2005 Mazda Tribute for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Mazda Tribute for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2005 Mazda Tribute specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $21.39 |
2005 Mazda Tribute: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Mazda Tribute
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 377 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (137), structure (126) and vehicle speed control (85). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V357000 | 2012-07-27 | vehicle speed control:cables | Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed.... |
| 06V116000 | 2006-04-12 | seats:front assembly:head restraint | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOON ROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT... |
| 04V605000 | 2004-12-23 | latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock | CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2005 Mazda Tribute
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2005 Mazda Tribute for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2005 Mazda Tribute, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 377 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension, structure and vehicle speed control; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Under the hood
The powertrain to know here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 29 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 9.8 L/100 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $151.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Who rents the Tribute
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Try the Tribute on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Mazda Tribute from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Mazda Tribute for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Mazda Tribute
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Mazda Tribute?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Mazda Tribute before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2005 Mazda Tribute cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.