Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Mazda Tribute has 27 NHTSA speed control complaints and 1 speed control-related recall.
27
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
04V583000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2015 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNEXPECTED HIGH SPEED ACCELERATION CRASH. *SMD ... |
| Oct 23, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN . QUICKLY I SHIFTED THE VE... |
| Sep 19, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED AS IF I WAS PRESSING THE GAS. HOWEVER, I... |
| Oct 10, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | DEALER DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL AND HAS NOT NOTIFIED OF REPLACING THE PART AND A FORD DEALER I KN... |
| Jul 18, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. *TR |
| Jun 12, 2012 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I'VE NOTICED IN THE PAST 2-3 MONTHS THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF... |
| Jun 4, 2010 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERA... |
| Nov 18, 2009 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT | VEH.WAS JUST FIXED BY MAZDA 3 WEEKS EARLIER FOR THROTTLE DAMAGE CABLE DAMAGE/ IAC VALVE DEF. &WIDE O... |
| Oct 13, 2009 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED... |
| Jun 16, 2009 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE VEHICLE LURCHED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE STOPPED IN THE DRIVEWAY. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL W... |
| Mar 23, 2009 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE, IN LATE 2005 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, AND ... |
| Mar 20, 2009 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEC... |
| Jun 10, 2007 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOIS... |
| Oct 16, 2006 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. ON 10/12/2006 WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE MENTIONED VEHICLE IT ACCELERATED BY... |
| Jul 14, 2006 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | SUDDEN INCREASE OF ACCELERATION...TACHOMETER UP TO 3000, ENGINE VERY FAST,HAD A HARD TIME HOLDING BR... |
| Jul 8, 2005 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CONSUMER STATES SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER NOTICE IN THE MAIL IN 1-05 REGARDING THE ACCELERATOR CA... |
| Mar 15, 2005 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TURNING THE WHEEL, PARTICULARLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE, RESULTS IN A SQUEALING NOISE. THE DEALER SAID IT... |
| Feb 16, 2005 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V583000 CONCERNING ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FRO... |
| Nov 23, 2004 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE BACK BUMPER SLIGHTLY BUMPED THE LIGHT POLE. WHEN THE CONSU... |
| Sep 9, 2004 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CONSUMER HAD THE SPEED CONTROL FUNCTION ON. WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED U... |