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19V781000 Oct 31, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflato...

18V402000 Jun 15, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizon...

17V474000 Jul 26, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driv...

Complaints

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Mar 19, 2024 Power Train

Very hard shifts from 1st to 3rd gear it's a automatic transmission it's getting worse it will do it at random times and it's getting to the point I'm scared to drive the car. mazda should listen to everyone else's problems with the same transmission it's ridiculous

Mar 19, 2024 Power Train

Very hard shifts from 1st to 3rd gear it's a automatic transmission it's getting worse it will do it at random times and it's getting to the point I'm scared to drive the car. mazda should listen to everyone else's problems with the same transmission it's ridiculous

Apr 20, 2023 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were inoperable and failed to illuminate as needed. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who d...

Apr 20, 2023 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were inoperable and failed to illuminate as needed. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who d...

Apr 20, 2023 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were inoperable and failed to illuminate as needed. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who d...

Apr 20, 2023 Exterior Lighting 165,000 mi

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Mazda6. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were inoperable and failed to illuminate as needed. The contact replaced the bulbs, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who d...

Apr 13, 2021 Unknown Or Other

WE NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE. IT WAS SOLD AT AUCTION ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. PLEASE STOP SENDING ME THESE REAL NOTICES. VIN IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 13, 2021 Unknown Or Other

WE NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE. IT WAS SOLD AT AUCTION ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. PLEASE STOP SENDING ME THESE REAL NOTICES. VIN IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 8, 2020 Service Brakes 1 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 3,000 FROM THE OWNER HAD IT FOR 2 MONTHS, GOT OIL AND ALL FLUIDS CHANGED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY IT TOTALLY DIED ON ME AND NOW IT WONT START AT ALL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ABOTHER ONE. OR EVEN REPAIR IT.

Aug 8, 2020 Electrical System 1 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 3,000 FROM THE OWNER HAD IT FOR 2 MONTHS, GOT OIL AND ALL FLUIDS CHANGED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY IT TOTALLY DIED ON ME AND NOW IT WONT START AT ALL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ABOTHER ONE. OR EVEN REPAIR IT.

Aug 8, 2020 Engine 1 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 3,000 FROM THE OWNER HAD IT FOR 2 MONTHS, GOT OIL AND ALL FLUIDS CHANGED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY IT TOTALLY DIED ON ME AND NOW IT WONT START AT ALL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ABOTHER ONE. OR EVEN REPAIR IT.

Aug 8, 2020 Service Brakes 1 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 3,000 FROM THE OWNER HAD IT FOR 2 MONTHS, GOT OIL AND ALL FLUIDS CHANGED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY IT TOTALLY DIED ON ME AND NOW IT WONT START AT ALL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ABOTHER ONE. OR EVEN REPAIR IT.

Aug 8, 2020 Electrical System 1 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 3,000 FROM THE OWNER HAD IT FOR 2 MONTHS, GOT OIL AND ALL FLUIDS CHANGED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY IT TOTALLY DIED ON ME AND NOW IT WONT START AT ALL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ABOTHER ONE. OR EVEN REPAIR IT.

Aug 8, 2020 Engine 1 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 3,000 FROM THE OWNER HAD IT FOR 2 MONTHS, GOT OIL AND ALL FLUIDS CHANGED. WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY IT TOTALLY DIED ON ME AND NOW IT WONT START AT ALL. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY ABOTHER ONE. OR EVEN REPAIR IT.

Sep 3, 2019 Structure 90,800 mi

VEHICLE SUBFRAME ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT.

Sep 3, 2019 Structure 90,800 mi

VEHICLE SUBFRAME ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT.

Dec 13, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 13, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 13, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 13, 2018 Electrical System

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 13, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other

REPEATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES, CAR WHILE DRIVING WILL DROP TO A CRAWL WITH ERRATIC REVVING. DID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESS WAY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. WILL NOT START DO TO REVVING LOOP CAUSED BY THROTTLE BODY. MULTIPLE TSB HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, SO IT SE...

Dec 9, 2017 Electrical System 1,468,391 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I PARKED MY CAR WHEN I GOT OFF WORK. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO CRANK MY CAR IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT IT WOULDN'T START, SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID MY COMPUTER WAS OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY YARD

Dec 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1,468,391 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I PARKED MY CAR WHEN I GOT OFF WORK. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO CRANK MY CAR IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT IT WOULDN'T START, SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID MY COMPUTER WAS OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY YARD

Dec 9, 2017 Electrical System 1,468,391 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I PARKED MY CAR WHEN I GOT OFF WORK. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO CRANK MY CAR IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT IT WOULDN'T START, SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID MY COMPUTER WAS OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY YARD

Dec 9, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1,468,391 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I PARKED MY CAR WHEN I GOT OFF WORK. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO CRANK MY CAR IT WOULD TURN OVER BUT IT WOULDN'T START, SO I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID MY COMPUTER WAS OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY YARD

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V474000 AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V474000 AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA...

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (SHORTLIN...

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (SHORTLIN...

Aug 3, 2017 Seats

THE HEATING KICKS IN (MOSTLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT) AND I NEVER TURNED IT ON...I EVEN REMOVED THE FUSE AND IT STILL HEATS UP...WIERD...

Aug 3, 2017 Seats

THE HEATING KICKS IN (MOSTLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT) AND I NEVER TURNED IT ON...I EVEN REMOVED THE FUSE AND IT STILL HEATS UP...WIERD...

Apr 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH...

Apr 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

DRIVER AIR BAG INFLATOR FINAL REPAIR NOTICE - SAFETY RECALL 8215F. I TOOK MY VEHICLE WHEN I RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE AND WENT TO JIM FALK MAZDA IN KAHULUI,MAUI,HAWAII AND THEY TOLD ME SORRY WE DON'T HAVE THE PART TO REPLACE YET BUT WILL CALL ME WHEN IT COMES IN AND THAT WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO.NOW I R...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

DRIVER AIR BAG INFLATOR FINAL REPAIR NOTICE - SAFETY RECALL 8215F. I TOOK MY VEHICLE WHEN I RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE AND WENT TO JIM FALK MAZDA IN KAHULUI,MAUI,HAWAII AND THEY TOLD ME SORRY WE DON'T HAVE THE PART TO REPLACE YET BUT WILL CALL ME WHEN IT COMES IN AND THAT WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO.NOW I R...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS W...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS W...

Jan 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I SOLD THIS MAZDA6 TO AN AUTO DEALER (SHORTLINE AUTO GROUP, AURORA, CO) IN NOVEMBER 2015. I HAVE SINCE RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES REGARDING THE CAR FROM MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. EACH TIME, I HAVE SENT BACK THE ENCLOSED INFORMATION CHANGE CARD, TELLING MAZDA THAT I SOLD THE CAR, AND GIVI...

Jan 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other

I SOLD THIS MAZDA6 TO AN AUTO DEALER (SHORTLINE AUTO GROUP, AURORA, CO) IN NOVEMBER 2015. I HAVE SINCE RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES REGARDING THE CAR FROM MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. EACH TIME, I HAVE SENT BACK THE ENCLOSED INFORMATION CHANGE CARD, TELLING MAZDA THAT I SOLD THE CAR, AND GIVI...

Dec 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC D...

Dec 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V354000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC D...

Nov 16, 2016 Air Bags

I WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY RECALL NOT BEING REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. GOING ON 11 MONTHS, STILL NO SOLUTION, AND I WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE WITH A PASSENGER UNTIL IT GETS FIXED. RIDICULOUS. AIRBAGS WERE RECALLED IN DECEMBER 2015. IN JANUARY 2016 I CALLED MAZDA TO GET THIS SCHEDUL...

Nov 16, 2016 Air Bags

I WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MY RECALL NOT BEING REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. GOING ON 11 MONTHS, STILL NO SOLUTION, AND I WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE WITH A PASSENGER UNTIL IT GETS FIXED. RIDICULOUS. AIRBAGS WERE RECALLED IN DECEMBER 2015. IN JANUARY 2016 I CALLED MAZDA TO GET THIS SCHEDUL...

Sep 21, 2016 Tires Crash 165,105 mi

I PURCHASED NEW TIRES AND HAD INSTALLED AT COSTCO ON AUGUST 1ST 2016. I WENT TO HAVE THE TIRES RETORQUED AT COSTCO ON AUGUST 12TH. ON SEPT 1ST I WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON A CITY PARKWAY STREET SO MOSTLY STRAIGHT ROADWAY WITH SOME GENTLE CURVES AT APPROX. 50-55 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN SUDDENLY MY STEERI...

Sep 21, 2016 Tires Crash 165,105 mi

I PURCHASED NEW TIRES AND HAD INSTALLED AT COSTCO ON AUGUST 1ST 2016. I WENT TO HAVE THE TIRES RETORQUED AT COSTCO ON AUGUST 12TH. ON SEPT 1ST I WAS DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON A CITY PARKWAY STREET SO MOSTLY STRAIGHT ROADWAY WITH SOME GENTLE CURVES AT APPROX. 50-55 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN SUDDENLY MY STEERI...

Aug 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 16V354000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID...

Aug 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 16V354000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID...

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: THREE MONTHS WITH NO REMEDY IN SITE. BEEN UNABLE TO USE CAR AS DESIGNED. WHAT IS STATUS FOR FIX? WHEN CAN A USE THE PASSENGER SEAT?

Aug 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: THREE MONTHS WITH NO REMEDY IN SITE. BEEN UNABLE TO USE CAR AS DESIGNED. WHAT IS STATUS FOR FIX? WHEN CAN A USE THE PASSENGER SEAT?

Jul 12, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED AND TRAPPED THE DRIVER INSIDE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Jul 12, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED AND TRAPPED THE DRIVER INSIDE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Jun 30, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED PER THE RECALL; HOWEVER; THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED LATER THAT THE REQUIRED PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE...

Jun 30, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED PER THE RECALL; HOWEVER; THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED LATER THAT THE REQUIRED PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Jun 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Jun 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Apr 28, 2016 Air Bags 121,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER...

Apr 28, 2016 Engine 40,000 mi

THE V6 MOTOR IN MY MAZDA 6S HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FOR ALMOST 10 OF THE 12 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. THE OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE FAULTY SEALS ON THE TIMING CHAIN COVER IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER, AND THE OIL DROPS ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS OIL VAPORIZES AND THAT VAPOR ENTERS THE CABIN IN SLOW SPEED DR...

Apr 28, 2016 Air Bags 121,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER...

Apr 28, 2016 Engine 40,000 mi

THE V6 MOTOR IN MY MAZDA 6S HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL FOR ALMOST 10 OF THE 12 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. THE OIL LEAKS OUT OF THE FAULTY SEALS ON THE TIMING CHAIN COVER IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER, AND THE OIL DROPS ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS OIL VAPORIZES AND THAT VAPOR ENTERS THE CABIN IN SLOW SPEED DR...

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Apr 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Apr 8, 2016 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), BUT HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT CON...

Apr 8, 2016 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), BUT HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR FOR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT CON...

Mar 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN BOTH CASES NOW THE MANUFACTURER HAS SEND A SECOND NOTICE WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST REPLACEMENT OCCURRED INDICATING THE VEHICLE IS REQUIRED TO COME BACK FOR AN ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT. IT IS A SIGNIFICANT INCONVENIENC...

Mar 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN BOTH CASES NOW THE MANUFACTURER HAS SEND A SECOND NOTICE WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST REPLACEMENT OCCURRED INDICATING THE VEHICLE IS REQUIRED TO COME BACK FOR AN ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT. IT IS A SIGNIFICANT INCONVENIENC...

Mar 25, 2016 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND THE ...

Mar 25, 2016 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND THE ...

Mar 25, 2016 Electrical System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND THE ...

Mar 25, 2016 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND THE ...

Mar 16, 2016 Power Train 162,000 mi

OVER TIME, THE CLUTCH IN MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2004 MAZDA 6 V6 HATCHBACK HAS BEEN GETTING NOISY, DIFFICULT TO MODULATE WITH SURPRISING SLOPPY MOVEMENT IN A SIDEWAYS MOTION WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, AND HAS BEEN GREATLY WORRYING ME. UPON INVESTIGATION, I DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE FORMED AND WELDED STEEL ...

