Towing for a 2005 Mazda Tribute
Towing for the 2005 Mazda Tribute: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2005 Mazda Tribute for towing
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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.
Towing: how we help
Searching for towing for the 2005 Mazda Tribute? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. It is powered by the 2.3L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
How the request works
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Stay on the road
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
A short checklist
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Car care, briefly
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
One more step
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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