2003 Mazda Tribute Gsi 4WD review from UK and Ireland
"A high cost, but little known Mazda nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Smell of burning rubber in cabin.
Engine speed accelerates and slows without warning.
Slow starting.
Failure to start.
Noisy engine even whilst standing.
Notchy gear change.
Sticking throttle.
Engine stalled at 40 mph.
Despite all these problems, the dealer has only diagnosed and rectified the sticking throttle.
These faults are reported world wide, but Mazda and their dealers have little in the way of customer care.
General comments?
Good sized S.U.V. with plenty of luggage room.
Refined interior, although quite a lot of plastic.
Unlikely to see many others on the road, which makes it difficult to find a specialist garage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1750 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Maverick |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2004 |