Used 2002 Mazda Tribute SUV Consumer Reviews
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HORRIBLE!!
avalencia, 10/11/2012
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
My first car and I HATE it. Literally one thing after another kept breaking down and has had 2 recalls from Mazda since I have had it. I drove it about 20 times if even that because it was always in the shop. The last thing that went bad was the head gaskets and I need to sell the truck as is because to fix it, it was $1600. If you don't want to go broke, do NOT buy this p.o.s.
Good choice for Small SUV
Carficionado, 09/14/2006
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Tribute is a nice ride. Was very reliable but there were some annoying build quality issues, like spaces in between the body panels and my A/C - heating went out at 30K! Absurd. Maybe a fan/blower issue. MPG is not good (14-16) if you drive aggressively but its hard not to because the V6 is great. Economic driving will see 21-22 mpg consistently. 4wd works great. Never got stuck & I took it through a few snow storms of 7"plus and this baby plowed right through. Ground clearance is great as I have been light off-roading and gone through severely washed out roads 8-10" of water. Safety is great as SUV is wrecked after someone knocked it into a concrete median on the highway, and walked away with scrapes/bruises.
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02 Bute!, 10/23/2019
2002 Mazda Tribute ES-V6 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm currently driving a 2002 ES with 163,000 miles and its runs and drives like new. Hey its 17 years old and still performing great! I've seen a lot of bad reviews on here, but the truth is, if you take care of the "bute", it will take care of you. I've replaced brakes, a control arm, and sway bar links, but thats it. Easy to work on (if not too rusty). Great vehicle to have during the dark cold and snowy Minnesota Winters! Can find older inexpensive ones everywhere. Cheap to insure! Very safe vehicles for new drivers! The only main concern is the front brake lines popping. Check regularly for cracking.
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Carl, 09/14/2008
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Mazda Navajo Owner for 10 years - best vehicle ever; purchased Tribute and was satisfied with vehicle until the warranty ran out. Immediately thereafter, vehicle falling apart. Computer failed and stranded me 300 miles from home; cruise control not working, instrument panel not working,airbag sensor faulty, many electrical problems; power door locks failed and replaced; power window switches failed/replaced; fluid leaks that mechanics cannot locate, brake dust is horrible on wheels. Every week a new problem develops on this vehicle. Very disappointed -- the Mazda Tribute fails in comparison to my previous Navajo which went 150,000 miles no problems. The Tribute fell apart at 70,000 miles.
Helloo Money Pit!
Threnners, 09/10/2009
2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Sigh...In the past three years I have had to replace the dash odometer light, chrome hood piece, IAC Valve, Master brake cylinder, gearshift cable, the driver's side door handle, a fog light, and had to have work done on a misfiring cylinder. It creaks every time I make a left turn (bad sway bar links I'm told) and howls in the cold. The cloth is peeling off every interior door. One of the seats in the back won't go down (first time I tried!) I'm really let down because I really loved the Tribute (over the Escape) and REALLY wanted this car and to keep it 10 years but I don't think it's going to make it. When it does work though, it works very well.