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2005 Mazda Tribute consumer reviews

$19,765–$21,870 MSRP range
side view of 2005 Tribute Mazda
(27 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.6
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Always starts, cheap to find parts, great deal.

car is super reliable and being a truck under an suv until 2005, it has a frame and is safer than others. economy is good for an suv and it is beyond durable. the 2.3 liter engine is peppy and reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I really enjoy this car

Last spring I was looking for reliable 4 wheel transportation (mostly ride two wheels) So after some research, I found The Tribute, Vehicle reviews were very positive. Found one at a local dealership, first impressions was i liked the look and interior was very pleasing. After a long test drive & and look over mechnically. I decided was car for me. Negotiated a fair price and drove off the lot. Have for almost one year, and true to all the reviews has been a reliable and fun car to own.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

13 years I enjoy my Madza with harley no problem, an still to this day, I?m driving it back an forth to work, an where else I want to go, I love my Madza Tribute

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Terrible

I think for safety it?s the worst. I almost died in an accident last week because air bags never deployed . They say there wasn?t a recall but all lights were working so obviously something wasn?t installed properly

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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A comfortable drive.

Bought this car used. It is almost 15 years old now but still looks new and drives great. The mileage/gallon is decent for an SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2005 Mazda Tribute

Very comfortable. Easy to drive. Lot's of room inside. Convenient convenient rear hatch. It get very good gas mileage and was very affordable. I highly recommend this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've ever owned

I've had this vehicle since new (2005 to 2018), and it is the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned (compared to new Jeep owned 10 years, and others owned fewer years). It has never left me stranded, and repairs have been normal maintenance (oil, filter, brakes, tires, battery). No problems with motor, power train, power doors and windows, etc. The only negatives are minor issues, such as driver side seat belt recoil, CD player, and rear view mirror adjustments.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda Tribute

I love my Mazda Tribute. I've had it for several years now and it has been very reliable. It was my first car and i love it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda Tribute

I love my mazda tribute. I've had my car for several years and it's been very reliable. It was my first car and its been everywhere.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Trouble free and easy to drive.

I bought the Tribute new in 2005. It now has 88,000 miles on it. Low mileage because I owned 2 cars for 5 of the 10 years I have owned the Tribute. I have only had to buy new tires, brakes, and battery in 10 years. Pretty common replacements. I take excellent care of it and have the oil changed every 3-4 thousand miles. Being a single woman it has been the absolute best car for worry free driving. Most of the miles have been highway miles and I never hesitate to take road trips. I would recommend this car or would sell this car to anyone without any reservations or concerns. My only issue is the road noise. But I will take that over a car that is in the shop every few months.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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