Used 2005 Mazda Tribute Consumer Reviews
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Problems with my Tribute
Maria, 08/28/2008
2005 Mazda Tribute i AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love driving my Tribute, wonderful in bad weather, great visibility. It is noisy, but generally I have liked it except it has had lots of problems. Electrical - completely died in traffic at 30,000 miles. Had to have computer reset. Transmission problems at 34,000 miles. Now I just had to have radiator and coolant system replaced at 42,000. All covered by warranty and service excellent but I am afraid to keep it. I need reliable car to travel to see elderly parents.
Fun to drive
Jay, 02/18/2005
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I enjoy driving this tribute. It handles great in the snow and slippery roads. I wish it had a little better mileage and a bigger gas tank. It only holds 15 gallons @18 to 20 mpg. I live at the gas station. The car drives well and is roomy. No major problems after driving it for 9000 miles. I would buy another one.
Fun Car
Like the Mazda, 06/19/2010
2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have 88000 miles on the Tribute and really like it. Have new front brakes and new tires. However, had to have front left and right axles replaced -- which was a shock as the car handles so well. I do like driving the car and it has held up well. I have leather seats and the leather is still like new. Would definitely buy another one.
Really Great
Dan, 02/01/2008
2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
No problems in 21000 miles. Acceleration, conering, turning radius, all really good. A very easy handling vehicle with good vision. Mileage, 20 city, 27 interstate at 70 mph. Other than noisy tires I love it.
2005 tribute problems
diverdan1, 11/05/2011
2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
since buying this vehicle i have had 7300.00 warranty work done on it and heaven alone knows how much apparently my problems i have spent on it. it is the worst vehicle i have ever owned and suggest to anyone to do some thorough research before ever buying a mazda ford tribute. apparently my problems are not over yet according to my mechanic. buyer be aware when purchasing one of these.