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10V600000 Nov 24, 2010 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 29, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2010. WATER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR OF THE...

10V374000 Aug 12, 2010 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POW...

Complaints

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Dec 9, 2022 Electrical System

The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.

Dec 9, 2022 Exterior Lighting

The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.

Dec 9, 2022 Electrical System

The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.

Dec 9, 2022 Exterior Lighting

The headlights on this car are dangerously dim. Like the turn signals overpower them levels of dim. I’ve replaced the bulbs, the battery, cleaned all the connections, replaced the alternator, nothing makes a difference.

Jan 16, 2022 Steering

THIS MODEL OF MAZDA STEERING WHEEL STOP ROTATING MOSTLY ON HIGHWAY. AT TIME IT BECOME TOO STIFF TO OVE FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES AND THEN IT COMES BACK ON IT IS WORRYING ME AS IT MAY CAUSE AN UNVOIDABLE CRASH.

Jan 16, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS MODEL OF MAZDA STEERING WHEEL STOP ROTATING MOSTLY ON HIGHWAY. AT TIME IT BECOME TOO STIFF TO OVE FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES AND THEN IT COMES BACK ON IT IS WORRYING ME AS IT MAY CAUSE AN UNVOIDABLE CRASH.

Jan 16, 2022 Steering

THIS MODEL OF MAZDA STEERING WHEEL STOP ROTATING MOSTLY ON HIGHWAY. AT TIME IT BECOME TOO STIFF TO OVE FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES AND THEN IT COMES BACK ON IT IS WORRYING ME AS IT MAY CAUSE AN UNVOIDABLE CRASH.

Jan 16, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS MODEL OF MAZDA STEERING WHEEL STOP ROTATING MOSTLY ON HIGHWAY. AT TIME IT BECOME TOO STIFF TO OVE FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES AND THEN IT COMES BACK ON IT IS WORRYING ME AS IT MAY CAUSE AN UNVOIDABLE CRASH.

Sep 27, 2021 Electrical System

Intermittently, the doors will not unlock when inside the vehicle, effectively trapping the occupants inside. Additionally, the locks will fail to lock or lock with either the key or the remote fob. trapping occupants inside or prohibiting someone on the outside from getting in to retrieve children ...

Sep 27, 2021 Electrical System

Intermittently, the doors will not unlock when inside the vehicle, effectively trapping the occupants inside. Additionally, the locks will fail to lock or lock with either the key or the remote fob. trapping occupants inside or prohibiting someone on the outside from getting in to retrieve children ...

Dec 13, 2019 Engine 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC INSPECT THE VEHICLE WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAIL...

Dec 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC INSPECT THE VEHICLE WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAIL...

Dec 13, 2019 Engine 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC INSPECT THE VEHICLE WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAIL...

Dec 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT HAD A MECHANIC INSPECT THE VEHICLE WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAIL...

Aug 2, 2019 Steering 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULL THE V...

Aug 2, 2019 Steering 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULL THE V...

Jun 28, 2019 Electrical System 108,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONING AND TURNING ON THE HEATER NOT AC

Jun 28, 2019 Electrical System 108,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONING AND TURNING ON THE HEATER NOT AC

Jan 4, 2019 Structure 104,000 mi

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. WILL OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 4, 2019 Structure 104,000 mi

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. WILL OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 20, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR (APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR) THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, INCLUDING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND HAD BATTERY CHECKED, WHICH WAS WORKING FINE WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH. PROBLEM IS R...

Aug 20, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR (APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR) THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, INCLUDING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND HAD BATTERY CHECKED, WHICH WAS WORKING FINE WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH. PROBLEM IS R...

Nov 22, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A GRINDING AND CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND SHIFTED THE ENGINE FORWARD, WHICH CAUSED THE CV JOINTS AND ENGINE ...

Nov 22, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A GRINDING AND CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND SHIFTED THE ENGINE FORWARD, WHICH CAUSED THE CV JOINTS AND ENGINE ...

Oct 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR DEALERSHOP DIDN'T INFORM ME ABOUT THIS CAR HAD 3 RECALL ,AND I NEED TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT.I HAVEN'T PICK UP THE CAR YET.IF DEALER SOLD ME DEFECTED CAR WITH RECALL PROBLEM,I WANT TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM FRAUD.

Oct 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR DEALERSHOP DIDN'T INFORM ME ABOUT THIS CAR HAD 3 RECALL ,AND I NEED TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT.I HAVEN'T PICK UP THE CAR YET.IF DEALER SOLD ME DEFECTED CAR WITH RECALL PROBLEM,I WANT TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM FRAUD.

May 12, 2017 Wheels 69,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING VALVES BREAK INTO 2 PARTS EACH IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THE LATEST WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING TODAY ON CITY STREETS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ALARM WENT OFF SO I STOPPED THE CAR TO CHECK THE TIRES. WHEN I TOUCHED ONE OF THE VALVES IT JUST CAME APART IN MY HAND AND I WAS HO...

May 12, 2017 Wheels 69,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 2 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING VALVES BREAK INTO 2 PARTS EACH IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THE LATEST WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING TODAY ON CITY STREETS. THE TIRE PRESSURE ALARM WENT OFF SO I STOPPED THE CAR TO CHECK THE TIRES. WHEN I TOUCHED ONE OF THE VALVES IT JUST CAME APART IN MY HAND AND I WAS HO...

Apr 25, 2017 Steering

2009 MAZDA5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE/CAMPAIGN #6010 ISSUES. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING (6010H). THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND MISSED THE DEA...

Apr 25, 2017 Steering

2009 MAZDA5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE/CAMPAIGN #6010 ISSUES. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING (6010H). THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND MISSED THE DEA...

Jan 9, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY (4 TIMES NOW) WHEN STOPPING OR STARTING OUT (FOOT ON BRAKE,CAR IN DRIVE) THE ACCELERATOR RACES FULL THROTTLE, LIKE I STOMPED ON ACCELERATOR, FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE FULL FORCE AND/OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SCAREY!!! CALLED DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE ...

Jan 9, 2017 Power Train 127,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY (4 TIMES NOW) WHEN STOPPING OR STARTING OUT (FOOT ON BRAKE,CAR IN DRIVE) THE ACCELERATOR RACES FULL THROTTLE, LIKE I STOMPED ON ACCELERATOR, FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE FULL FORCE AND/OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SCAREY!!! CALLED DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE ...

