2004 Mazda Tribute | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -22 City / 23 -25 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

130 -200

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Kathleen F

Power and storage of the Mazda tribute.

I love having the v6 engine and all wheel drive-it makes me feel more secure I the midst of midwestern winters! I also love how much space there is in the trunk for hauling everything related to kids and pets.

Jill T

This car is very reliable and great in the rain and snow with all season radials . Front wheel drive gives better stability in the bad weather.

I love my Tribute. The hatchback cargo space is perfect for shopping trips and the back seat is good for trips with the dogs. My car runs great with regular routine maintenance. I did replace some of the coils at about 132k miles

Terra K

My Mazda tribute is a great commuter car and is decent on your gas mileage.

My Mazda has over 220, 000 miles and still keeps going. Little maintenance and runs great. The brake system did go out and that has been my biggest problem since owning my Mazda. It has been very reliable even over 220, 000 miles. I do have to constantly put in power steering fluid otherwise it makes a horrible dull squeaking noise. It is nice and roomy but still compact.

Zachary B

The cup holders hold nice sized cups.

Very good on gas reliable and smooth driving. Nice seats no issues ever. It is easy to handle. Nothing ever goes wrong I had to actually get a new starter due to my nephew. Other than that the cars nice I would suggest buying one. My next car of choice would be a Mustang when I retire from my future job.

Megan L

It's good for a family of four.

There was no problem with my car. I used it for 8 years until the transmission was down. It's really good for family,

John D

2004 Mazda tribute. Great overall value.

Only issue has been, radio and 02 sensors. Great mileage for 4x4. Very reliable. Tow package is great for our pop up camper. Seating is leather and hold up extremely well. Drives smooth and straight with mild road noise. Plenty of seating room. 6 cyl engine runs great with plenty of power.

Brittany L

Awesome car, but hefty breakdowns after ten years.

My truck has always run pretty well, although in the last five years, it started having more expensive issues like a broken alternator and leaking coolant. There are some electrical issues too that mess with my radios and windows. Overall, I love the size and the drive, I'm just not a fan of all the hefty repairs. The car is 15 years old but only 120000 miles

mike m

Incredibly comfortable and rides smoothly. Exceptionally easy to drive and handle.

The visibility, looking in all directions is wonderful.

Negative Owner Reviews

faith G

Car battery has many problems

This car has had battery issues ever since I bought it. I have taken it to several different car shops and each time, they have not been able to find what is wrong. One day, the car will be working and the next day, it will not start. I have bought several batteries, new wires, starters, etc. But am still having the same problem. It really is a pain to not have a reliable car.

Hanna C

Great driving vehicle, few cons.

This car runs very smoothly and has nice perks. Leather seats that are heated, sunroof, etc. The seats are very easy to put down and you feel very safe driving this. Shifting gears is behind the steering wheel like a U-Haul and it is a bit of a gas guzzler, but not too bad. Great for cold. And snowy winters - heat and ac kick on right away!

Wesley B

Comfortable family vehicle.

This vehicle is a great family car. It is very roomy and the seats are comfortable and adjustable. However there are no vents in the back of the vehicle so if you have little ones they will get hot during the summer. The car itself performs very well. It handles well and is a great gas saver for an SUV type vehicle. I am very pleased with my vehicle since becoming a father. I rely on this vehicle as a daily driver, whether it be to work or to a family outing or to the grocery store, it always gets me where I need to be.

Mary R

My vehicle is very old, and I would like to replace it with a new one

I really don't have any problem with it. I would just like to upgrade, because it is a very old vehicle. It still runs good and the body of the vehicle is in good shape. I have recently put some new tires on it. Its dose have a 4 wheel drive on it but it is not functional

Pat F

Great car if you keep up with routine maintenance

The car has been reliable with an engine that operates well and requires only routine maintenance. There have been a couple small issues (horn not working, seat belt reminder beeps every 30 minutes even though seatbelt is fastened, etc.). Overall, not bad given the age of the vehicle. I've got 150,000 miles on it and it shows no signs of having any mechanical issues. Friends of mine have driven Mazda's until they've put 250,000+ miles. Reliable and easy to operate.

mackenzie M

It is old but well loved.

I love the size and shape of my vehicle. I do not love how old it is or some of the outdated features

Cesar A

One important thing about the car is that it is comfortable.

The car runs fine. Ac works perfectly. However, the vehicle has some visible damage on the back tail lights.

Marco S

High enough to see over people. Don't buy it because the engine too noisy

Engine too loud. Drives well. High enough to see over people. No major faults

Mazda Tribute Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

DX

130 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

LX

200 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

ES

200 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

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2004 Mazda Tribute Owner Reviews

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Kathleen F on February 20, 2021

Power and storage of the Mazda tribute.

I love having the v6 engine and all wheel drive-it makes me feel more secure I the midst of midwestern winters! I also love how much space there is in the trunk for hauling everything related to kids and pets.

Kat W on February 12, 2021

Great, reliable SUV with plenty of space for a small family.

I love the smooth drive, comfortable seating and all the space in the back for hauling things. The heating and a/c heat up and cool down quickly. The only I thing I would change is adding air vents in the back because the people in the back of the car only have the heat/air from the vents in the front of the car. It is been a great family vehicle. I would buy another tribute in a heartbeat.

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Ranks #13 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2004 Mazda Tribute has an average owner rating of 4.08 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 16 other Compact SUVs.

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2004 Subaru Forester

4.67

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2004 Scion xB

4.52

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2004 Mazda Tribute

3.97

Ranks #8 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Mazda Tribute has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Compact SUVs.

1

2004 Scion xA

38 MPG

2

2004 Scion xB

35 MPG

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2004 Mazda Tribute

25 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 Mazda Tribute oil type?

Answer: The 2004 Mazda Tribute uses SAE 5w-30 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.4 US quarts. You can find this oil at any maSSRetail location. You can also find it...

What's the 2004 Mazda Tribute coolant type?

Answer: The 2004 Mazda Tribute uses Mazda premium yellow coolant for the vehicle. This is what will come in the car from the factory and what the dealership will put into it when You have it serviced by them. If You...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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