2008 Mazda Tribute for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2008 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.
2008 Mazda Tribute specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.9 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 197 g/km | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.47 | $13.02 | $15.19 | $16.59 | $17.36 | $18.29 | $19.22 |
2008 Mazda Tribute: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 34 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,400 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,604 | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 |
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 2008 Mazda Tribute
- NHTSA lists 4 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 202 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (94), vehicle speed control (53) and power train (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V677000 | 2015-10-19 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair... |
| 14V552000 | 2014-09-10 | hybrid propulsion system | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating. |
| 14V282000 | 2014-05-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the... |
| 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.... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Mazda Tribute for buyers
No 2008 Mazda Tribute is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the 2008 Mazda Tribute, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Tribute
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
The powertrain to know here is the 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid, with front-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 7.4 L/100 km, means roughly 22 litres for 300 km. Expect about $11.47 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the Tribute
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Good uses for the Tribute
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Tribute answers the big questions. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Send a request
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2008 Mazda Tribute from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Mazda Tribute for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Mazda Tribute
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Mazda Tribute have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Mazda Tribute cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2294.00.
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.