Model year
2005 Mazda Tribute
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 377 complaints for the 2005 Mazda Tribute (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (134), STRUCTURE:BODY (107), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (75). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 563 complaints
- 2002 384 complaints
- 2003 199 complaints
- 2004 157 complaints
- 2005 377 complaints
- 2006 130 complaints
- 2008 202 complaints
- 2009 35 complaints
- 2010 39 complaints
- 2011 7 complaints
Recalls
12V357000 · Jul 27, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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…
06V116000 · Apr 12, 2006
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…
04V605000 · Dec 23, 2004
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…
Complaints
377 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 16, fire flag on 4, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 2WD · 2.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tribute 2WD · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Tribute 2WD · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Tribute 4WD · 2.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Tribute 4WD · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tribute 4WD · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Mazda Tribute at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.