Worst 2010 Mazda Tribute Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Mazda Tribute.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 78,054 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 49,836 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 74,742 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 88,667 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 68,729 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Actuator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Mazda Tribute
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~33,912 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2010 Mazda Tribute — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Tribute reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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