Jan 9, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 127,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY (4 TIMES NOW) WHEN STOPPING OR STARTING OUT (FOOT ON BRAKE,CAR IN DRIVE) THE ACCELERATOR RACES FULL THROTTLE, LIKE I STOMPED ON ACCELERATOR, FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE FULL FORCE AND/OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SCAREY!!! CALLED DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE ...

Jan 9, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY (4 TIMES NOW) WHEN STOPPING OR STARTING OUT (FOOT ON BRAKE,CAR IN DRIVE) THE ACCELERATOR RACES FULL THROTTLE, LIKE I STOMPED ON ACCELERATOR, FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE FULL FORCE AND/OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SCAREY!!! CALLED DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE ...

Jan 9, 2017 Power Train 127,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY (4 TIMES NOW) WHEN STOPPING OR STARTING OUT (FOOT ON BRAKE,CAR IN DRIVE) THE ACCELERATOR RACES FULL THROTTLE, LIKE I STOMPED ON ACCELERATOR, FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE FULL FORCE AND/OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SCAREY!!! CALLED DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE ...

Jan 9, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 127,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY (4 TIMES NOW) WHEN STOPPING OR STARTING OUT (FOOT ON BRAKE,CAR IN DRIVE) THE ACCELERATOR RACES FULL THROTTLE, LIKE I STOMPED ON ACCELERATOR, FOR A FEW SECONDS. I HAVE TO PRESS ON THE BRAKE FULL FORCE AND/OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. SCAREY!!! CALLED DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE ...

Sep 27, 2016 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE ALARM KEEPS GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. I HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR LONG TIME. I TURN IT OFF AND IT WILL GO OFF AGAIN, THIS IS ALMOST DAILY.

Sep 27, 2016 Electrical System 30,000 mi

THE ALARM KEEPS GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. I HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR LONG TIME. I TURN IT OFF AND IT WILL GO OFF AGAIN, THIS IS ALMOST DAILY.

Mar 15, 2016 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT THE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Mar 15, 2016 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT THE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Aug 1, 2015 Air Bags 85,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON CONTROL PANEL IS FLASHING WHEN I START THE ENGINE AFTER A WORKING DAY. NO RHYME OR REASON AT ALL. THERE IS NO ANY IMPACTION FROM OUTSIDE AND/OR GOING OVER BUMPERS. IT COMES IN AND OUT IN THE FIRST DAY AND TWO, AND THEN IT'S STAYED ON AND FLASHED THE CODE 19, WHICH ACCORDING TO T...

Aug 1, 2015 Air Bags 85,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON CONTROL PANEL IS FLASHING WHEN I START THE ENGINE AFTER A WORKING DAY. NO RHYME OR REASON AT ALL. THERE IS NO ANY IMPACTION FROM OUTSIDE AND/OR GOING OVER BUMPERS. IT COMES IN AND OUT IN THE FIRST DAY AND TWO, AND THEN IT'S STAYED ON AND FLASHED THE CODE 19, WHICH ACCORDING TO T...

Jan 9, 2015 Wheels 84,000 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE TIRE WAS FLAT. IT WAS NOT. I DROVE TO A FILLING STATION TO TOP OFF THE PRESSURE AND AS I WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE AIR PUMP THE VALVE STEM TO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BROKE AND THE TIRE DEFLATED INSTANTLY. THE VALVE STEM WAS CORROD...

Jan 9, 2015 Tires 84,000 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE TIRE WAS FLAT. IT WAS NOT. I DROVE TO A FILLING STATION TO TOP OFF THE PRESSURE AND AS I WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE AIR PUMP THE VALVE STEM TO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BROKE AND THE TIRE DEFLATED INSTANTLY. THE VALVE STEM WAS CORROD...

Jan 9, 2015 Wheels 84,000 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE TIRE WAS FLAT. IT WAS NOT. I DROVE TO A FILLING STATION TO TOP OFF THE PRESSURE AND AS I WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE AIR PUMP THE VALVE STEM TO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BROKE AND THE TIRE DEFLATED INSTANTLY. THE VALVE STEM WAS CORROD...

Jan 9, 2015 Tires 84,000 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATED AND I CHECKED TO SEE IF THE TIRE WAS FLAT. IT WAS NOT. I DROVE TO A FILLING STATION TO TOP OFF THE PRESSURE AND AS I WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE AIR PUMP THE VALVE STEM TO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BROKE AND THE TIRE DEFLATED INSTANTLY. THE VALVE STEM WAS CORROD...

Nov 6, 2014 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I OFTEN HAVE ACCELERATED DEPRESSING THE WRONG PEDAL DUE TO THE EXTREME CLOSE PROXIMITY. WHILE PULLING UP TO THE GARAGE HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BREAKS AND CAUSED BOTH VEHICLE AND GARAGE DAMAGE. I HAVE THOUGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS MANY TIMES. THE F...

Nov 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 120,000 mi

GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I OFTEN HAVE ACCELERATED DEPRESSING THE WRONG PEDAL DUE TO THE EXTREME CLOSE PROXIMITY. WHILE PULLING UP TO THE GARAGE HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BREAKS AND CAUSED BOTH VEHICLE AND GARAGE DAMAGE. I HAVE THOUGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS MANY TIMES. THE F...

Nov 6, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 120,000 mi

GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I OFTEN HAVE ACCELERATED DEPRESSING THE WRONG PEDAL DUE TO THE EXTREME CLOSE PROXIMITY. WHILE PULLING UP TO THE GARAGE HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BREAKS AND CAUSED BOTH VEHICLE AND GARAGE DAMAGE. I HAVE THOUGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS MANY TIMES. THE F...

Nov 6, 2014 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I OFTEN HAVE ACCELERATED DEPRESSING THE WRONG PEDAL DUE TO THE EXTREME CLOSE PROXIMITY. WHILE PULLING UP TO THE GARAGE HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BREAKS AND CAUSED BOTH VEHICLE AND GARAGE DAMAGE. I HAVE THOUGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS MANY TIMES. THE F...

Nov 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 120,000 mi

GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I OFTEN HAVE ACCELERATED DEPRESSING THE WRONG PEDAL DUE TO THE EXTREME CLOSE PROXIMITY. WHILE PULLING UP TO THE GARAGE HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BREAKS AND CAUSED BOTH VEHICLE AND GARAGE DAMAGE. I HAVE THOUGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS MANY TIMES. THE F...

