2002 Mazda Tribute LX review from North America
"A good design with lots of creature comforts, but it is Ford under the hood"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The automatic transmission failed at 63,000 miles.
The overall ride is not smooth, although replacing the tires helped.
General comments?
I purchased the car used. Overall the design of the car with it's fold down seats is a great design. The ride is stiff and rough on bumpy roads. Engine has good power. It came with trailer package and I use it twice a year.
Fuel economy is very bad (14-15 mpg in winter).
Very disappointed in a transmission failure at 63,000 miles. Hint: do not let the dealer fix it unless you want to be overcharged by a factor of times 2.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Rodeo |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2007 |