2005 Mazda Tribute Review

Name: 2005 Mazda Tribute Review
Brand: Mazda
Price: 2030 USD
Rating: 4.6 (180 reviews)

Price Estimate: $2,030 - $3,409

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Roomy and comfortable interior, peppy V6 engine, drives more like a car than a truck, long list of standard features.

Cons

Mediocre fuel economy and driving range on V6 models.

What’s new

Extensive changes for the Tribute this year include a new base engine, restyled exterior and a new electronic four-wheel-drive system. A floor-mounted shifter replaces the awkward column shifter, and ABS is now standard on all models.

Edmunds says

Roomy on the inside, stylish on the outside and fun to drive wherever it goes, the Tribute is one of our favorite small SUVs.

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2005 Mazda Tribute
s 4dr SUV
$4,995
- 118,243 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Scenic Sales (419 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Towing Hitch
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Located in Arena, WI
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4F2YZ94195KM08248
Stock: M08248
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-04-2025
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2005 Mazda Tribute
s 4dr SUV
$3,995
fair price
$249 below market
- 167,340 miles
- 2 accidents, 3 owners, personal use
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Bolivar Motors (620 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Bolivar, MO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4F2CZ96105KM06878
Stock: M06878
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-01-2025

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Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

$166/mo

$165/mo

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Mazda Tribute Owner Reviews

4.6

180 reviews

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4(22%)

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Love this SUV

seemmons, 11/02/2011

2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

I love, love, love this car. My tribute currently has 89,000 mi. It's everything a small SUV should be. In the V6 with 4wd, it's powerful quick. I spend 2hrs in mine daily, both highway and dirt roads, and it's just as stable on the mud as it is on pavement. I'm getting around 25mpg. On our first big snow, I hit 4WD, and drove this thing through the mud and 16" of snow up a hill without …

310,000 mi no sign of stopping!

Larry, 08/01/2016

2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

I bought this car with 305,000 miles on it at a habitat for humanity store(thrift). only had to have the front main seal replaced and the serpentine belt $150.about 2 weeks after i got it.No problems since.going strong.A little over a year later,322,500 miles and prepping for a trip to Mi.no problems to report except the sun roof leaks like a sieve.8/7/2019 347,000 miles.planning our 3rd …

Mostly a great car

zel1, 05/14/2011

2005 Mazda Tribute s AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

We have put 164,000 miles on our Tribute, including many long highway trips and back woods driving on two-tracks in the UP of Michigan. We required a new (rebuilt Ford) transmission at 94,000 miles, which possibly can be attributed to driving with cupped tires that probably vibrated it to pieces. Mileage is so-so, up to about 21.5 on the highway (we are usually pretty heavily loaded on …

Going Strong 125k

tannerrocks, 02/25/2012

2005 Mazda Tribute s Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

This is the second Mazda I have owned; but this one has been the best car I have ever had thus far. I have had five cars in my life. I have replaced brackes, had some suspension work done (tie rods etc); but having had it since it was brand new I find it stellar. I don't off road with this; I drive on roads only. I travel with it almost annually; and it is our primary car on weekends so …

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2005 Tribute Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$19,765
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$166/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	29.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Poor
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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