Mazda Tribute towing capacity by year
The Mazda Tribute has tow data across 11 model years, from 2001 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Mazda Tribute carries a maximum tow rating of 3,450 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2010 model year at 3,500 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mazda Tribute page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Mazda Tribute max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mazda Tribute, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Mazda Tribute years (2007–2011)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mazda Tribute | 8 | 3,450 |
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | 8 | 3,500 |
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 12 | 3,500 |
| 2008 Mazda Tribute | 8 | 3,500 |
| 2007 Mazda Tribute | 1 | 3,500 |
Older Mazda Tribute years (2001–2006)
Earlier model years for the Mazda Tribute, going back to 2001. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 6 | 3,500 |
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 6 | 3,500 |
| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 8 | 3,500 |
| 2001 Mazda Tribute | 6 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.