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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%)

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2005 Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (38%)

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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 2014

167000 mi

US $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 2016

153000 mi

US $650
replace both tie rod ends and several maintenance items. 
Jun 2017

158790 mi

US $341
worn front brake hoses. failed inspection. replaced, as well as rear pads 
Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2017
May 2008

25000 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 2012

41000 mi

US $150
Rear window hatch glass would not latch resulting in warning light on dash that a door was open. 

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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 2015

92000 mi

US $50
front brake hoses replaced due to cracking. entire system bled. 
Mazda Tribute in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012

96700 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 2008

61000 mi

US $2300
Transfer case seal leaked lost oil, gears shot transfer case replaced. 
Mazda Tribute in Victoria, Australia
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

70060 mi

A $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 2012

113000 mi

US $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 2012

124000 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. 

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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 2018

104000 mi

US $35
Fuel filter. Engine showing code indicating high fuel rail pressure, research showed this as most likely cause. Did not clear the code. 

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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 2012

132059 mi

US $2295
New PCM, locksmith rprogramming,sparkplugs replaced. replaced compressor w/clutch-new,orifice tube, drier, evac/echarge/dye 
Mar 2013

138500 mi

US $721
One motor and transmission mount replaced for excessive vibration. Worse afterwards and now need to repair other mounts. 

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