2001 Mazda Tribute Classic review from Australia and New Zealand

I haven't really had many problems the my Mazda Tribute only the front 2 bearings and springs had to be replaced as they were creaking when turning sharply, but was fixed under warranty.

Sun-roof button keep ed getting stuck to the on position.

Paint work was shocking after 4 years the paint had lost its shine and had turned very very dull, but a few months ago the car was caught in a hail storm and had to get a re-spray.

In 2002 all the paint had peeled off the roof racks and Mazda said that the roof racks were an accessory and were only covered with a 1Yr warranty even though we bought the car with the roof racks already on and were not bought as an accessory.

Apart from the slight problems with it it is a great car, very peppy and a good all rounder. The car handles very well and has a good power to weight ratio.

There are more problems and faults with the American built Tribute then the Japanese built tribute.