Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 23 -26 HWY
Horsepower
171 -240
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Andrea W
I love my Mazda tribute! It is big, comfortable, good mileage, and safe!
I have had no problems at all with my tribute. I wish perhaps I had better gas mileage as with a little economy car, but I would rather fill up more often and have the safety and security of my bigger, heavier tribute. Driver’s seat comfy and big, dashboard set up nicely for easy viewing and access. I have plenty of room for 3 in back seat - comfy seats, plenty of legroom, good airflow. The large trunk/back area is good and roomy. I love being able to fold down passenger seats for more hauling room - even more room when I take the back seats out! Good/plenty of windows gives me good viewing all around my vehicle. I love having sensors in the back to help guide me in backing up. I slowly stopped at a red light with several other vehicles; the new Toyota Camry behind me did not. I heard tires squealing as she tried to stop but she crashed into my rear-end. All I felt was a slight bump. Her car was totaled - front end crushed, front tires buckled into and under front end, windshield destroyed. Her airbags deployed and she was unable to get out because front doors on both sides were buckled and crushed. All I had was a slight dent on rear bumper and my spare tire was knocked down from where Camry hit me! I used to get side-swiped, run out of my lane, run off the road in my Honda Civic. That never happens to me now. Never. I am so much safer in my tribute; I can see so much better driving now.
accountCircle aaron e
Handles very well and has tons of room for passengers as well as loading things to move.
Love how it drives and gas mileage and storage space but my AC has broken twice
accountCircle Karamia S
It's the perfect size for me and my family. I love that it has tons of room and I'm able to put the seats down if I don't have enough trunk space. I've put over 250,000 miles on it and it still runs very well. Easy to drive, mirrors are big and lots of legroom.
It's great for road trips and high enough off the ground that every little pothole doesn't hurt the car.
accountCircle Barbara N
Mazda reliability. My tribute is a reliable, everyday vehicle.
My Mazda is very reliable. I have had hardly any trouble with it. I have replaced one battery in seven years. I have replaced four tires- primarily because my car sits outside summer and winter. She starts no matter how cold it is, and on the first turn of the ignition. Steers easily in snow. Holds the road well in all kinds of weather. Comfortable seating for all day trips. The only thing I do not have is a rear noise system motion system--whatever it is called- so I must be extremely careful backing up. That is really the only drawback of the vehicle.
accountCircle Jake T
The Mazda tribute: everything you need in a vehicle.
The tribute is an all around great car. I especially love the storage in the back and the fact that the back window opens! Above all though, it is just easy to drive and gets awesome gas mileage. If I could change something about it, however, I think I'd make it so the seats can fold down completely instead of partially.
accountCircle patty r
That I have never had any mechanical problems with my Mazda at all.
I love my vehicle my Mazda. I have never had to have anything replaced and it is still running great. It is roomy and plenty of space for everyone and the backseat folds to make cargo room.
accountCircle Lu S
The back up camera helps out really well.
Backup camera, heated seats, 6 CD player, sunroof, white in color, keyless entry, leather seats, grand touring vehicle, electric door locks and windows, air conditioning, new tires no dents, rides really well smooth, I really like and do not want to sell it.
accountCircle Jenn
Still running
I have a 2004 tribute, going on 250,000 miles, and the thing is still going strong best vehicle I have ever had. Anyone know what the highest mileage record is for this car?

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle JAY
BIG COMFORTABLE BUT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE FREQUENTLY
SO RUSTY AFTER A FEW YEARS, FREQUENTLY REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
accountCircle mr simmons
Important thing to me)performance an reliability along with plenty of room
Im reading review's they sound good compare to other's I've read my only draw back is four cylinder engine only has 171 horse power if I'm stuck with 4 cylinder however i'd rather have v6 in it then that way i know have horse power i need/mr simmons
accountCircle Chris R
Minor repairs add up, but overall pretty reliable
Comfortable car with ample room for my needs. Have faced multiple minor but not insignificant repair bills.
accountCircle Elaina P
It is an okay vehicle. Gets me places.
For my first car it is not too bad. It does not drive very smooth and the gas mileage is okay. I have had a lot of alignment problems but that could be because it is a pre owned vehicle. Currently, my steering wheel is crooked and the ac is out. I had to replace a spark plug.
accountCircle Damien S
Perfect first car for a high schooler looking for an SUV.
Just a very loud car and I am unsure why. Also the whole car shakes when going like 30 mph on occasion. Not too much luxurious features but for a first car it is a perfect fit for what I need. Gas mileage is also pretty good, cheap to fill up a tank and it seems to say filled for a long time.

Mazda Tribute Models

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

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Sport
171 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Touring
171 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Grand Touring
240 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Mazda Tribute Owner Reviews

4.33
21 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 14%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 5%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Lu S on June 23, 2021
The back up camera helps out really well.
Backup camera, heated seats, 6 CD player, sunroof, white in color, keyless entry, leather seats, grand touring vehicle, electric door locks and windows, air conditioning, new tires no dents, rides really well smooth, I really like and do not want to sell it.
accountCircle Damien S on April 8, 2021
Perfect first car for a high schooler looking for an SUV.
Just a very loud car and I am unsure why. Also the whole car shakes when going like 30 mph on occasion. Not too much luxurious features but for a first car it is a perfect fit for what I need. Gas mileage is also pretty good, cheap to fill up a tank and it seems to say filled for a long time.

Ranks #8 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2011 Mazda Tribute has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mazda Tribute has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #7 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2011 Mazda Tribute A Good Car?

It is a great vehicle that lasts a very long time and has great mileage. The paint job still looks brand new.
Kaley B.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Mazda Tribute?

The Mazda Tribute is very reliable. You only need to fill up the gas tank once a week. The car has very little problems the interior is still holding up and the paint exterior as well.
Kristen S.

Is The 2011 Mazda Tribute A Good Value?

I honestly forgot how much the car cost. But the price was very affordable and it is still absolutely my go to car. Just great value.
Patty J.

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety