Used 2002 Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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best car ive ever owned
moparman15, Irvington, NJ, 08/15/2011
Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
got it in 2002 brand new, drive it everyday since now 100k miles...NOT ONE PROBLEM! the only thing thats been replaced is the battery. This thing can fly never expected it to be so fast. The steering is a little too tight but over all best car ive ever owned.
Mazda Tribute at its finest
E. ELLISON, Terrell, TX, 09/09/2015
Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
I had my Mazda Tribute Lx V6 2002 for 14 years. I do my own maintenance on it. I change my motor oil every 5000 miles. I use a high capacity oil and gas filter and I use synthetic or high mileage 5w-20. I change my belts and replace my spark plugs. I replace the manifold gaskets. I like my cars because I bring the 24v V6 200Hp to bear against peole who underestimate its power. Every 6 to 8 years, the alternator goes out. I just replace it and go on with it. The truth is that all cars have issues. Some issues are caused by the owner's igorance of components of the car and mechanics not tightening components.
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Worst vehicle ever
Anonymous, Lynnwood, WA, 08/02/2023
Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Problems after problems. Misfiring, clogged catalytic converter, bad fuel pump. Everything on the car can break at any time with no sign of damage. Would never own a mazda again.
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If only it had a better gas mileage
polarsand, 08/05/2002
Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A great overall car to own. Beware of the gas mileage!
Fun to drive
Vlad3v, 06/07/2002
Mazda Tribute DX-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I tried this vehicle on highways (in CA), in the city traffic, on the rural road and in the heavy snow in mountains (Lake Tahoe). It's always been fun to drive. I never had luck of power and didn't miss bigger engines of Jeeps, etc. Vehicle's behavior on heavy snow (powder ~1/2 of a wheel) has by far exceeded my expectations of "parquette SUV".