Mazda Tribute

Name: 2011 Mazda Tribute
Brand: Mazda

EPA MPG: NA

RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

First Take

A twin to the Ford Escape, the Tribute has a roomy interior, spacious rear seat, and good cargo space. Fit and finish is unimpressive, and the car is noisy. The 3.0-liter V6 provides strong acceleration and 19 mpg overall. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder provides adequate acceleration and 21 mpg overall. Both engines are loud. Electronic stability control is standard. The hybrid version of the Tribute has been dropped from the lineup. Reliability has been average. The Tribute has been discontinued after the 2011 model year.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

2.5-liter 4 (171 hp)
3-liter V6 (240 hp)

6-speed automatic
5-speed manual

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Model History

2008-2011

2008 Redesign Year

Electronic stability control became standard for 2008, rectifying the tip-up problem noted in the 2005 ' 2007 models. The Tribute's sensible size, roomy interior and good visibility remain intact. However, though it was improved with the 2008 freshening, the interior is still somewhat subpar. Fit and finish issues include uneven gaps and exposed screws. Model year 2011 was the last for the Tribute.

2001-2007

2001 Redesign Year

Co-developed by Ford and Mazda, first-generation models had sound handling and braking, impressive cabin space, and adequate acceleration with the optional 3.0-liter V6. Downsides include a stiff ride and noisy interior. Other engine choices included a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and a Hybrid that arrived in 2005 to return 26 mpg in our tests. Major virtues include commodious cabin space and quick acceleration (in V6 models). However, these are offset by a stiff ride, a noisy interior and flimsy plastic trim. A tip-up in the government rollover test and a Poor in the IIHS side-crash test without side and curtain airbags are concerns.