I have had the car for only 4 months, and I have not had any problems.
For an SUV, it rides very smoothly.
I like the fact that it is a front wheel drive.
It is not as peppy as I had hoped, I probably should have bought the V-6.
I have a Mazda Tribute 05 and have a noise in the front end when the wheels drop into a bump. It is very anoying. The dealer said they all do it. Get no satisfaction when I asked for a test drive in another vehicle. Have you heard of anyone else with this complaint.
Yes have the same problem and have spent a lot of money not to have it fixed. I'm pretty sure my dealer was guessing that it was the front right control arm bushing because after replacing it the noise is still there.
Yes the V-6 is peppy compared to the 4cyl.
Take a look at the sway bars, I had to have mine replaced on my 05 Tribute. Also the transmission is slipping in and out or gear, most of the time I have no reverse. Don't know what the problem is.