Used 2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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From new to now problems continue
gz408, Houston, TX, 03/03/2012
Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
-4K miles Transmission cooler leaking (replaced under warranty) -8K miles Hard shifting (serviced under warranty) -22K miles transmission stuck in 2nd gear (covered under warranty) -24K miles replaced front brakes and rotors (pulsating and noisy) -Window regulator failure -26K L+R Tie rod end replacement (warranty) -35K engine knocking/tapping (warranty) -35K Serpentine belt tensioner failure (warranty) -46K Transmission shifting hard (not fixed yet) This vehicle is horribly built. Interior is noisy from all the cheap plastics. Suspension and ride quality is really bad too. I would not recommend purchasing this, you're better off with a Kia!!
Rust Problems Here Too
ChicagoDriver, 10/17/2010
Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
So I hate to say anything bad about my 2008 Tribute, which we just traded in last week, and I loved owning. It was a simple car without any fuss, and perfect for me! The only bad thing about it is the rust. I noticed a few other reviews mentioning this, and i found it a little too coincidental that we all have found the same rust problems. Mazda must have gotten cheap on their materials, or they stared buying steel from China. I bent down to check on my tires one day and I couldn't believe how badly rusted out the wheel well was. I traded the car in a week later.
Cool SUV
NFNA, 09/20/2010
Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had a terrible accident in a sedan that opened my eyes to the fact that you can just kill yourself down on the ground. Switched to Tribute after my car was totaled and have had very good experience with it. They could have used better quality material but I guess then it would have been more expensive. Overall I find it a great deal for the money. There is little noise in the cabin while driving. I get very good gas economy. My advise is to use the plus fuel (mid grade) it gives you far more mileage for the price. I avoid the premium fuel since the car is not designed for it and may damage the engine in the long run.
Great SUV
lunacharsky, 02/12/2010
Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love this SUV. Great handling, esp mountainous curves. Plenty of zip. For me (6') perfect seating and ergonomics. After 50.000 miles, only changed cabin filters and brakes. A little noisy on rough roads - key is getting the right tires (BF Goodrich Long Trails are the best). I plan to keep it forever.
Bad Transmission at 40,000
kkout, 04/17/2010
Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd tribute. 1st had lots of problems dealership gave me a good deal to get a new one. Had no major problems till the transmission went out at 40,000. I just could not believe it. Yes it was covered under the warranty but I still feel that is not the point. I have never had problems with any past car till I bought a MAZDA. Never never again. I will be taking a loss on the vehicle but I will be getting rid of it now. Plus it has a faulty overhead light. Plus the skid protection is horrible. You skid plenty all over the place. And with more then an inch of snow your screwed cause without 4x4 it will not move at all.
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