2005 Mazda Tribute reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Mazda Tribute — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 542
- 14 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION
- 134 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 22 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#941
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
+346
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2003-2007
+262
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
25%
Suspension: 134 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Mazda Tribute
- SUSPENSION 134
- STRUCTURE:BODY 107
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 75
- ENGINE 23
- WHEELS 21
1 recall on record for the 2005 Mazda Tribute
- NHTSA 12V357000 · 2012 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could c
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Mazda Tribute units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Mazda Tribute reliable?
NHTSA has 542 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Mazda Tribute and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is suspension (134 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Mazda Tribute units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mazda Tribute?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension (134), structure:body (107), vehicle speed control (75), engine (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Mazda Tribute?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.