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Never buy a Mazda
mlloyd1986, 04/10/2011
2008 Mazda Tribute i Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car a crap. Within the first week of buying this car the paint had already started chipping. Had to bring it in to Mazda and they corrected the paint job. The seat belts went for no reason at all. Mazda ended up replacing the all four seat belts. The transmission went while I was on the highway going 60 mph and I only had 51,000 k on my tribute. Then my car wouldn't stop stalling and it was because my radiator was leaking coolant. That ended up having a recall and they replaced that TOO. This car is junk. Everything is wrong with it. As far as I'm concerned this car is unsafe. They should invest most care and money into this car instead of constantly fixing it's non stop problems.
Great at first, now problems
Disappointed, 11/14/2010
2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Buyer beware. There is a problem with this vehicle and gas pedal getting stuck. If you go to the NHTSA website, you will find 9 complaints on gas pedal getting stuck. I submitted mine today, making it 10. It gets stuck in deceleration position, but going 60+mph, this is very dangerous. Once gas pedal gives, the SUV jerks forward. I drive this car a lot for business. I bought it in Nov. 2007. I have driven 68,000 miles on it. Radio stopped working, a short circuit. Had to buy aftermarket since Mazda charges $800 plus installation for stock. Battery had changed at 65,000 miles. I find it very comfortable for my 6/7 hour trips, but the gas pedal getting stuck has scared me.
2008 Mazda Tribute for sale near you
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- i Sport 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,995524 mi away
- s Sport 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,495534 mi away
- s Touring 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,500576 mi away
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Fuel Pump Sensor/computer is shot
phxbarb, 02/02/2012
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Everything has been fine until now. Nothing major. Yesterday driving along fine. Park. Go to store, come out. Starts, shakes, stops. Starts, shakes, moves a little, stops. Absolutely no warning anything wrong. Now a bill for $600 to get a sensor thing installed. What the?
My 08 Tribute
Chris, 04/20/2010
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was in an accident yesterday and was broadsided by someone that ran a red light. My daughter and I both walked away without any injuries. I believe the side airbags saved us from having serious injuries. I love my Mazda Tribute.
Great SUV
lunacharsky, 02/12/2010
2008 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.