2004 Mazda Tribute Review
Price Estimate:Â $928 - $1,560

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Roomy and comfortable interior, peppy V6 engine, drives more like a car than a truck.
Cons
- Weak base four-cylinder, mediocre fuel economy and driving range on V6 models, cheap-looking interior.
What’s new
New body-colored door edge guards are available as an option, as is Homelink and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a built-in compass.
Edmunds says
Roomy on the inside, stylish on the outside and fun to drive wherever it goes, the Tribute is one of our favorite small SUVs.
For sale nearby
7 listings
- 196,660 miles
- 4 accidents, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- Houston Sky Auto Sales (214 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Towing Hitch
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Located in Houston, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4F2CZ961X4KM11276
Stock: M11276
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 80,000 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- RJ Motors (762 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Plano, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4F2CZ96134KM06307
Stock: M06307
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-09-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Mazda Tribute DX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.71 per gallon for regular unleaded in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$152/mo  for Tribute DX
Tribute DX
vs
$141/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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Mazda Tribute Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(76%)
4(19%)
3(4%)
2(1%)
1(0%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Mazda Tribute Going Strong 160,000 mi.
5 out of 5 starsSusan Barry, 10/26/2015
2004 Mazda Tribute DX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
These are such well built, reliable SUVs. Our 2004 with 160,000 mi. has never broken down or failed to deliver power towing our 18" SeaRay boat back and forth between FL & WI. No problems ever in the motor, drive train, electronics, operational parts like doors, lights, AC, heat, seat controls, etc. We'll drive it on until we need to buy a new Mazda.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Tribute
4.75 out of 5 starschicago2624, 12/10/2013
2004 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my tribute over a year ago- with over 100k miles on it- a lot, I know, by I'm a poor college student! This was well worth the investment. I do all normal maintenance regularly And have had no major problems. It's really roomy, reliable, and safe! I love the 4WD in the winter! I am amazed at how smooth it drives. I do not have a garage to store it in unfortunately, but there have … still been no
issues- in the winter I. Let it warm up and it does
great. The back storage is great, it seems like I'm always packing up. I would definitely recommend this car!
nice ride
4 out of 5 starsb. rod., 09/01/2015
2004 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
you should have all the cat. converters checked for clogges,ie rear 1 it will blow a hole in egr valve. costing about 285.00 , i had mine removed and replaced with pipe . resolved issues. cts will clogged from unburned gas causing motor to shut down. this pipe trick does the job. all happened at 121k. also keep gas filter changed. its on frame, easy to do.
First SUV
4.75 out of 5 starsnanski50, 12/04/2012
2004 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
I purchased my 2004 Mazada Tribute used with 85.000 miles in early Oct. 2012.
I decided to down size from my last vehicle which was a Crysler Town and Country mini van.
I did alot of research and the Tribute kept coming out on top.
This is a great little SUV.
It is fun to drive, peepy, and gets mileage as advertised.
It has no rattles and controls are easy to reach.
It doesn't have all … the bells and whistles that my mini van did but I am enjoying it completely.
I love my Tribute and plan to drive it for many years.
2004 Tribute Highlights
DX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $18,797 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $152/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 33.1 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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