Mar 16, 2016 Power Train 162,000 mi

OVER TIME, THE CLUTCH IN MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2004 MAZDA 6 V6 HATCHBACK HAS BEEN GETTING NOISY, DIFFICULT TO MODULATE WITH SURPRISING SLOPPY MOVEMENT IN A SIDEWAYS MOTION WHEN BEING DEPRESSED, AND HAS BEEN GREATLY WORRYING ME. UPON INVESTIGATION, I DISCOVERED CRACKS IN THE FORMED AND WELDED STEEL ...

Mar 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION...

Mar 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION...

Feb 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Feb 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENTS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 15V382000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNA...

Feb 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU...

Feb 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENTS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS), 15V382000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNA...

Feb 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RE...

Feb 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Feb 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V869000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RE...

Feb 26, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Feb 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL NOTICE WAS FIRST MAILED IN JULY OF 2015. THAT WAS SEVEN MONTHS AGO AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED DETAILS ON HOW I CAN HAVE MY AIRBAG REPLACED. I BELIEVE MAZDA IS NOT TAKING THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY AND NOT REPAIRING THE VEHICLES IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. HOW MANY PEOPL...

Feb 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL NOTICE WAS FIRST MAILED IN JULY OF 2015. THAT WAS SEVEN MONTHS AGO AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED DETAILS ON HOW I CAN HAVE MY AIRBAG REPLACED. I BELIEVE MAZDA IS NOT TAKING THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY AND NOT REPAIRING THE VEHICLES IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. HOW MANY PEOPL...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND THE SMOKE DISAPPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS D...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND THE SMOKE DISAPPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS D...

Jan 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) IN MID JUNE OF 2015 AND HAD TO WAIT AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO RECEIVE THE SECOND NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED T...

Jan 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) IN MID JUNE OF 2015 AND HAD TO WAIT AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO RECEIVE THE SECOND NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED T...

Dec 22, 2015 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TAKATA INFLAORS. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE OVER 6 MONTHS AGO, BUT THE PART ISN'T YET AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. WHILE I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DEFECT IS MAINLY FOR VEHICLES IN HOT HUMID CLIMATES HOW CAN THEY ASSUME JUST BECAUSE I'M IN WI I DON'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN OTHER STATES....

Dec 22, 2015 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TAKATA INFLAORS. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE OVER 6 MONTHS AGO, BUT THE PART ISN'T YET AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. WHILE I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DEFECT IS MAINLY FOR VEHICLES IN HOT HUMID CLIMATES HOW CAN THEY ASSUME JUST BECAUSE I'M IN WI I DON'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN OTHER STATES....

Dec 9, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V773000 (AIR BAGS), 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABL...

Dec 9, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V773000 (AIR BAGS), 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABL...

Dec 3, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

Dec 3, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO...

Nov 13, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Nov 13, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Nov 7, 2015 Air Bags

AIR BAGS ARE DEADLY. MY GRAND DAUGHTER SITS IN THE BACK SEAT WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKS PROPERLY JUST A PIECE OF TRASH.

Nov 7, 2015 Seat Belts

AIR BAGS ARE DEADLY. MY GRAND DAUGHTER SITS IN THE BACK SEAT WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKS PROPERLY JUST A PIECE OF TRASH.

Nov 7, 2015 Seats

AIR BAGS ARE DEADLY. MY GRAND DAUGHTER SITS IN THE BACK SEAT WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKS PROPERLY JUST A PIECE OF TRASH.

Nov 7, 2015 Air Bags

AIR BAGS ARE DEADLY. MY GRAND DAUGHTER SITS IN THE BACK SEAT WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKS PROPERLY JUST A PIECE OF TRASH.

Nov 7, 2015 Seat Belts

AIR BAGS ARE DEADLY. MY GRAND DAUGHTER SITS IN THE BACK SEAT WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKS PROPERLY JUST A PIECE OF TRASH.

Nov 7, 2015 Seats

AIR BAGS ARE DEADLY. MY GRAND DAUGHTER SITS IN THE BACK SEAT WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS THE SEAT BELT NEVER LOCKS PROPERLY JUST A PIECE OF TRASH.

Nov 2, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...

Nov 2, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...

Oct 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Oct 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Sep 29, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS...

Sep 29, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS...

Sep 22, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO ...

Sep 22, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART TO ...

Sep 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Sep 4, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Aug 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 7, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...

Aug 7, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V382000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC...

Jun 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Jun 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Jun 26, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jun 26, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V345000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags

2004 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE #14V-344. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. HOWEVER, HE WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WOULD NEED TO BE VERIFIED FIRST, THEN THE PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED. *JB

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags

2004 MAZDA 6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE #14V-344. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. HOWEVER, HE WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WOULD NEED TO BE VERIFIED FIRST, THEN THE PARTS WOULD BE ORDERED. *JB

Jun 3, 2015 Air Bags

2004 MAZDA6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAS BEEN 90 DAYS SINCE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. RECALL # 14V344000.*JB

Jun 3, 2015 Air Bags

2004 MAZDA6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAS BEEN 90 DAYS SINCE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. RECALL # 14V344000.*JB

May 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ...

May 21, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ...

May 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER...

May 11, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER...

May 6, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V773000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

May 6, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V773000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

May 1, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR AIRBAGS AND MAZDA CONTINUES TO TELL ME THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND THEY DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHEN THEY WILL GET PARTS FOR MY CAR. I WAS TOLD IT WILL PROBABLY BE A FEW MORE MONTHS. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO FAITH THAT MAZDA WILL EVER FIX MY CAR !! *TR

May 1, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR AIRBAGS AND MAZDA CONTINUES TO TELL ME THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND THEY DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHEN THEY WILL GET PARTS FOR MY CAR. I WAS TOLD IT WILL PROBABLY BE A FEW MORE MONTHS. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO FAITH THAT MAZDA WILL EVER FIX MY CAR !! *TR

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) IN JUNE OF 2014. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT TWO MORE MONTHS BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A RE...

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) IN JUNE OF 2014. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT TWO MORE MONTHS BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A RE...

