Used 2009 Mazda Tribute Consumer Reviews
Used Tribute for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Tribute, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tribute since its last redesign.
Great vehicle for the price!
ChuckFuller, 08/16/2007
2008 Mazda Tribute i Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Over the years, we have owned 3 Mazda Proteges and 2 MPV vans. Mazda has always delivered the highest quality vehicles we have owned and we expect no less of our new 2008 Tribute. We decided on a fully optioned Grand touring model in the the i series with the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder. I find acceleration to be quite responsive and I'm sure to appreciate the better economy. Unless you need a tow vehicle, I highly recommend this combination. I'm surprised by some of the less than complimentary professional reviews regarding styling cues as I find the vehicle to be gorgeous (gloss black over "stone" leather). All in all, an A+ experience to date.
Mazda Tribute 2008 Grand Touring
Joy, 09/26/2007
2008 Mazda Tribute i Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I always wanted a Tribute but I like the 2006 exterior better than the 2008. The 2008 looks too much like a box. I really like the exterior look of the 2007 Honda CRV, but I like the interior of the Tribute. I made the purchase because it was the best deal for the money. I like the feel of sitting high and seeing far in front me. I don't have 4WD and sometimes it feels like the car skids or sways if I'm traveling at a high speed and need to come to a sudden stop. This makes me a little nervous. It's not too bad on gas either. It's really growing on me.
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We love our Trib
Boyce, 03/30/2008
2008 Mazda Tribute s Touring 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have really enjoyed our Tribute. Nice and quiet and a smooth ride around town. So far we have not made a road trip in this vehicle so my observations are for around town only. Fuel mileage has been consistent at 19mpg. Power is adequate for our driving styles.
Long Commuter
Marcel, 10/25/2010
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 112 mile round trip commute to work. I like the handling, the styling inside and outside, and the summer gas mileage (28 mpg highway). City mileage is low in the winter, (around 20 mpg.) Front brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times since taking ownership, (65,000 miles). See some rust starting on back doors. See rust starting on tail gate jam where weather stripping comes together by latch. I wash and wax weekly. It's quiet, decent power, Hydroplaning occurs on water-soaked highway roads, need to slow down under 50 to feel safe. Handles okay in winter. I use snow tires on all 4 wheels in winter. Don't like the anti-skid feature.
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.