At the shop, Mazda speed-control issues have a recognizable signature. 319 documented complaints across 30 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. 2005 Mazda Tribute tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 45 crash reports and 17 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Across the 148 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 61,303 miles. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin MAZDA / CRUISE CONTROL
30 model-year entries · 2005–2025
Mazda cruise control problems
319 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mazda vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
319
Recalls
0
Year-models
30
Avg fix
$600
45crashes
17injuries
Worst-affected Mazda model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2005 Mazda Tribute
77 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Mazda Tribute
44 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2006 Mazda Tribute
39 complaints · ~$600 severe
2012 Mazda Mazda3
13 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 Mazda CX-5
12 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 Mazda CX-5
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2015 Mazda CX-5
8 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 Mazda Mazda6
8 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Mazda Mazda3
8 complaints · ~$600 severe
2019 Mazda CX-5
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2012 Mazda CX-9
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2021 Mazda CX-5
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 Mazda CX-5
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Mazda Mazda3
6 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2010 Mazda CX-9
6 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2006 Mazda Mazda3
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2021 Mazda CX-30
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 Mazda Mazda6
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 Mazda Mazda3
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Mazda CX-7
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Mazda RX-8
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2025 Mazda CX-5
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2020 Mazda CX-5
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2017 Mazda CX-5
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Mazda CX-7
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
Common questions
How many Mazda cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
319 complaints across 30 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Mazda.
Which Mazda model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2005 Mazda Tribute leads with 77 complaints in this category. Next: 2008 Tribute (44) and 2006 Tribute (39).
What does it cost to fix Mazda cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Mazda lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mazda cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Mazda vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Mazda.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.