Trolling Motor Speed Switch Part #8

Real courteous and attentive to my concerns

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was 5 stars order the switch and it failed a few months later and replaced it without a hassle and this has to be the best electric motor I've ever owned, great company

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Shaun M. on October 31, 2026

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Recommends this product

Customer service is lacking….

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Installation of part did not solve my issue as I found the lower unit with corrosion. I sent and called to receive the torque for the 2bolts on lower unit so I could order those parts but still have not received an answer. This is how you lose customers. I have decided to move on from Newport Vessels and will order both my next Jon boat and kayak motors from another manufacturer.

Performance

2 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by William J. on October 30, 2026

Verified buyer

Does not recommend this product

Your customer service is awesome, your product, not so much.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Nothing wrong with the speed switch but I couldn't give it 5 stars because it didn't fix the problem, which according to Ryan, is probably the coil(s) of the electric motor. All of your employees are courteous and very committed to excellent customer service. The reason I want a refund, rather than applying the value of the switch toward a new motor, is that I just don't have confidence in your product. I really haven't put all that many hours on my Newport Vessels trolling motor and yet it has failed. Your people are awesome; your product, not so much.

Performance

3 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Scott F. on October 12, 2026

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Recommends this product

I returned the item...

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I returned the item and ordered a whole new trolling motor .

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Paul B. on September 18, 2026

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Recommends this product

Great Service

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by Jim L. on September 7, 2026

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Recommends this product

this is the third...

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

this is the third switch i put on this motor and it doesnt seem to change speeds the way it should , asi put it in first speed it goes straight to high revs maybe you people should think about getting a different manufacturery for this part i really havent used this motor to warrent this kind of problem i probobly wont ever buy this poduct again it costs too much to keep it running

Performance

1 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by thomas A. on August 27, 2026

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Does not recommend this product

Perfect match but it...

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Perfect match but it wasn't the cause of my problem.

Performance

4 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by Chris C. on August 22, 2026

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Recommends this product

It fixed my issue with mushy shifting.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

It fixed my issue with mushy shifting.

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Thomas S. on August 11, 2026

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Recommends this product

perfect

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

perfect

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by wade H. on August 7, 2026

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Recommends this product

Fit perfectly. Works great....

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Fit perfectly. Works great. Reasonaby priced. Couldn't ask for more

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by Arthur C. on July 17, 2026

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Recommends this product

The customer service agents[Ryan...

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service agents[Ryan and Cody] were both very helpful and pleasant to deal with on the phone.

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Bob F. on July 7, 2026

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Recommends this product

Excellent quality

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Julio Cesar J. on June 30, 2026

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Recommends this product

Easy to install and...

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to install and worked. Just take your time and make sure not to pinch the wires

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by Brandon S. on June 29, 2026

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Recommends this product

Didn’t completely fix the...

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Didn’t completely fix the problem. Some speeds are working but not all. 2 and 3 on forward and 1and 2 in reverse.

Reviewed by Richard K. on June 25, 2026

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Recommends this product

Perfect replacement

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

It was delivered on the scheduled day as told. It was easy enough to replace without having to pay for a technician.

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by David B. on May 25, 2026

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Recommends this product

I Do Not Recommend Newport Trolling Motors

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

After a long wait, and lot of red tape, I finally received this part under warranty. It did not correct the problem, and no one in "Customer Care" will reply to my request for a refund. Four weeks with no fishing. Maybe I could use my trolling motor as an anchor.

Performance

1 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Mike G. on April 30, 2026

Verified buyer

Does not recommend this product

Response from Newport: Sorry to hear about your experience. That’s not what we expect.
It looks like your case has been reviewed, and a replacement motor has been approved and is already on the way.
We appreciate your patience while we worked through this and look forward to getting you back on the water.

“UPDATE Revised Review”

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

“UPDATE”
I want to update my original review regarding the speed switch failure on my trolling motor. After posting my disappointment, Ryan at Newport Vessels customer service reached out to me directly to learn more about the issue. Ryan took the time to listen and discuss the problem with me, and without hesitation they sent out a replacement speed switch.
It’s rare these days to find a company that truly stands behind their products and treats customers with this level of care and respect. Ryan’s willingness to step in, listen, and resolve the issue went above and beyond my expectations. Because of that experience, I felt it was only fair to update my review and recognize the outstanding customer service I received.

Thank you to Ryan and Newport Vessels for standing behind your product and taking care of your customers. That kind of support makes a big difference and is something I really appreciate. And you earned my full respect and a lifetime customer!!


“Original” Regarding the failure of my speed switch. Clearly Newport uses a cheap and disposable speed switch, when it won’t even last two years.

Performance

3 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by Chris T. on February 22, 2026

Does not recommend this product

Response from Newport: We’re sorry to hear this and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’ve reached out directly to learn more and see how we can help resolve the issue.

Poor Shipping

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Dropped 1 star due to poor shipping. No bubble wrap. Was in a thin box and shipped in a packing envelope with no extra security. The ground tab on the new switch is loose because of shipping. The box it came in was crushed. Still installed the new speed switch we will see if it'll work. After install it now clicks into gears which my old switch wasn’t clicking. I previously lost all 3 reverse speeds and 2 speeds forward. Hoping this new switch fixes the problem.

Performance

3 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Junior N. on December 3, 2025

Verified buyer

Recommends this product

Response from Newport: Thank you for letting us know about the issue with your shipment. We’re glad the switch resolved your issue, and we appreciate your business with us.

item was as described

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

item was as described

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Saltwater

Reviewed by lee G. on October 30, 2025

Verified buyer

Recommends this product

Response from Newport: Glad the product met your expectations — we aim for reliability every time.

Speed Switch worked Great.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The speed switch worked great. It's like a brand new motor. It does help to have 2 people changing it, but it's easy to do. I had a neighbor help me. Done in 30 minutes.

Performance

5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)

Environment

Freshwater

Reviewed by Donald B. on September 12, 2025

Verified buyer

Recommends this product

Response from Newport: Your satisfaction is our top priority. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.