Car financing: 2005 Mazda Tribute
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.8 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 2005 Mazda Tribute for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
The 2005 Mazda Tribute for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 Mazda Tribute for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2005 Mazda Tribute, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the specs mean
Power: the 2.3L 4-cylinder; drive: 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $45.57 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the Tribute is like
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Good uses for the Tribute
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Try before you buy
A week with the Tribute answers more than any brochure. If the Tribute is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Year and trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
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Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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.
Ask us about the 2005 Mazda Tribute
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?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one 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.