Overview & Reviews

After receiving significant updates last year, the Mazda Tribute SUV enters 2006 unchanged.

• Roomy and comfortable interior, peppy V6 engine, drives more like a car than a truck, long list of standard features.

User Reviews:

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  Still Love it - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By likeitquiet - December 14 - 10:06 am

  Ive had it for a year and love it as much now as on day one. Its made several long road trips around the country at this point, so mileage is quickly increasing but condition, reliability and handling are still superb. This little gem is highly recommended as a keeper - so grateful to Edmunds for aiding in the extensive research process before purchase - not a single regret.

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  Roll Over Accident - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By Nicole - September 5 - 4:53 am

  I owned a 2006 Tribute. I loved it. But the day before Thanksgiving me and my 3 year old daughter were involved in a roll over accident. Witnesses say it rolled 6-7 times. It happened so fast that I couldnt be sure how many times it rolled. I had my seat belt on, my daughter was sitting behind me in her car seat. WE BOTH WALKED AWAY WITH MINOR INJURIES (some bumps) but WE WALKED AWAY. The frame held up perfectly, the door where my daughter was sitting was almost perfect except a few scratches on the top. I was so impressed with the way this suv protected us that Im going to buy another one. Its all about safety when it comes to my family and this proved safe. This time I will get the v6.

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  JJ - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By Jim - September 1 - 3:23 am

  I purchased this for my 17 year old daughter. She is worst than any torture test ever conceived. (35,000 in 12 months). The car has performed beautifully with no problems what so ever. Averages 26 mpg. It drives and handles like a compact car but has better visibility. I highly recommend the car. If fact my wife liked it so much I bought her one a month later. The 4 cylinder has plenty of power up to about 80 MPH.

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  Five on the Floor - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By Tributetotribute - July 12 - 8:00 am

  Just traded in a 99 Explorer on this little SUV. So far so good. Its 4 cylinder, five speed is very peppy. We have 2WD which is all most people need. Love the mpg. We added leather and moonroof to class it up a bit.

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  MAZDA TRIBUTE - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By Cynthia - April 15 - 1:50 pm

  Great SUV. No mechanical problems, except for the gas pedal which was covered under warranty. Highly recommend.

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  Painfulclunker - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By Bermudez - January 20 - 1:50 am

  It is extremely painful to realize that my beautiful car is worst less than a clunker. With only 36k miles, and all the maintenance properly done on time,the automatic transmission broke, the dealer installed a new one which lasted exactly two weeks so a new one was installed, and yesterday, this one broke too; so in the period of 6k miles, it is 42k now, I had three brand new transmission installed. What is my next step? Get rid of the car before the warranty expires.

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  Im in luv with Mazzie! - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By Sarah - December 26 - 7:53 pm

  This little suv is a joy! Without spending a kajillion bucks I feel like I did. I only have 1600 miles on this baby so far and we are already best friends! Drove a Mazda pickup for 15 years so sticking with what I know. I bought the red one. Luv luv luv it!

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  2006 Tribute - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By BK - November 24 - 3:23 pm

  So far so good after the first 1,000 miles. Like the ride and handling. First long trip over 350 miles one way and got 21 miles to a gallon.

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  Zooooooom Zooooooom - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By nceantonio - October 9 - 4:56 pm

  Ive had this car about a month and I love it, my 2 year old loves to go for drives. Lots of space, my daughter can stick her legs out and not kick the back of my seat. Our 2 week old sons carseat fits in there real nice while the drivers seat can be all the way back if needed.

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  My New Tribute - 2006 Mazda Tribute
  By polly - May 13 - 12:56 am

  I purchased my Mazda Tribute in April of 05. My model is a 4 cylinder base model. For being a base model it is pretty loaded up. It has power windows and locks, window tint (back windows), AM/FM stereo with CD player, and it has 16 inch alloy wheels. The truck is very sporty looking for 2005. My only wish is that it came with a larger 4 cylinder engine as it doesnt have the power of some of its competitors. However, I am very glad that I purchased my 05 Tribute and am very happy with it to date.