Nov 6, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 120,000 mi

GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I OFTEN HAVE ACCELERATED DEPRESSING THE WRONG PEDAL DUE TO THE EXTREME CLOSE PROXIMITY. WHILE PULLING UP TO THE GARAGE HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BREAKS AND CAUSED BOTH VEHICLE AND GARAGE DAMAGE. I HAVE THOUGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS MANY TIMES. THE F...

Sep 25, 2014 Wheels 71,000 mi

WENT TO INFLATE TIRES, VALVE STEM BROKE AND TIRE WENT COMPLETELY FLAT. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WASN'T MOVING - I HAVE READ ABOUT THE VALVES FAILING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, WHEN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Wheels 71,000 mi

WENT TO INFLATE TIRES, VALVE STEM BROKE AND TIRE WENT COMPLETELY FLAT. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WASN'T MOVING - I HAVE READ ABOUT THE VALVES FAILING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, WHEN IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 29, 2014 Suspension 50,000 mi

KEPT HEARING A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DRIVER'S SIDE, TOOK THE CAR IN TWO TIMES B/C OF THIS. TURNED OUT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SEAT RUBBER BUSHING WHICH IS REQUIRING THE DEALER TO GRIND THE ARCH WELD ON THE SPRING COIL. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS VERY PROBLEM, WHICH IND...

Apr 29, 2014 Suspension 50,000 mi

KEPT HEARING A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DRIVER'S SIDE, TOOK THE CAR IN TWO TIMES B/C OF THIS. TURNED OUT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SEAT RUBBER BUSHING WHICH IS REQUIRING THE DEALER TO GRIND THE ARCH WELD ON THE SPRING COIL. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS VERY PROBLEM, WHICH IND...

Mar 11, 2014 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATBELTS IN MY '09 MAZDA 5 BEING TOTALLY UNUSABLE FOR CHILDREN AND SOME ADULTS, INCLUDING MYSELF. THE SEATBELTS ARE POSITIONED SO HIGH AND SO FAR FORWARD THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY UNSAFE, THEREFORE UNUSABLE. THE PROBLEM IS MASKED WITH A HIGH BACK BOOSTER SEAT BUT EVEN WITH A HIGH BACK ...

Mar 11, 2014 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEATBELTS IN MY '09 MAZDA 5 BEING TOTALLY UNUSABLE FOR CHILDREN AND SOME ADULTS, INCLUDING MYSELF. THE SEATBELTS ARE POSITIONED SO HIGH AND SO FAR FORWARD THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY UNSAFE, THEREFORE UNUSABLE. THE PROBLEM IS MASKED WITH A HIGH BACK BOOSTER SEAT BUT EVEN WITH A HIGH BACK ...

Jan 2, 2014 Engine 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA, MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A BOLT ON THE OIL ENGINE COOLER WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Jan 2, 2014 Engine 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA, MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A BOLT ON THE OIL ENGINE COOLER WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Apr 15, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

IN THIS CASE I LEFT MY LIGHTS ON CAUSING THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS WHEN THERE IS NO POWER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE REAR SLIDING DOORS OR TAILGATE. ONLY THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPENS WITH A KEY AND YOU CANNOT OPEN THE REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT POWER. IN THE EVENT OF...

Apr 15, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

IN THIS CASE I LEFT MY LIGHTS ON CAUSING THE BATTERY TO RUN DOWN. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS WHEN THERE IS NO POWER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE REAR SLIDING DOORS OR TAILGATE. ONLY THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPENS WITH A KEY AND YOU CANNOT OPEN THE REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT POWER. IN THE EVENT OF...

Apr 6, 2013 Tires 52,600 mi

TPMS / TIRE VALVE STEM LEAKED AIR FROM TIRE. THIS IS THE SECOND TPMS OCCURRENCE WITHIN LAST 2 MONTHS (FROM 2 DIFFERENT SENSORS). SERVICE SHOP SAID THAT IT WAS CORRODED. *TR

Apr 6, 2013 Tires 52,600 mi

TPMS / TIRE VALVE STEM LEAKED AIR FROM TIRE. THIS IS THE SECOND TPMS OCCURRENCE WITHIN LAST 2 MONTHS (FROM 2 DIFFERENT SENSORS). SERVICE SHOP SAID THAT IT WAS CORRODED. *TR

Mar 6, 2013 Suspension 22,000 mi

LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN LEFT/FRONT OVER UNEVEN SURFACE. WORSE DURING COLD WEATHER. CHECKED BY INDEPENDENT DEALER THEN BY MAZDA DEALERSHIP. TOLD SWAY BAR BUSHINGS WERE THE PROBLEM. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT TIME OF INITIAL COMPLAINT, BUT TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO HEAR IT. [BUSHING WARM BY THE TIME...

Mar 6, 2013 Suspension 22,000 mi

LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN LEFT/FRONT OVER UNEVEN SURFACE. WORSE DURING COLD WEATHER. CHECKED BY INDEPENDENT DEALER THEN BY MAZDA DEALERSHIP. TOLD SWAY BAR BUSHINGS WERE THE PROBLEM. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT TIME OF INITIAL COMPLAINT, BUT TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO HEAR IT. [BUSHING WARM BY THE TIME...

Dec 5, 2012 Suspension 48,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2009 MAZDA5 KNOWING THAT IT NEEDED TIRES. AFTER BUYING NEW TIRES I HAD THE CAR ALIGNED. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS "WITHIN SPEC" DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE REAR CAMBER WAS SET IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE TIRES SHOP SAID I'D BE LUCKY TO GET 15,000 MILES OUT OF MY NEW TIRES. I WAS...

Dec 5, 2012 Suspension 48,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2009 MAZDA5 KNOWING THAT IT NEEDED TIRES. AFTER BUYING NEW TIRES I HAD THE CAR ALIGNED. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS "WITHIN SPEC" DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE REAR CAMBER WAS SET IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE TIRES SHOP SAID I'D BE LUCKY TO GET 15,000 MILES OUT OF MY NEW TIRES. I WAS...

Oct 1, 2012 Tires 26,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH ON US23 IN MICHIGAN, TPMS LOW PRESSURE TELLTALE ILLUMINATED. WITHIN 30 SECS, VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL HARD TO THE LEFT. PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THIS 4 LANE 70MPH HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN TO INVESTIGATE. LEFT FRONT TIRE COMPLETELY FLAT. NUT HOLDING THE TPMS SENSOR TO THE RIM WAS MIS...

