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2005 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (14%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (14%)
Chart based on 21 repairs.
2005 Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014167000 miUS $600 | Unbeknownst to me, I had to have a 'rusted' bolt replaced in exhaust system to pass inspection. Bolt had to be special ordered bc it is uncommon & wasn't in stock. Took 3 days to fix issue. (There were other issues but this was the BIG one) | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016153000 miUS $650 | replace both tie rod ends and several maintenance items. | ||
| Jun 2017158790 miUS $341 | worn front brake hoses. failed inspection. replaced, as well as rear pads | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 200825000 mi | Creaking sound from right front wheel. Replaced control arm and strut under factory warranty Sunroof assembly replaced (not functioning smoothly). Cd player not working. Replaced entire audio unit w/reconditioned model. Part of extended time in shop was due to wrong unit being delivered. Broken motor mount noticed by mechanic was replaced. Replaced as well as shocks for the rear hatch glass and gate. | ||
| Feb 201241000 miUS $150 | Rear window hatch glass would not latch resulting in warning light on dash that a door was open. | ||
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Dec 201592000 miUS $50 | front brake hoses replaced due to cracking. entire system bled. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in New Jersey, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 201296700 mi | Abs light came on, FWD light was intermittently flashing Upon evaluation, it was discovered that The speed sensor/tone ring on the left was broken, the right was not looking good, replaced both front axles Battery indicator light flashes on and off. Changed battery, still does same thing. Shop indicates it the alternator. Scheduled to have this repair made picked up car from shop, ran great, upon arriving home would not go into park (Grinding noise) called shop for return, front left axle disengaged requiring a tow to shop | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200861000 miUS $2300 | Transfer case seal leaked lost oil, gears shot transfer case replaced. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Victoria, Australia May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201070060 miA $350 | Indication of alternator fault, but has cleared up. Have purchased an OEM alternator as genuine Mazda alternator fraudulent price. Will replace alternator if problem reappears. Engine warning light on - remedied by reattaching vacuum line. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012113000 miUS $473 | Shifter would not shift out of Park and key sometimes would not go back far enough to release from ignition. Replaced shifter mechanism. Must use parking brake PRIOR to placing in Park or have problems shifting out of Park. | ||
| Nov 2012124000 mi | Massive oil leak along with hole in muffler and transmission fluid bad again after flush less than a year ago. Idling rough. Sometimes long cranking times to start, so diagnosed bad fuel pump. | ||
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018104000 miUS $35 | Fuel filter. Engine showing code indicating high fuel rail pressure, research showed this as most likely cause. Did not clear the code. | ||
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| May 2012132059 miUS $2295 | New PCM, locksmith rprogramming,sparkplugs replaced. replaced compressor w/clutch-new,orifice tube, drier, evac/echarge/dye | ||
| Mar 2013138500 miUS $721 | One motor and transmission mount replaced for excessive vibration. Worse afterwards and now need to repair other mounts. | ||
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