 12 Tribute model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 33%), typically at around 44,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Mazda Tribute problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 33% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 28% | 81,078 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 18% | 58,635 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 15% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 15% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | 45,078 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 85,078 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 48,100 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 5% | 55,550 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 744 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Mazda Tribute recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Everytime I fill the car up with gas it does this thing where I lose power when I stop or when I turn the wheel. So I have to stop and start the car. Its very dangerous because it has cut off while I was making a turn. We have tried to fix it several times. We replaced the fuel pump and that helped…
Two years ago my vehicle started loosing electrical power steering.. there is a recall for this issue⦠my vehicle was not experiencing this issue at the time of the recall. I have not been able to drive my vehicle because it randomly looses power steering deeming it extremely dangerous to drive…
While driving at low speed (less than 50 mph) truck experienced brake loss. Was able to slow down and have no accident. Towed truck to mechanic and the next day brakes worked fine. Took truck to both AAA and to Mazda dealership for repair and no one can duplicate the issue. No instrument lights…
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became very stiff and was difficult to turn in either direction. The contact drove the vehicle with manual steering to his destination. The contact stated that the failure was…
There's no power steering as I was Driving it just got hard to steer and almost got into an accident car is not drivable at all
Other Mazda Tribute years
← 2009 Tribute · 2011 Tribute →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tribute | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 39 | 2 |
| 2009 Tribute | 35 | 1 |
| 2008 Tribute | 202 | 4 |
| 2007 Tribute | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Tribute | 130 | 2 |
| 2005 Tribute | 377 | 3 |
| 2004 Tribute | 157 | 5 |
| 2003 Tribute | 199 | 6 |
| 2002 Tribute | 384 | 7 |
| 2001 Tribute | 563 | 13 |
| 2000 Tribute | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda Tribute?
Owners most often report power train, steering, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mazda Tribute?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Mazda Tribute a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tribute model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.