Oct 1, 2012 Tires 26,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH ON US23 IN MICHIGAN, TPMS LOW PRESSURE TELLTALE ILLUMINATED. WITHIN 30 SECS, VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL HARD TO THE LEFT. PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THIS 4 LANE 70MPH HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN TO INVESTIGATE. LEFT FRONT TIRE COMPLETELY FLAT. NUT HOLDING THE TPMS SENSOR TO THE RIM WAS MIS...

Sep 26, 2012 Suspension

LEFT REAR SHOCK FAILED AT 21222 MILES ON MARCH 23, 2012, COVERED BY WARRANTY. RIGHT REAR SHOCKED FAILED AT 28073 MILES ON OCTOBER 20, 2012. MAZDA REFUSED TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ON MARCH 23, 2012 DUE TO NO VISIBLE FAILURE AT THIS TIME. MAZDA WOULD NOT REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHOCK UNLESS I PAID FOR ...

Sep 26, 2012 Suspension

LEFT REAR SHOCK FAILED AT 21222 MILES ON MARCH 23, 2012, COVERED BY WARRANTY. RIGHT REAR SHOCKED FAILED AT 28073 MILES ON OCTOBER 20, 2012. MAZDA REFUSED TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ON MARCH 23, 2012 DUE TO NO VISIBLE FAILURE AT THIS TIME. MAZDA WOULD NOT REPLACE RIGHT REAR SHOCK UNLESS I PAID FOR ...

Sep 22, 2012 Wheels 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE SLOW LEAK: FOUR NEW TIRES (PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASONS) INSTALLED AT MAZDA DEALER ON JAN 2011. THE ORIGINAL TPMS SENSOR-VALVES WHERE USED ON THE NEW TIRES. AFTER THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT WOULD GO ON EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS. I WOULD CHECK THE PRESSURE IN ALL THE TIRES USING A DIGIT...

Sep 22, 2012 Tires 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE SLOW LEAK: FOUR NEW TIRES (PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASONS) INSTALLED AT MAZDA DEALER ON JAN 2011. THE ORIGINAL TPMS SENSOR-VALVES WHERE USED ON THE NEW TIRES. AFTER THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT WOULD GO ON EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS. I WOULD CHECK THE PRESSURE IN ALL THE TIRES USING A DIGIT...

Sep 22, 2012 Wheels 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE FAILURE: I WAS DRIVING TO WORK GOING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN TPMS LIGHT WENT ON. I COULD NOT PULL OFF IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE OF ROAD CONDITIONS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF A VERY FLAT TIRE. WHEN I MANAGED TO PULL OFF AND CHECK THE TIRES, ONE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. TIRE W...

Sep 22, 2012 Tires 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE FAILURE: I WAS DRIVING TO WORK GOING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN TPMS LIGHT WENT ON. I COULD NOT PULL OFF IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE OF ROAD CONDITIONS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF A VERY FLAT TIRE. WHEN I MANAGED TO PULL OFF AND CHECK THE TIRES, ONE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. TIRE W...

Sep 22, 2012 Wheels 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE SLOW LEAK: FOUR NEW TIRES (PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASONS) INSTALLED AT MAZDA DEALER ON JAN 2011. THE ORIGINAL TPMS SENSOR-VALVES WHERE USED ON THE NEW TIRES. AFTER THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT WOULD GO ON EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS. I WOULD CHECK THE PRESSURE IN ALL THE TIRES USING A DIGIT...

Sep 22, 2012 Tires 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE SLOW LEAK: FOUR NEW TIRES (PIRELLI P6 FOUR SEASONS) INSTALLED AT MAZDA DEALER ON JAN 2011. THE ORIGINAL TPMS SENSOR-VALVES WHERE USED ON THE NEW TIRES. AFTER THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT WOULD GO ON EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS. I WOULD CHECK THE PRESSURE IN ALL THE TIRES USING A DIGIT...

Sep 22, 2012 Wheels 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE FAILURE: I WAS DRIVING TO WORK GOING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN TPMS LIGHT WENT ON. I COULD NOT PULL OFF IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE OF ROAD CONDITIONS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF A VERY FLAT TIRE. WHEN I MANAGED TO PULL OFF AND CHECK THE TIRES, ONE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. TIRE W...

Sep 22, 2012 Tires 48,000 mi

TPMS SENSOR-VALVE FAILURE: I WAS DRIVING TO WORK GOING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN TPMS LIGHT WENT ON. I COULD NOT PULL OFF IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE OF ROAD CONDITIONS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF A VERY FLAT TIRE. WHEN I MANAGED TO PULL OFF AND CHECK THE TIRES, ONE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. TIRE W...

Sep 6, 2012 Air Bags 42,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP FROM A PARKING SLOT IN A NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER, WHEN THE AIR BAG ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST EXPLODED, AND I WAS PINNED TO MY SEAT. I PUSHED ON THE BAG AND IT STARTED TO DEFLATE. MY SEATBELT WHICH HAD LOCKED ME INTO THE SEAT, MOVED ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME TO DISLODGE IT. WHEN I GOT...

Sep 6, 2012 Air Bags 42,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP FROM A PARKING SLOT IN A NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER, WHEN THE AIR BAG ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST EXPLODED, AND I WAS PINNED TO MY SEAT. I PUSHED ON THE BAG AND IT STARTED TO DEFLATE. MY SEATBELT WHICH HAD LOCKED ME INTO THE SEAT, MOVED ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME TO DISLODGE IT. WHEN I GOT...

Aug 16, 2012 Tires 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA5 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES, SIZE: P205-50-R17 GO19GRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING INSPECTED, BLISTERS WERE LOCATED ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI...

Aug 16, 2012 Tires 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA5 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES, SIZE: P205-50-R17 GO19GRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING INSPECTED, BLISTERS WERE LOCATED ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI...