Apr 27, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V334000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTAC...

Apr 27, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V334000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTAC...

Apr 21, 2015 Service Brakes 103,001 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,001.

Apr 21, 2015 Service Brakes 103,001 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,001.

Apr 2, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Apr 2, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Mar 10, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Mar 10, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V344000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Feb 23, 2015 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. T...

Feb 23, 2015 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. T...

Oct 28, 2014 Visibility/wiper 34,000 mi

OBSCURED REAR VISION ON SPORTWAGONS. REPLACEMENTS FOR ORIGINAL REPLACEABLE REAR BLADE CARRIER DO NOT CORRECTLY FIT THE ORIGINAL WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY (MOUNTED TO THE REAR WINDOW). BOTH RECENTLY SUPPLIED MAZDA(!) AND AFTERMARKET BLADE CARRIERS HAVE A NEW TAB THAT INTERFERES WITH THE WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY, ...

Oct 28, 2014 Visibility/wiper 34,000 mi

OBSCURED REAR VISION ON SPORTWAGONS. REPLACEMENTS FOR ORIGINAL REPLACEABLE REAR BLADE CARRIER DO NOT CORRECTLY FIT THE ORIGINAL WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY (MOUNTED TO THE REAR WINDOW). BOTH RECENTLY SUPPLIED MAZDA(!) AND AFTERMARKET BLADE CARRIERS HAVE A NEW TAB THAT INTERFERES WITH THE WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY, ...

Oct 16, 2014 Engine 139,000 mi

ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING OUT OF NO WHERE REALLY LOST POWER IT SPUN THE BEARING AND ROD IN THE ENGINE ITS THE 2.3 LITER ENGINE MAZDA HAS HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FROM 2004 TO 2006 I HAVE SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE LIKE I SAID COULD CAUSE MAJOR ACCIDENTS IT WAS NOT LOW ON OIL ...

Oct 16, 2014 Engine 139,000 mi

ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING OUT OF NO WHERE REALLY LOST POWER IT SPUN THE BEARING AND ROD IN THE ENGINE ITS THE 2.3 LITER ENGINE MAZDA HAS HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FROM 2004 TO 2006 I HAVE SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE LIKE I SAID COULD CAUSE MAJOR ACCIDENTS IT WAS NOT LOW ON OIL ...

Oct 9, 2014 Power Train 40,112 mi

DRIVING NORMALLY, TRANSMISSION GETS STRUCK IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR FOURTH GEAR. SOMETIMES TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT VERY, VERY HARD. *TR

Oct 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,112 mi

DRIVING NORMALLY, TRANSMISSION GETS STRUCK IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR FOURTH GEAR. SOMETIMES TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT VERY, VERY HARD. *TR

Oct 9, 2014 Power Train 40,112 mi

DRIVING NORMALLY, TRANSMISSION GETS STRUCK IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR FOURTH GEAR. SOMETIMES TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT VERY, VERY HARD. *TR

Oct 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,112 mi

DRIVING NORMALLY, TRANSMISSION GETS STRUCK IN 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OR FOURTH GEAR. SOMETIMES TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT VERY, VERY HARD. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Exterior Lighting 116,343 mi

SMELL GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE CAR, SMELLS STRONGER WHILE RIDDING IN BACK SEAT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON ALL MOST ALL THE TIME. GOES OFF ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE FOR 5 TO 10 MIN THEN GOES BACK ON. BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2012. HAD DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE SAID IT WAS THE O2 SENSOR. REPLACE...

Aug 21, 2014 Exterior Lighting 116,343 mi

SMELL GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE CAR, SMELLS STRONGER WHILE RIDDING IN BACK SEAT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON ALL MOST ALL THE TIME. GOES OFF ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE FOR 5 TO 10 MIN THEN GOES BACK ON. BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2012. HAD DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE SAID IT WAS THE O2 SENSOR. REPLACE...

Jun 16, 2014 Seat Belts Crash Fire 70,878 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT. AFTER EXITING VEHICLE, A FIRE WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE B-POST. FIRE BURNED AND MELTED THE INTERIOR TRIM AND SEATBELT, AS WELL AS CAUSING HEA...

Jun 16, 2014 Air Bags Crash Fire 70,878 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT. AFTER EXITING VEHICLE, A FIRE WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE B-POST. FIRE BURNED AND MELTED THE INTERIOR TRIM AND SEATBELT, AS WELL AS CAUSING HEA...

Jun 16, 2014 Seat Belts Crash Fire 70,878 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT. AFTER EXITING VEHICLE, A FIRE WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE B-POST. FIRE BURNED AND MELTED THE INTERIOR TRIM AND SEATBELT, AS WELL AS CAUSING HEA...

Jun 16, 2014 Air Bags Crash Fire 70,878 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT. AFTER EXITING VEHICLE, A FIRE WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE B-POST. FIRE BURNED AND MELTED THE INTERIOR TRIM AND SEATBELT, AS WELL AS CAUSING HEA...

May 12, 2014 Visibility

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AND DID NOT KNOW WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. MOVED THE SUNROOF COVER AND THE GLASS WAS SHATTERED. SHATTERED GLASS STARTED TO FALL INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

May 12, 2014 Visibility

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. HEARD A CRACKING SOUND AND DID NOT KNOW WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. MOVED THE SUNROOF COVER AND THE GLASS WAS SHATTERED. SHATTERED GLASS STARTED TO FALL INSIDE THE CAR. *TR

May 3, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

RE: MAZDA 6 V6 MADE IN THE FORD/MAZDA AUTO ALLIANCE FACTORY IN FLAT ROCK, MI. THE MILES/SPEED I LISTED ARE ACTUALLY N/A - THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS EXISTED FOR MOST OF THE 10 YEARS I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. I COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELLING BURNING OIL COMING INTO THE CAR'S CABIN SINCE THE CAR WAS ON...

May 3, 2014 Power Train 30,000 mi

RE: MAZDA 6 V6 MADE IN THE FORD/MAZDA AUTO ALLIANCE FACTORY IN FLAT ROCK, MI. THE MILES/SPEED I LISTED ARE ACTUALLY N/A - THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS EXISTED FOR MOST OF THE 10 YEARS I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. I COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELLING BURNING OIL COMING INTO THE CAR'S CABIN SINCE THE CAR WAS ON...

