10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,003 miles

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problem #3

Jul 282005

Tribute 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10 miles
I purchased a 2005 Mazda Tribute in July, 2005. The sticker on the car had an average mileage of 19 to 24 miles per gallon. I, to this date get 11 to 13 miles per gallon and 17-19 on the highway. I truly believe there is a problem in the fuel system or the engine. Contacted Mazda and was told epa was to blame and I needed to let the car get broken in. I currently have 6500 miles and still get 11-13 miles per gallon. I have a 16 gallon tank and get anywhere between 180 to 200 miles per tank. Dealer says nothing wrong and hasn't replaced anything.

- Springfield, IL, USA

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problem #2

Dec 212005

Tribute 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles
I had a 2005 Mazda Tribute I, bought in March 2005. In December 2005 I ran off the road and the vehicle rolled twice. I was not seriously injured, but the air bags failed to deploy in the accident. Further, the car radio came loose from its mountings, and whipped around on its antenna cable. I'm not certain, but I think the loose radio hit me in the side of the head causing bruises and contusions.

- Tappahannock, VA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 172004

Tribute 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,000 miles
2005 Mazda Tribute [4000 mi] brakes failed and throttle stuck on Dec 17, 2004. I had to pull hand brake to stop. Car was towed to dealership in amherst va. Throttle assy, idle control valve and a 100mi road test were done. Picked vehicle up on Jan 14,2005. On Jan 15th, problem occurred again with brakes non-responsive and throttle stuck. Someone else was driving and they turned engine off and coasted off the road. Vehicle was towed back to dealership in amherst and remains there at present.

- Brookneal, VA, USA

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