Apr 19, 2012 Suspension 41,000 mi

REAR SHOCKS FAIL AT 40K MILES. HAVE THE SHOCKS REPLACED AT THE DEALER, MAKING THE SAME NOISE AT 50K MILES. I THINK THE QUALITY OF SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION FOR THIS CAR IS POOR. *JS

Apr 19, 2012 Suspension 41,000 mi

REAR SHOCKS FAIL AT 40K MILES. HAVE THE SHOCKS REPLACED AT THE DEALER, MAKING THE SAME NOISE AT 50K MILES. I THINK THE QUALITY OF SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION FOR THIS CAR IS POOR. *JS

Mar 9, 2012 Structure 16,158 mi

I WAS HEADING TO WORK, I CANNOT OPEN SLIDING DOOR TO GET MY DAUGHTER INTO HER SEAT. HAVE TO GET HER IN ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND HAVE TO REACH SO FAR AND BEND TO GET HER BUCKLED IN. WHEN I DROVE OFF, THE DOOR SIGNAL ON THE PANEL IS WARNING THAT A DOOR IS OPEN. TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTS, I STOP AND RE...

Mar 9, 2012 Structure 16,158 mi

I WAS HEADING TO WORK, I CANNOT OPEN SLIDING DOOR TO GET MY DAUGHTER INTO HER SEAT. HAVE TO GET HER IN ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND HAVE TO REACH SO FAR AND BEND TO GET HER BUCKLED IN. WHEN I DROVE OFF, THE DOOR SIGNAL ON THE PANEL IS WARNING THAT A DOOR IS OPEN. TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTS, I STOP AND RE...

Feb 18, 2012 Tires

AUTO HAS HAD TO HAVE COMPLETE SET OF TIRES BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE OF TIRES AFTER ONLY 32,000 MILES. NEW TIRES ARE ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF PREMATURE WEARING EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE BEING ALIGNED AND ROTATED REGULARLY AT ONLY 52,000 MILES. *TR

Feb 18, 2012 Suspension

AUTO HAS HAD TO HAVE COMPLETE SET OF TIRES BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE OF TIRES AFTER ONLY 32,000 MILES. NEW TIRES ARE ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF PREMATURE WEARING EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE BEING ALIGNED AND ROTATED REGULARLY AT ONLY 52,000 MILES. *TR

Feb 18, 2012 Tires

AUTO HAS HAD TO HAVE COMPLETE SET OF TIRES BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE OF TIRES AFTER ONLY 32,000 MILES. NEW TIRES ARE ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF PREMATURE WEARING EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE BEING ALIGNED AND ROTATED REGULARLY AT ONLY 52,000 MILES. *TR

Feb 18, 2012 Suspension

AUTO HAS HAD TO HAVE COMPLETE SET OF TIRES BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE OF TIRES AFTER ONLY 32,000 MILES. NEW TIRES ARE ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF PREMATURE WEARING EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE BEING ALIGNED AND ROTATED REGULARLY AT ONLY 52,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Suspension

THIS VAN HAS 67,000 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES TWO TIMES. I HAVE FLATS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE IS EAT AWAY. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES BALANCED AND ALIGNED TO NO AVAIL AND COMPLAINED TO MAZDA. LOOKING AT FORUMS ON THE WEB, THERE SEEMS TO BE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS ...

Jan 13, 2012 Tires

THIS VAN HAS 67,000 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES TWO TIMES. I HAVE FLATS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE IS EAT AWAY. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES BALANCED AND ALIGNED TO NO AVAIL AND COMPLAINED TO MAZDA. LOOKING AT FORUMS ON THE WEB, THERE SEEMS TO BE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS ...

Jan 13, 2012 Suspension

THIS VAN HAS 67,000 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES TWO TIMES. I HAVE FLATS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE IS EAT AWAY. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES BALANCED AND ALIGNED TO NO AVAIL AND COMPLAINED TO MAZDA. LOOKING AT FORUMS ON THE WEB, THERE SEEMS TO BE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS ...

Jan 13, 2012 Tires

THIS VAN HAS 67,000 MILES ON IT AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES TWO TIMES. I HAVE FLATS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE IS EAT AWAY. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES BALANCED AND ALIGNED TO NO AVAIL AND COMPLAINED TO MAZDA. LOOKING AT FORUMS ON THE WEB, THERE SEEMS TO BE MANY ISSUES WITH THIS ...

Dec 19, 2011 Tires

MY HUSBAND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2009 MAZDA5 AND IN FEBRUARY 10TH 2011, AS I WAS DRIVING MY TIRE LOST ALL AIR, THE VALVE HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. THE DEALER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING BUT I KNOW I DIDN'T, I WOULD HAVE FELT SOMETHING IF IT WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO BREAK THE VALVE, PLUS THERE WAS NOTHING ...

Dec 19, 2011 Tires

MY HUSBAND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2009 MAZDA5 AND IN FEBRUARY 10TH 2011, AS I WAS DRIVING MY TIRE LOST ALL AIR, THE VALVE HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. THE DEALER SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING BUT I KNOW I DIDN'T, I WOULD HAVE FELT SOMETHING IF IT WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO BREAK THE VALVE, PLUS THERE WAS NOTHING ...

Dec 9, 2011 Tires 31,600 mi

ON DEC.8,2011, I WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE HWY 167., THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD GONE FLAT. I WAS ABLE TO GET ON THE AUXILIARY ROAD WITHOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. I INSPECTED THE TIRE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY HOLES. I USED A PORTABLE TIRE INFLATER AND DROVE APPRO...

Dec 9, 2011 Tires 31,600 mi

ON DEC.8,2011, I WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE HWY 167., THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD GONE FLAT. I WAS ABLE TO GET ON THE AUXILIARY ROAD WITHOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. I INSPECTED THE TIRE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY HOLES. I USED A PORTABLE TIRE INFLATER AND DROVE APPRO...

Jun 28, 2011 Tires 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA 5. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADD AIR TO THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE THE ALUMINUM VALVE STEM END BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED THE VALVE STEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23...

Jun 28, 2011 Tires 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA 5. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADD AIR TO THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE THE ALUMINUM VALVE STEM END BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED THE VALVE STEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23...

May 1, 2011 Suspension 48,000 mi

INTERMITTENT CAR SHAKING. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 60 OR ABOVE, THE CAR VIOLENTLY SHAKES, ESPECIALLY ON BUMPY ROADS. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE DEALER (FAULKNER - PHILADELPHIA, PA) - RECENTLY DID AN ALIGNMENT AND FIXED A TIRE RIM. THE ISSUE WENT AWAY FOR A ...