May 3, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

RE: MAZDA 6 V6 MADE IN THE FORD/MAZDA AUTO ALLIANCE FACTORY IN FLAT ROCK, MI. THE MILES/SPEED I LISTED ARE ACTUALLY N/A - THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS EXISTED FOR MOST OF THE 10 YEARS I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. I COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELLING BURNING OIL COMING INTO THE CAR'S CABIN SINCE THE CAR WAS ON...

May 3, 2014 Power Train 30,000 mi

RE: MAZDA 6 V6 MADE IN THE FORD/MAZDA AUTO ALLIANCE FACTORY IN FLAT ROCK, MI. THE MILES/SPEED I LISTED ARE ACTUALLY N/A - THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS EXISTED FOR MOST OF THE 10 YEARS I'VE OWNED THIS CAR. I COMPLAINED ABOUT SMELLING BURNING OIL COMING INTO THE CAR'S CABIN SINCE THE CAR WAS ON...

Apr 27, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

CAR JUST UNEXPECTEDLY DOWN SHIFTS FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR.. TRANSMISSION REVS . HAVE TO STOP THE CAR. CAN NOT TAKE INTERSTATE BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE A WRECK.. ALTERNATOR LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.. HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THE CAR TO RESET GEARS.. *TR

Apr 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 136,000 mi

CAR JUST UNEXPECTEDLY DOWN SHIFTS FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR.. TRANSMISSION REVS . HAVE TO STOP THE CAR. CAN NOT TAKE INTERSTATE BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE A WRECK.. ALTERNATOR LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.. HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THE CAR TO RESET GEARS.. *TR

Apr 27, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

CAR JUST UNEXPECTEDLY DOWN SHIFTS FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR.. TRANSMISSION REVS . HAVE TO STOP THE CAR. CAN NOT TAKE INTERSTATE BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE A WRECK.. ALTERNATOR LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.. HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THE CAR TO RESET GEARS.. *TR

Apr 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 136,000 mi

CAR JUST UNEXPECTEDLY DOWN SHIFTS FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR.. TRANSMISSION REVS . HAVE TO STOP THE CAR. CAN NOT TAKE INTERSTATE BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE A WRECK.. ALTERNATOR LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.. HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THE CAR TO RESET GEARS.. *TR

Apr 4, 2014 Engine 76,654 mi

THE WAY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS DESIGNED ON CYLINDERS 1, 3,AND5 IT GETS CLOGGED BUT BUY THAN YOUR RINGS AND BEARING HAVE OVERHEATED DESTROYING YOUR ENGINE WITH IN A THOUSAND MILES OF REPLACING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER YOU FIND THIS OUT. I WAS DRIVING HOME THE ENGINE WAS AT NORMAL TEMP DRIVING FIN...

Apr 4, 2014 Engine 76,654 mi

THE WAY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS DESIGNED ON CYLINDERS 1, 3,AND5 IT GETS CLOGGED BUT BUY THAN YOUR RINGS AND BEARING HAVE OVERHEATED DESTROYING YOUR ENGINE WITH IN A THOUSAND MILES OF REPLACING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER YOU FIND THIS OUT. I WAS DRIVING HOME THE ENGINE WAS AT NORMAL TEMP DRIVING FIN...

Feb 21, 2014 Power Train 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN THE SPEED , WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFTED TO GET MORE SPEED BECAUSE I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY , IT JUST DIED , I TOOK A TOW TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS BURNED. *TR

Feb 21, 2014 Power Train 133,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN THE SPEED , WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFTED TO GET MORE SPEED BECAUSE I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY , IT JUST DIED , I TOOK A TOW TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS BURNED. *TR

Nov 11, 2013 Power Train 55,000 mi

KEPT PUT ITS SELF IN GEAR WHICH IS A SAFETY MODE !!! SO I WENT TO CHANGE THE BATTERY AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THE FUSE FOR THE RADIO WAS BLOWN AND EVERY TIME I WENT TO CHANGE THE FUSE IT WOULD BLOW.SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO SOME WIRING...

Nov 11, 2013 Electrical System 55,000 mi

KEPT PUT ITS SELF IN GEAR WHICH IS A SAFETY MODE !!! SO I WENT TO CHANGE THE BATTERY AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THE FUSE FOR THE RADIO WAS BLOWN AND EVERY TIME I WENT TO CHANGE THE FUSE IT WOULD BLOW.SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO SOME WIRING...

Nov 11, 2013 Power Train 55,000 mi

KEPT PUT ITS SELF IN GEAR WHICH IS A SAFETY MODE !!! SO I WENT TO CHANGE THE BATTERY AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THE FUSE FOR THE RADIO WAS BLOWN AND EVERY TIME I WENT TO CHANGE THE FUSE IT WOULD BLOW.SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO SOME WIRING...

Nov 11, 2013 Electrical System 55,000 mi

KEPT PUT ITS SELF IN GEAR WHICH IS A SAFETY MODE !!! SO I WENT TO CHANGE THE BATTERY AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THE FUSE FOR THE RADIO WAS BLOWN AND EVERY TIME I WENT TO CHANGE THE FUSE IT WOULD BLOW.SO I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO SOME WIRING...

Oct 30, 2013 Wheels 110,000 mi

MAZDA 6I HATCHBACK DEVELOPED SEVERE PULL TO THE RIGHT DURING REGULAR CITY, EVEN DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE. A STRONG GRIP AND CONSIDERABLE PULL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT, AND BECOMES EXHAUSTING TO MAINTAIN ON LONG DRIVES. VEHICLE WAS REALIGNED AT A TIRE SHOP...

Oct 30, 2013 Steering 110,000 mi

MAZDA 6I HATCHBACK DEVELOPED SEVERE PULL TO THE RIGHT DURING REGULAR CITY, EVEN DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE. A STRONG GRIP AND CONSIDERABLE PULL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT, AND BECOMES EXHAUSTING TO MAINTAIN ON LONG DRIVES. VEHICLE WAS REALIGNED AT A TIRE SHOP...

