2010 Mazda Tribute

▲ Better than typical

2010 Mazda Tribute
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:13:51.688Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 39 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2000	5
2001	563
2002	384
2003	199
2004	157
2005	377
2006	130
2007	4
2008	202
2009	35
2010	39
2011	7

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 28%

28% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

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Two years ago my vehicle started loosing electrical power steering.. there is a recall for this issueâ¦ my vehicle was not experiencing this issue at the time of the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250427

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT DROVE SLOWLY AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180130

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251020

2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE WITH 57K ON IT JUST DIED WHILE DOING 80 DOWN THE FREEWAY, HAD TO GET IT TOWED. IT SIMPLY SHUTOFF. I THINK ITS THE FUEL PUMP BUT I AM NOT REALLY SURE. PLUGGED IT INTO A SCANNER AND NO CODES. IT STARTED UP AFTER THE TOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180508

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V788000 (FUEL PROPULSION); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171219

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140716 — steering

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V282000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150520 — suspension

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury...

Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Campaign 15E045000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180130 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V788000 — check if this car was fixed