May 1, 2011 Suspension 48,000 mi

INTERMITTENT CAR SHAKING. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 60 OR ABOVE, THE CAR VIOLENTLY SHAKES, ESPECIALLY ON BUMPY ROADS. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE DEALER (FAULKNER - PHILADELPHIA, PA) - RECENTLY DID AN ALIGNMENT AND FIXED A TIRE RIM. THE ISSUE WENT AWAY FOR A ...

Apr 24, 2011 Tires 37,000 mi

VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WHILE LOW FILLING TIRE WITH AIR. EACH TIME THE TIRE LOOKED A LITTLE LOW AND WHEN AIR NOZZLE WAS USED IT BROKE OFF AND FLEW FORCEFULLY AND ALL THE AIR CAME SUDDENLY RUSHING OUT. THE COMPUTER LOW TIRE LIGHT WAS ON THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THAT IS WHY I CHECKED THE PRESS...

Apr 24, 2011 Tires 37,000 mi

VALVE STEM BROKE OFF WHILE LOW FILLING TIRE WITH AIR. EACH TIME THE TIRE LOOKED A LITTLE LOW AND WHEN AIR NOZZLE WAS USED IT BROKE OFF AND FLEW FORCEFULLY AND ALL THE AIR CAME SUDDENLY RUSHING OUT. THE COMPUTER LOW TIRE LIGHT WAS ON THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THAT IS WHY I CHECKED THE PRESS...

Apr 19, 2011 Equipment

ON 4/15/2011, A SET OF NEW MEIJER BRAND BEAM-STYLE WIPER BLADES WERE PURSCHED FOR A 2009 MAZDA5 AND WERE INSTALLED ON THE CAR BY TH OWNER. ON THE MORNING OF 4/19/2011, THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 71/75 IN KENTUCKY THROUGH A THUNDERSTORM, AND THE DRIVER SIDE (26") WIPER BLADE FAIL...

Apr 19, 2011 Visibility

ON 4/15/2011, A SET OF NEW MEIJER BRAND BEAM-STYLE WIPER BLADES WERE PURSCHED FOR A 2009 MAZDA5 AND WERE INSTALLED ON THE CAR BY TH OWNER. ON THE MORNING OF 4/19/2011, THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 71/75 IN KENTUCKY THROUGH A THUNDERSTORM, AND THE DRIVER SIDE (26") WIPER BLADE FAIL...

Apr 19, 2011 Equipment

ON 4/15/2011, A SET OF NEW MEIJER BRAND BEAM-STYLE WIPER BLADES WERE PURSCHED FOR A 2009 MAZDA5 AND WERE INSTALLED ON THE CAR BY TH OWNER. ON THE MORNING OF 4/19/2011, THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 71/75 IN KENTUCKY THROUGH A THUNDERSTORM, AND THE DRIVER SIDE (26") WIPER BLADE FAIL...

Apr 19, 2011 Visibility

ON 4/15/2011, A SET OF NEW MEIJER BRAND BEAM-STYLE WIPER BLADES WERE PURSCHED FOR A 2009 MAZDA5 AND WERE INSTALLED ON THE CAR BY TH OWNER. ON THE MORNING OF 4/19/2011, THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 71/75 IN KENTUCKY THROUGH A THUNDERSTORM, AND THE DRIVER SIDE (26") WIPER BLADE FAIL...

Mar 25, 2011 Visibility 42,305 mi

AT 42,300 MILES BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES RIPPED OFF THE WIPER ARM AT EXACTLY THE SAME TIME, WHILE DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN. WHEN I WENT TO GET NEW BLADES, THE PARTS MANAGER EXPLAINED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE 26" BLADES ARE NOT SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THE ARM, AND I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE A WHOL...

Mar 25, 2011 Visibility 42,305 mi

AT 42,300 MILES BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES RIPPED OFF THE WIPER ARM AT EXACTLY THE SAME TIME, WHILE DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN. WHEN I WENT TO GET NEW BLADES, THE PARTS MANAGER EXPLAINED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE 26" BLADES ARE NOT SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THE ARM, AND I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE A WHOL...

Mar 21, 2011 Power Train 46,280 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS ABLE TO BE MOVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR SPORADICALLY. THE MANU...

Mar 21, 2011 Power Train 46,280 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS ABLE TO BE MOVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR SPORADICALLY. THE MANU...

Feb 14, 2011 Steering 1,755 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE.. MAZDA HAS MADE 6 REPAIR ATTEMPTS. REPAIR DATES: 11/04/09, 4/14/10, 4/28/10, 6/10/10, 8/4/10, 10/25/10. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS TO DATE. *TR

Feb 14, 2011 Steering 1,755 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE.. MAZDA HAS MADE 6 REPAIR ATTEMPTS. REPAIR DATES: 11/04/09, 4/14/10, 4/28/10, 6/10/10, 8/4/10, 10/25/10. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS TO DATE. *TR

Feb 7, 2011 Steering Crash 27,000 mi

AT ABOUT 0630HRS, 02-03-11, WHILE OPERATING A 2009 MAZDA, MAZDA5 TOURING. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND THE ROADWAY, OKEECHOBEE BLVD., ROYAL PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WAS DRY, STRAIGHT AND LEVEL AND OF MACADAM CONSTRUCTION. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WERE LIGHT TO MODERATE. THE PORTION OF THE ROAD...

Feb 7, 2011 Steering Crash 27,000 mi

AT ABOUT 0630HRS, 02-03-11, WHILE OPERATING A 2009 MAZDA, MAZDA5 TOURING. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND THE ROADWAY, OKEECHOBEE BLVD., ROYAL PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WAS DRY, STRAIGHT AND LEVEL AND OF MACADAM CONSTRUCTION. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WERE LIGHT TO MODERATE. THE PORTION OF THE ROAD...

