2001 Mazda Tribute ES review from North America
"Buy a Toyota next time... :)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electrical issues galore, radio shorted out and caught fire within 6 months.
Another time, I turned on blinker and all the dash lights blink in unison - took dealer 3 trips in to locate problem.
Windows wouldn't roll down.
Car would stall if taken out of drive.
One of the service lights is always on. As soon as I have one fixed another one comes on - right now my radiator light is on (again).
Latest issues is when I take the key out, the radio comes back on and drains the battery. Whenever I take it in to service the car won't act up so they can't fix it. : (Extremely aggravating.
Every other time I have the brakes done the rotors supposedly "have to" be replaced - not a cheap venture.
Car hesitates and makes an odd rattling noise sometimes on acceleration - dealer has been unable to recreate and fix.
Numerous recalls from the beginning of ownership.
General comments?
I love the size, handling and pick up it has.
Unfortunately it is a high maintenance vehicle which is extremely irritating to say the least.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2006 |