Skip to main content

Used 2005 Mazda Tribute Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
180 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.88 out of 5 stars

best vehicle I ever owned

freespirit, 06/02/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My Mazda tribute is is my baby, Handling is the best engine performance is great power right when you need it . You don't have to worry about handling curves because it is very smooth . Gas mileage on the highway is about 25-27 mpg. City mileage is poor 14-17 mpg.. All in all I love my Tribute

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Buy for an SUV

John Taylor, 06/09/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Vehicle goes anywhere without problems...we've been off road, the beach, highway travelling, city commuting, Texas thunderstorms, Texas heat, loaded with family, and never experienced any problems with over 95,000 miles on the vehicle.

Report Abuse
2005 Mazda Tribute for sale near you
Showing 3 of 18 listings
See all 18 listings

4.5 out of 5 stars

2005 Tribute-S overview

Mark B., 02/13/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My wife & I set out to purchase an SUV to transport kids, have the capability to tow at least up to 3,500 lbs, small enough to drive around in city traffic and be as inexpensive a purchase as possible. I looked at the Honda CRV & Pilot but neither met our entire criteria. After 2 months of ownership the Tribute-S is very satisfying in terms of driveability, reliability and looks. We find the Tribute quiet, nimble handling, fits/adjusts to my 5'0 wife & seats her high to see out over the traffic. The V-6 power/take-off is great! Of all the options to choose from, we opted for the extra security of the "side curtain air bags" and did lower our car insurance a bit.

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom

Deb, 06/12/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute i Fwd 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

So far, I really love this SUV. It is a really comfortable vehicle and it is a pleasure to drive.

Report Abuse

4 out of 5 stars

good all around small SUV

nils, 06/14/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Drove several Small SUV's before deciding on this one (Xterra, Escape, Vue, Equinox, Liberty, others). Tribute was the best overall value. With good rebates got some nice options including moonroof and 6-cd changer. I find the FWD to be just fine for my style of 99% road driving. Don't pay extra for 4WD unless you're going to use it off-road.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5