2010 Mazda Tribute steering problems

11 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 28%
typical mileage: 100,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mazda Tribute steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: electric power assist systemReported May 29, 2014 · 33,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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. 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.

Recall number 14V282000 · Recall details

What 2010 Mazda Tribute owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 27, 2025 · Steering · FL

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.. I informed mazda who stated there system shows it was repaired during the recall will not cover the cost, but this is not true. I’m the only owner and I can’t drive it due to this issue

Filed Nov 26, 2021 · Steering · 123,000 miles · RI

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 intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2021 · Steering · HI

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

Filed Apr 10, 2020 · Steering · MO

The steering began twitching while driving and then while backing the steering went out and stopped responding mid-backing in my driveway.

Filed Jan 11, 2020 · Steering · 10 miles · GA

Steering is off line

Filed Nov 14, 2019 · Steering · 106,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda tribute. While pulling into a parking lot, the electric power steering failed and an unknown indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact believed that there were faulty components in the steering wheel. The contact was able to pull into a parking spot and had the vehicle towed home. Capital mazda of cary (525 crossroads blvd, cary, nc 27511, (919) 859-2000) suggested to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing at the contact's expense. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall in 2014, they would not assist with the repair costs, contact stated he retired technician from caterpillar inc can handle most repairs himself, had aess to a diagnostic computer and pulled the codes for the failure, looked up the codes up for a steering torque sensor ordered one from capital mazda on november 14th for delivery on friday the 15th picked it up but didn't have time to install til the 16th which is a saturday. Installed and still have the same failure. But the sensor part from mazda had been used and put back in box which were estimated at $2,800. The sensor alone was $368.98 located a tribute in a load u-pull-it junkyard got the whole assembly for $35.44 got the part removed and replaced the unit vehicle performed as it should the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. *bf

Filed Apr 27, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 62,156 miles · MA

While the car was in use and running, the timing chain cover failed resulting in the serpentine belt tensioner coming detached. The serpentine tensioner mount broke off the timing chan cover, resulting in the loss of all loads driven from the serpentine belt. This failure presents a severe safety issue as without the serpentine belt properly functioning the alternator will not generate electricity, the battery will be drained and then the electric power steering will fail. An average driver will not be able to control the vehicle without power steering and brake assistance. Until almost all of the oil has been thrown from the engine or the battery dies, there is no warning to the driver -- the driver knows nothing of this failure until the low oil pressure, alternator or check engine light comes on. The vehicle had only 62156 miles when this extraordinary failure occurred.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Steering · 128,000 miles · MI

Power steering would lock and not allow movement of steering wheel while turning

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Steering · 100,000 miles · NC

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. The vehicle was taken to capital mazda of cary (525 crossroads blvd, cary, nc 27511, (919) 859-2000) where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 23, 2014 · Steering · 47,000 miles · OH

Power steering intermittently cuts out due to powersteering sensor within column.

Questions about the 2010 Mazda Tribute steering

Does the 2010 Mazda Tribute have steering problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Mazda Tribute, 28% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Mazda Tribute steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Mazda Tribute steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V282000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mazda Tribute have bad steering?

The Mazda Tribute model years with the most steering complaints are 2008 (94 complaints), 2001 (35 complaints) and 2009 (19 complaints).