2005
Mazda Tribute

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$19,765
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Available trims

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  • 2.3L Man i
    Starts at
    $19,765
    24 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.3L Auto i
    Starts at
    $20,370
    22 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.3L Man i 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,465
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2.3L Auto i 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,870
    19 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3.0L Auto s
    Starts at
    $23,100
    20 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3.0L Auto s 4WD
    Starts at
    $24,600
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

More powerful four-cylinder
Available V-6
Available 4WD
Carlike driving feel
Sporty suspension tuning

The good & the bad

The good

Easy-to-manage size
Maneuverability
V-6 performance
Four-cylinder fuel economy
Crash-test ratings

The bad

Noise
Short seat bottoms
Occasional floatiness
Lack of low-range gearing
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Mazda Tribute base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Consumer reviews

85% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 27 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.1
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By Fred from Forest Grove, Oregon
Owns this car
February 25, 2023

Really good buy.

Purchased the 2005 Tribute AWD 4 cylinder A/T new, daily driver and for weekend trips. Currently (2023) has 280k miles. As a precaution at 250k miles, we O/H'd the tranny, O/H'dm rear differential, replaced rubber brake lines, throttle cable, wheel bearings, u-joints. Didn't replace CV joints, as they are still tight. Interior is holding up well, exterior paint showing some age from being parked outside. I run Toyo AT tires, rated for 55k miles, 3 sets now exceeded 75k miles with one set going 85k. Only thing I don't like is the road noise from the (traction) tires. 21 mpg city, 25 hwy. Without cruise control. Very reliable, no surprises. Paid $16k new, spent $6k a couple years ago on repairs. Was worth it. It's a no frills rig that never lets me down. Not a lot of electronic stuff to fail. 4 stars overall because the seats could've been softer.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Tman from Indiana
Owns this car
January 29, 2023

Horrible gas mileage!!!

Absolutely HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE!! Unbelievably horrible gas mileage!!! Costs a fortune to run this rust bucket!! The first costly repair and the junk is history!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Mazda Tribute?

The 2005 Mazda Tribute is available in 2 trim levels:

  • i (4 styles)
  • s (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Mazda Tribute?

The 2005 Mazda Tribute offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2005 Mazda Tribute reliable?

The 2005 Mazda Tribute has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Mazda Tribute owners.

Is the 2005 Mazda Tribute a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Mazda Tribute. 85.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 27 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.6
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