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR FRONT LOCATED AT THE FAN CONTROLLER UNIT. ELECTRICAL HIGH-RESISTANCE CONNECTION DUE TO IMPROPER LENGTH OF WIRE IN HARNESS CAUSING LOOSE CONNECTION IN CONTROLLER UNIT. *TR

Oct 21, 2010 Electrical System Fire

FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR FRONT LOCATED AT THE FAN CONTROLLER UNIT. ELECTRICAL HIGH-RESISTANCE CONNECTION DUE TO IMPROPER LENGTH OF WIRE IN HARNESS CAUSING LOOSE CONNECTION IN CONTROLLER UNIT. *TR

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR FRONT LOCATED AT THE FAN CONTROLLER UNIT. ELECTRICAL HIGH-RESISTANCE CONNECTION DUE TO IMPROPER LENGTH OF WIRE IN HARNESS CAUSING LOOSE CONNECTION IN CONTROLLER UNIT. *TR

Oct 21, 2010 Electrical System Fire

FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR FRONT LOCATED AT THE FAN CONTROLLER UNIT. ELECTRICAL HIGH-RESISTANCE CONNECTION DUE TO IMPROPER LENGTH OF WIRE IN HARNESS CAUSING LOOSE CONNECTION IN CONTROLLER UNIT. *TR

Oct 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIRE AT FAN CONTROLLER LOCATED AT FRONT OF DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

Oct 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FIRE AT FAN CONTROLLER LOCATED AT FRONT OF DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR

Sep 27, 2010 Steering 25,000 mi

2009 MAZDA 5 POWER STEERING FAILURE - POWER STEERING FAILS COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. - HAS OCCURRED ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES - PROBLEM WILL USUALLY GO AWAY AFTER A RE-START BUT SOMETIMES RETURNS. VIN [XXX] - MAZDA INDICATES THIS UNIT IS NOT PART OF THEIR ...

Sep 27, 2010 Steering 25,000 mi

2009 MAZDA 5 POWER STEERING FAILURE - POWER STEERING FAILS COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. - HAS OCCURRED ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES - PROBLEM WILL USUALLY GO AWAY AFTER A RE-START BUT SOMETIMES RETURNS. VIN [XXX] - MAZDA INDICATES THIS UNIT IS NOT PART OF THEIR ...

Sep 24, 2010 Steering 18,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON DURING OPERATION, UNABLE TO USE POWER STEERING UNTIL THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE; HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE PARTS ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY AND CANNOT BE FIXED UNTIL AT LEAST DECE...

Sep 24, 2010 Steering 18,000 mi

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON DURING OPERATION, UNABLE TO USE POWER STEERING UNTIL THE CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE; HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE PARTS ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY AND CANNOT BE FIXED UNTIL AT LEAST DECE...

Sep 7, 2010 Steering 14,912 mi

TODAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2010, LIT THE LIGHT OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING SYSTEM OF A MAZDA 5 2009, IN HEAVY SLOW TRAFFIC, FORTUNATELY THE CAR COULD DRIVE TO MY HOUSE. PARKED, WENT OUT AND RE-IGNITE THE ENGINE AND THE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. *TR

Sep 7, 2010 Steering 14,912 mi

TODAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2010, LIT THE LIGHT OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING SYSTEM OF A MAZDA 5 2009, IN HEAVY SLOW TRAFFIC, FORTUNATELY THE CAR COULD DRIVE TO MY HOUSE. PARKED, WENT OUT AND RE-IGNITE THE ENGINE AND THE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Steering

AFTER TEN MINUTE DRIVE TIME FROM HOME, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING DECK. STEERING FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH WAS ACTIVATED. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, I EXITED THE DECK AND PARKED ON THE STREET. AFTER AN HOUR OF BEING PARKED AND SEVERAL ENGINE RESTARTS, THE POWER STEERING C...

Aug 19, 2010 Steering

AFTER TEN MINUTE DRIVE TIME FROM HOME, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING DECK. STEERING FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH WAS ACTIVATED. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, I EXITED THE DECK AND PARKED ON THE STREET. AFTER AN HOUR OF BEING PARKED AND SEVERAL ENGINE RESTARTS, THE POWER STEERING C...

Aug 18, 2010 Tires 30,000 mi

AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, I NOTICED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION AND A THUMPING NOISE, PARTICULARLY PROMINENT IN THE RIGHT FRONT QUADRANT. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE PROBLEM IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRES AND I PURCHASED TWO NEW TIRES AND HAD AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE PROBLE...

Aug 18, 2010 Tires 30,000 mi

AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, I NOTICED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION AND A THUMPING NOISE, PARTICULARLY PROMINENT IN THE RIGHT FRONT QUADRANT. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED THE PROBLEM IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRES AND I PURCHASED TWO NEW TIRES AND HAD AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE PROBLE...

Jul 7, 2010 Steering 6,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC T...

Jul 7, 2010 Steering 6,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC T...

Jul 4, 2010 Steering 18,800 mi

ON MAY 12, 2010, OUR 2009 MAZDA5 WITH 18,800 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR IN LOS ANGELES AT A SPEED OF 40-50 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY. AS A RESULT THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO MANEUVE...

Jul 4, 2010 Steering 18,800 mi

ON MAY 12, 2010, OUR 2009 MAZDA5 WITH 18,800 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR IN LOS ANGELES AT A SPEED OF 40-50 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY. AS A RESULT THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO MANEUVE...

Jun 8, 2010 Steering 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, PIPING HOSE AND GASKET. THE MAZDA MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

Jun 8, 2010 Steering 17,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, PIPING HOSE AND GASKET. THE MAZDA MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAIL...

May 26, 2010 Steering 30,100 mi

1. WAS DRIVING MY 2009 MAZDA5 IN NEW YORK CITY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AS I AS GETTING ONTO THE LINCOLN TUNNEL I NOTICED MY POWER STEERING HAD FAILED AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE TUNNEL I HAD TO DRIVE UNTIL I COULD GET TO A LESS CONGESTED AREA. AFTER STOPPING I TURNED...

May 26, 2010 Steering 30,100 mi

1. WAS DRIVING MY 2009 MAZDA5 IN NEW YORK CITY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AS I AS GETTING ONTO THE LINCOLN TUNNEL I NOTICED MY POWER STEERING HAD FAILED AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. AS I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE TUNNEL I HAD TO DRIVE UNTIL I COULD GET TO A LESS CONGESTED AREA. AFTER STOPPING I TURNED...

May 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,998 mi

BROKEN FUEL CAP IN A 2009 MAZDA5... TRIED TO UNSCREW FUEL CAP TO FUEL VEHICLE. IT WOULD NOT COME OFF. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL IT BROKE OFF. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH FOUND DOZENS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH MAZDA 3'S AND MAZDA 5'S. THE CAP HAS 2 PARTS, THE OUTER PART IS WHAT BROKE OFF, WHILE THE IN...

