Owners' Reviews
2001 Mazda Tribute Reviews and Owner Comments
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2001 Mazda TributeVisitor, Bridgeton, NJ, August 06, 2011 13:18I have 287,000 miles on my Tribute, and never had a major issue with the SUV. I put between 35,000 to 40,000 miles a year. This vehicle owes me nothing. It's never let me down and always starts. I do change the oil every 6-7 weeks and change radiator and other fluids once a year. I'm looking to another 100K out of her before I retire the SUV to one of the kids.Flag ThisLike | 2 people like this2
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2001 Mazda TributeVisitor, Salisbury, NC, June 04, 2011 13:05Other than catalytic convertor plugging up 2 times and needing replacement its been an ok vehicle, but I am curious has anyone else had catalytic convertor issues with this vehicle and if so what was root cause.Flag ThisLike | 2 people like this2
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2001 Mazda TributeVisitor, Orlando, FL, January 10, 2011 09:11runs great if maintained well. Be sure to replace fuel filter every year or two to keep fuel system clean.Flag ThisLike0
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2001 Mazda TributeVisitor, Jacksonville, FL, June 04, 2010 16:56I've had my 01 Tribute since late 2000 and it has been extremely reliable, requiring for the most part only routine maintenance. The most annoying problem has been the leather/cloth inserts on all 4 door panels that have come off and Mazda (at least locally) doesn't fix it.Flag ThisLike | 1 person likes this1
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2001 Mazda TributeVisitor, San Jose, CA, May 17, 2010 19:55We bought a 2001 Tribute new. We had to replace the transmission at 72,000. My wife was stranded 50 miles from home. Seatbelt sensors were replaced 3 times under warrantee and after warrantee the dealer soldered the wires for a more permanent fix. Brakes are poor and need to be replaced often. Rotors warped and master cylinder leaked. Just replaced it. Transmission linkage failed down at a plastic bushing at the transmission, again stranding my wife far from home. This is my last Mazda! 2001 ES-V6 4WD.Flag ThisLike0
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2001 Mazda TributeRJBurns, Mount Laurel, NJ, April 16, 2009 15:21I'm about to get my annual rotor cutting for the breaks. I just paid $235 to replace the cheep plastic inside door handle. I was going to change the plugs until I was told that the intake manifold had to be pulled to get at the rear ones. Another $200+ job. The crome has worn off of the hood protecter across the front of the hood. This happened the first year. On my forth set of tires.EnthusiastFlag ThisLike0
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2001 Mazda TributeSUVIEsDad, Utica, MI, March 24, 2009 14:12I have owned this vehicle for over 8 years, and I still love it. I, too, have had problems with the airbag sensors over the years, but I just wiggle the wires under the driver's seat, and the airbag light goes out. They seem to get lose under there from things getting pushed under the seat. Otherwise, I have only performed routine maintenance over the years, and it still runs well. I am currently replacing the vacuum lines (PCV valve system) and spark plugs at 100,000 miles.EnthusiastFlag ThisLike | 2 people like this2