Oct 30, 2013 Wheels 110,000 mi

MAZDA 6I HATCHBACK DEVELOPED SEVERE PULL TO THE RIGHT DURING REGULAR CITY, EVEN DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE. A STRONG GRIP AND CONSIDERABLE PULL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT, AND BECOMES EXHAUSTING TO MAINTAIN ON LONG DRIVES. VEHICLE WAS REALIGNED AT A TIRE SHOP...

Oct 30, 2013 Steering 110,000 mi

MAZDA 6I HATCHBACK DEVELOPED SEVERE PULL TO THE RIGHT DURING REGULAR CITY, EVEN DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE. A STRONG GRIP AND CONSIDERABLE PULL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT, AND BECOMES EXHAUSTING TO MAINTAIN ON LONG DRIVES. VEHICLE WAS REALIGNED AT A TIRE SHOP...

Jul 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 11,677 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I COMPLAINED OF ENGINE SURGE ON SEVERAL VISITS TO MAZDA, AND THEY WOULD ALWAYS SAY THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, THE RPM'S WOULD FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 2 AND 4. THE VEHICLE ACCELERAT...

Jul 27, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,677 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I COMPLAINED OF ENGINE SURGE ON SEVERAL VISITS TO MAZDA, AND THEY WOULD ALWAYS SAY THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, THE RPM'S WOULD FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 2 AND 4. THE VEHICLE ACCELERAT...

Jul 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 11,677 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I COMPLAINED OF ENGINE SURGE ON SEVERAL VISITS TO MAZDA, AND THEY WOULD ALWAYS SAY THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, THE RPM'S WOULD FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 2 AND 4. THE VEHICLE ACCELERAT...

Jul 27, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,677 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I COMPLAINED OF ENGINE SURGE ON SEVERAL VISITS TO MAZDA, AND THEY WOULD ALWAYS SAY THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, THE RPM'S WOULD FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 2 AND 4. THE VEHICLE ACCELERAT...

Jun 26, 2013 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HAD BURNED OUT, CAUSING THE FOURTH GEAR TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UN...

Jun 26, 2013 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HAD BURNED OUT, CAUSING THE FOURTH GEAR TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UN...

Jun 6, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 127,643 mi

CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CHANGED EVERYTHING FROM HOSES TO RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND GASKET BUT IT STILL COMES ON AFTER A WHILE. SPENT SOOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS AND THE OTHER DAY SMOKE ERUPTED FROM CAR WHEN DRIVING AND GOT IN ACCIDENT. FORMER OWNER HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 6, 2013 Steering Crash 127,643 mi

CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CHANGED EVERYTHING FROM HOSES TO RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND GASKET BUT IT STILL COMES ON AFTER A WHILE. SPENT SOOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS AND THE OTHER DAY SMOKE ERUPTED FROM CAR WHEN DRIVING AND GOT IN ACCIDENT. FORMER OWNER HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 127,643 mi

CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CHANGED EVERYTHING FROM HOSES TO RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND GASKET BUT IT STILL COMES ON AFTER A WHILE. SPENT SOOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS AND THE OTHER DAY SMOKE ERUPTED FROM CAR WHEN DRIVING AND GOT IN ACCIDENT. FORMER OWNER HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 6, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 127,643 mi

CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CHANGED EVERYTHING FROM HOSES TO RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND GASKET BUT IT STILL COMES ON AFTER A WHILE. SPENT SOOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS AND THE OTHER DAY SMOKE ERUPTED FROM CAR WHEN DRIVING AND GOT IN ACCIDENT. FORMER OWNER HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 6, 2013 Steering Crash 127,643 mi

CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CHANGED EVERYTHING FROM HOSES TO RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND GASKET BUT IT STILL COMES ON AFTER A WHILE. SPENT SOOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS AND THE OTHER DAY SMOKE ERUPTED FROM CAR WHEN DRIVING AND GOT IN ACCIDENT. FORMER OWNER HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 127,643 mi

CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. CHANGED EVERYTHING FROM HOSES TO RADIATOR,THERMOSTAT AND GASKET BUT IT STILL COMES ON AFTER A WHILE. SPENT SOOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS AND THE OTHER DAY SMOKE ERUPTED FROM CAR WHEN DRIVING AND GOT IN ACCIDENT. FORMER OWNER HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TR

May 15, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITH KEY OR INSIDE WITH LATCH. I'VE BEEN USING THE KEY TO OPEN THE DOORS FOR THE PAST YEAR BECAUSE BOTH REMOTES STOPPED WORKING. ALL DOORS UNLOCKED BUT THE DRIVER SIDE. IT LOOKED LIKE THE DRIVER LATCH WAS NOT MOVING TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. I LOWE...

May 15, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITH KEY OR INSIDE WITH LATCH. I'VE BEEN USING THE KEY TO OPEN THE DOORS FOR THE PAST YEAR BECAUSE BOTH REMOTES STOPPED WORKING. ALL DOORS UNLOCKED BUT THE DRIVER SIDE. IT LOOKED LIKE THE DRIVER LATCH WAS NOT MOVING TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. I LOWE...

May 15, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITH KEY OR INSIDE WITH LATCH. I'VE BEEN USING THE KEY TO OPEN THE DOORS FOR THE PAST YEAR BECAUSE BOTH REMOTES STOPPED WORKING. ALL DOORS UNLOCKED BUT THE DRIVER SIDE. IT LOOKED LIKE THE DRIVER LATCH WAS NOT MOVING TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. I LOWE...

May 15, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE WITH KEY OR INSIDE WITH LATCH. I'VE BEEN USING THE KEY TO OPEN THE DOORS FOR THE PAST YEAR BECAUSE BOTH REMOTES STOPPED WORKING. ALL DOORS UNLOCKED BUT THE DRIVER SIDE. IT LOOKED LIKE THE DRIVER LATCH WAS NOT MOVING TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. I LOWE...