May 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,998 mi

BROKEN FUEL CAP IN A 2009 MAZDA5... TRIED TO UNSCREW FUEL CAP TO FUEL VEHICLE. IT WOULD NOT COME OFF. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL IT BROKE OFF. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH FOUND DOZENS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH MAZDA 3'S AND MAZDA 5'S. THE CAP HAS 2 PARTS, THE OUTER PART IS WHAT BROKE OFF, WHILE THE IN...

May 7, 2010 Steering

DRIVING 20-309 MPH ON THE 495 BELTWAY DURING RUSH HOUR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH AROUND 4 PM WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY NEW 2009 MAZDA 5 BEGINS TO LOCK. THE POWER-STEERING WHEEL LOCK SIGNAL TURNS ON AND HAD TO SLOWLY GET OFF THE BELTWAY. WE HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. THANKFUL...

May 7, 2010 Steering

DRIVING 20-309 MPH ON THE 495 BELTWAY DURING RUSH HOUR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH AROUND 4 PM WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY NEW 2009 MAZDA 5 BEGINS TO LOCK. THE POWER-STEERING WHEEL LOCK SIGNAL TURNS ON AND HAD TO SLOWLY GET OFF THE BELTWAY. WE HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. THANKFUL...

Mar 9, 2010 Steering 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH POWER STEERING FAILS FOLLOWED BY ALL ELECTRONICS FLASHING AND THEN BY CAR ENGINE DYING. CONTROL OF CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. POWER STEERING HAS FAILED ABOUT 20 TIMES ENGINE FAILURE ABOUT 10 TIMES. DEALER TOLD ME THEY FOUND HITS ON THE ONBOARD COMPUTER, WERE A...

Mar 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH POWER STEERING FAILS FOLLOWED BY ALL ELECTRONICS FLASHING AND THEN BY CAR ENGINE DYING. CONTROL OF CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. POWER STEERING HAS FAILED ABOUT 20 TIMES ENGINE FAILURE ABOUT 10 TIMES. DEALER TOLD ME THEY FOUND HITS ON THE ONBOARD COMPUTER, WERE A...

Mar 9, 2010 Steering 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH POWER STEERING FAILS FOLLOWED BY ALL ELECTRONICS FLASHING AND THEN BY CAR ENGINE DYING. CONTROL OF CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. POWER STEERING HAS FAILED ABOUT 20 TIMES ENGINE FAILURE ABOUT 10 TIMES. DEALER TOLD ME THEY FOUND HITS ON THE ONBOARD COMPUTER, WERE A...

Mar 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH POWER STEERING FAILS FOLLOWED BY ALL ELECTRONICS FLASHING AND THEN BY CAR ENGINE DYING. CONTROL OF CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. POWER STEERING HAS FAILED ABOUT 20 TIMES ENGINE FAILURE ABOUT 10 TIMES. DEALER TOLD ME THEY FOUND HITS ON THE ONBOARD COMPUTER, WERE A...

Feb 9, 2010 Power Train 4,900 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FLOORMAT RETENTION HOLE SEPARATES AFTER < 5000 MILES ALLOWING MAT TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT CLUTCH PEDAL CATCHES ON MAT. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASED IT PICKS UP THE MAT SO THAT NEXT TIME THE CLUTCH IS PEDAL IS PRESSED THE MAT ALSO CATCHES ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING UNEXPECTED BRAKING. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Equipment 4,900 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FLOORMAT RETENTION HOLE SEPARATES AFTER < 5000 MILES ALLOWING MAT TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT CLUTCH PEDAL CATCHES ON MAT. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASED IT PICKS UP THE MAT SO THAT NEXT TIME THE CLUTCH IS PEDAL IS PRESSED THE MAT ALSO CATCHES ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING UNEXPECTED BRAKING. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,900 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FLOORMAT RETENTION HOLE SEPARATES AFTER < 5000 MILES ALLOWING MAT TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT CLUTCH PEDAL CATCHES ON MAT. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASED IT PICKS UP THE MAT SO THAT NEXT TIME THE CLUTCH IS PEDAL IS PRESSED THE MAT ALSO CATCHES ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING UNEXPECTED BRAKING. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Power Train 4,900 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FLOORMAT RETENTION HOLE SEPARATES AFTER < 5000 MILES ALLOWING MAT TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT CLUTCH PEDAL CATCHES ON MAT. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASED IT PICKS UP THE MAT SO THAT NEXT TIME THE CLUTCH IS PEDAL IS PRESSED THE MAT ALSO CATCHES ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING UNEXPECTED BRAKING. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Equipment 4,900 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FLOORMAT RETENTION HOLE SEPARATES AFTER < 5000 MILES ALLOWING MAT TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT CLUTCH PEDAL CATCHES ON MAT. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASED IT PICKS UP THE MAT SO THAT NEXT TIME THE CLUTCH IS PEDAL IS PRESSED THE MAT ALSO CATCHES ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING UNEXPECTED BRAKING. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,900 mi

DRIVERS SIDE FLOORMAT RETENTION HOLE SEPARATES AFTER < 5000 MILES ALLOWING MAT TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT CLUTCH PEDAL CATCHES ON MAT. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASED IT PICKS UP THE MAT SO THAT NEXT TIME THE CLUTCH IS PEDAL IS PRESSED THE MAT ALSO CATCHES ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING UNEXPECTED BRAKING. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Steering Crash 1,200 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO UNCONTROLLABLE AND WOBBLING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING A FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND ENDED UP CAUSING THE CENTER DIVIDER CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ONE MONTH AGO AS BRAND NEW CAR. THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AND FINALLY CAUSED THIS MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE...

Apr 14, 2009 Steering Crash 1,200 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO UNCONTROLLABLE AND WOBBLING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING A FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND ENDED UP CAUSING THE CENTER DIVIDER CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ONE MONTH AGO AS BRAND NEW CAR. THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AND FINALLY CAUSED THIS MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE...

Apr 8, 2009 Parking Brake Crash 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH THE EMERGENCY SERVICE BRAKE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER IT HAD BEEN STATIONARY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MAILBOX. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED A SCRATCH ...

Apr 8, 2009 Parking Brake Crash 4,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 5. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH THE EMERGENCY SERVICE BRAKE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER IT HAD BEEN STATIONARY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MAILBOX. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED A SCRATCH ...