Mar 17, 2013 Seats 117,454 mi

WHILE SITTING IN MY PARKED CAR, I WAS BURNED BY THE SEAT WARMER. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, BUT THIS WAS THE MOST SEVERE INCIDENT. I BEGAN TO SMELL PLASTIC BURNING-- THIS IS QUITE FRIGHTENING AND COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. *TR

Mar 17, 2013 Seats 117,454 mi

WHILE SITTING IN MY PARKED CAR, I WAS BURNED BY THE SEAT WARMER. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED, BUT THIS WAS THE MOST SEVERE INCIDENT. I BEGAN TO SMELL PLASTIC BURNING-- THIS IS QUITE FRIGHTENING AND COULD BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 28, 2013 Structure 115,000 mi

ON AUGUST 15, 2012 I STOPPED OFF AT A GAS STATION WENT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE. I THEN HAD TO ESCAPE BY CLIMBING OVER THE CONSOLE TO EXIT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, GOOD THING I'M A SMALL GIRL AND NOT A BIG GUY TRYING TO CLIMB OUT. I HAVE BEEN...

Feb 28, 2013 Structure 115,000 mi

ON AUGUST 15, 2012 I STOPPED OFF AT A GAS STATION WENT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE. I THEN HAD TO ESCAPE BY CLIMBING OVER THE CONSOLE TO EXIT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, GOOD THING I'M A SMALL GIRL AND NOT A BIG GUY TRYING TO CLIMB OUT. I HAVE BEEN...

Dec 18, 2012 Structure 211,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6 WHEN I PARKED AND TRIED TO EXIT THE CAR THE DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. IT SEEMS THE DOOR LOCK HAD SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT AND THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT OUTSIDE! I TRIED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE POWER LOCKS AS WELL AS MANUALLY. EVEN TRYING TO MUSCLE THE LOCK...

Dec 18, 2012 Structure 211,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6 WHEN I PARKED AND TRIED TO EXIT THE CAR THE DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. IT SEEMS THE DOOR LOCK HAD SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT AND THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT OUTSIDE! I TRIED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE POWER LOCKS AS WELL AS MANUALLY. EVEN TRYING TO MUSCLE THE LOCK...

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH ANOTHER DOOR BUT ALL OF THE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRAWL THROUGH THE TRUNK IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE....

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH ANOTHER DOOR BUT ALL OF THE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRAWL THROUGH THE TRUNK IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE....

Sep 25, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR USED IN OCTOBER 2011. MY CAR FREQUENTLY STALLS ON THE HIGHWAY AND I HAVE TO EITHER PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESTART IT OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT WHILE COASTING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS ALSO HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS BUT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS....

Sep 25, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR USED IN OCTOBER 2011. MY CAR FREQUENTLY STALLS ON THE HIGHWAY AND I HAVE TO EITHER PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO RESTART IT OR PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART IT WHILE COASTING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS ALSO HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS BUT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS....

Aug 9, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 118,090 mi

DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND IT WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Aug 9, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 118,090 mi

DRIVER DOOR LOCK AND IT WILL NOT OPEN. *TR

Aug 1, 2012 Electrical System Fire 162,440 mi

MY BATTERY ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WENT OUT AND I HAD TO JUMP START IT TO.GO TO WORK AND COME FROM WORK ONE DAY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY BATTERY TO GET CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND THEY TOLD ME MY BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND IT HAD ONLY 6 MONTHS OF USAGE. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN MY VEHICLE AND...

Aug 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 162,440 mi

MY BATTERY ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WENT OUT AND I HAD TO JUMP START IT TO.GO TO WORK AND COME FROM WORK ONE DAY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY BATTERY TO GET CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND THEY TOLD ME MY BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND IT HAD ONLY 6 MONTHS OF USAGE. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN MY VEHICLE AND...

Aug 1, 2012 Exterior Lighting Fire 162,440 mi

MY BATTERY ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WENT OUT AND I HAD TO JUMP START IT TO.GO TO WORK AND COME FROM WORK ONE DAY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY BATTERY TO GET CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND THEY TOLD ME MY BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND IT HAD ONLY 6 MONTHS OF USAGE. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN MY VEHICLE AND...

Aug 1, 2012 Electrical System Fire 162,440 mi

MY BATTERY ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WENT OUT AND I HAD TO JUMP START IT TO.GO TO WORK AND COME FROM WORK ONE DAY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY BATTERY TO GET CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND THEY TOLD ME MY BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND IT HAD ONLY 6 MONTHS OF USAGE. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN MY VEHICLE AND...

Aug 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 162,440 mi

MY BATTERY ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WENT OUT AND I HAD TO JUMP START IT TO.GO TO WORK AND COME FROM WORK ONE DAY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY BATTERY TO GET CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND THEY TOLD ME MY BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND IT HAD ONLY 6 MONTHS OF USAGE. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN MY VEHICLE AND...

Aug 1, 2012 Exterior Lighting Fire 162,440 mi

MY BATTERY ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WENT OUT AND I HAD TO JUMP START IT TO.GO TO WORK AND COME FROM WORK ONE DAY. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK MY BATTERY TO GET CHECKED TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS AND THEY TOLD ME MY BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND IT HAD ONLY 6 MONTHS OF USAGE. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN MY VEHICLE AND...

Jun 6, 2012 Structure 95,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, A PIECE OF CHROME PLATED TRIM FROM THE TOP OF THE GRILL (ROUGHLY 3" X 24") FLEW OFF STRIKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF MY FACE (THE DEALER PROVIDED MAZDA PART NUMBER FOR THE TRIM IS GK2A50710C). THE PIECE EITHER EXPLODED ...

Jun 6, 2012 Structure 95,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, A PIECE OF CHROME PLATED TRIM FROM THE TOP OF THE GRILL (ROUGHLY 3" X 24") FLEW OFF STRIKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF MY FACE (THE DEALER PROVIDED MAZDA PART NUMBER FOR THE TRIM IS GK2A50710C). THE PIECE EITHER EXPLODED ...

Mar 16, 2012 Seat Belts Crash Fire

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO A CRASH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE BASE OF THE SEAT BELT FROM LOCKING DOWN IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND FOUR PASSENGERS SUFFERED INJURIES DURING THE CRASH. THE INJURIES INCLUDED BRUISING AND CONTUSIONS. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS ALSO SUFFE...

Mar 16, 2012 Seat Belts Crash Fire

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO A CRASH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE BASE OF THE SEAT BELT FROM LOCKING DOWN IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND FOUR PASSENGERS SUFFERED INJURIES DURING THE CRASH. THE INJURIES INCLUDED BRUISING AND CONTUSIONS. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS ALSO SUFFE...

Feb 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS....IT WONT REVERSE, IT'S MAKING SCARY NOISES AND IT'S JERKING NONE STOP. MECHANIC SAID I HAVE TO GET IT REBUILD, I HAD OVER 20 QUOTES FOR A PRICE TO GET IT REBUILD BUT I CANT AFFORD IT..PLEASE RECALL THE 3.0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT HUNDR...

Feb 8, 2012 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS....IT WONT REVERSE, IT'S MAKING SCARY NOISES AND IT'S JERKING NONE STOP. MECHANIC SAID I HAVE TO GET IT REBUILD, I HAD OVER 20 QUOTES FOR A PRICE TO GET IT REBUILD BUT I CANT AFFORD IT..PLEASE RECALL THE 3.0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT HUNDR...

Feb 8, 2012 Suspension

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS....IT WONT REVERSE, IT'S MAKING SCARY NOISES AND IT'S JERKING NONE STOP. MECHANIC SAID I HAVE TO GET IT REBUILD, I HAD OVER 20 QUOTES FOR A PRICE TO GET IT REBUILD BUT I CANT AFFORD IT..PLEASE RECALL THE 3.0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT HUNDR...

Feb 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS....IT WONT REVERSE, IT'S MAKING SCARY NOISES AND IT'S JERKING NONE STOP. MECHANIC SAID I HAVE TO GET IT REBUILD, I HAD OVER 20 QUOTES FOR A PRICE TO GET IT REBUILD BUT I CANT AFFORD IT..PLEASE RECALL THE 3.0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT HUNDR...

Feb 8, 2012 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS....IT WONT REVERSE, IT'S MAKING SCARY NOISES AND IT'S JERKING NONE STOP. MECHANIC SAID I HAVE TO GET IT REBUILD, I HAD OVER 20 QUOTES FOR A PRICE TO GET IT REBUILD BUT I CANT AFFORD IT..PLEASE RECALL THE 3.0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT HUNDR...

Feb 8, 2012 Suspension

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS....IT WONT REVERSE, IT'S MAKING SCARY NOISES AND IT'S JERKING NONE STOP. MECHANIC SAID I HAVE TO GET IT REBUILD, I HAD OVER 20 QUOTES FOR A PRICE TO GET IT REBUILD BUT I CANT AFFORD IT..PLEASE RECALL THE 3.0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION...I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I SAW THAT HUNDR...

Nov 8, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2010 EVER SINCE I HAD IT NIGHTMARE, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD BANG BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT JUST NORMAL SPEED, THE TIRES WOULD SPIN BECAUSE OF THIS. IT ALSO WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR IN 3RD WITH SHIFTING UP SOMETIMES. BUT JUST RECENTLY I FOUND OUT THAT THE INTAKE TUBE FOR T...

Nov 8, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2010 EVER SINCE I HAD IT NIGHTMARE, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD BANG BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AT JUST NORMAL SPEED, THE TIRES WOULD SPIN BECAUSE OF THIS. IT ALSO WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR IN 3RD WITH SHIFTING UP SOMETIMES. BUT JUST RECENTLY I FOUND OUT THAT THE INTAKE TUBE FOR T...

Oct 11, 2011 Electrical System 84,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NEEDED 3 BATTERY REPLACEMENTS WITHIN PAST 2 YEARS. LAST INCIDENT WAS WHEN VEHICLE HAD BEEN IDLE FOR 5 DAYS AND NEEDED JUMP STARTING. VEHICLE RAN OK FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS BUT AFTER SITTING IDLE FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY AN ATTEMPT TO JUMP START THE VEHI...

Oct 11, 2011 Electrical System 84,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NEEDED 3 BATTERY REPLACEMENTS WITHIN PAST 2 YEARS. LAST INCIDENT WAS WHEN VEHICLE HAD BEEN IDLE FOR 5 DAYS AND NEEDED JUMP STARTING. VEHICLE RAN OK FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS BUT AFTER SITTING IDLE FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY AN ATTEMPT TO JUMP START THE VEHI...

Aug 5, 2011 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND T...

Aug 5, 2011 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA MAZDA6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND T...

Jul 29, 2011 Power Train 114,000 mi

MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WAS DEMONSTRATING A RACING ENGINE/PROBLEMATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND SHIFTING ISSUES (THE TACHOMETER WAS FLUTTERING AND RACING) AS I WAS BRAKING ON A MAJOR ROAD FROM 40 MPH TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW. I MANUALLY SHIFTED DOWN FROM 4TH TO 3RD, AND IT STILL EXH...

Jul 29, 2011 Power Train 114,000 mi

MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WAS DEMONSTRATING A RACING ENGINE/PROBLEMATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND SHIFTING ISSUES (THE TACHOMETER WAS FLUTTERING AND RACING) AS I WAS BRAKING ON A MAJOR ROAD FROM 40 MPH TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW. I MANUALLY SHIFTED DOWN FROM 4TH TO 3RD, AND IT STILL EXH...

Jul 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 82,126 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. AS A RESULT, I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. FURTHERMORE, THE REMOTE CONTROL, KEY, INTERIOR LATCH, DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN THE DOOR. AS A RESULT, I HAVE TO ENTER THE CAR THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND CLIMB OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE...

Jul 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 82,126 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED. AS A RESULT, I AM UNABLE TO ENTER THE CAR FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. FURTHERMORE, THE REMOTE CONTROL, KEY, INTERIOR LATCH, DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN THE DOOR. AS A RESULT, I HAVE TO ENTER THE CAR THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND CLIMB OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE...

Jun 16, 2011 Structure

2004 MAZDA 6- DRIVER DOOR IS STUCK AND WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER HAD TO BREAK THE DOOR TO OPEN IT AND CHARGED ME TO REPLACE WHAT THEY BROKE. I WILL ALSO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DEFECTIVE PART. I SEE THAT THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD FOR OBVIOUS REASONS...

Jun 16, 2011 Structure

2004 MAZDA 6- DRIVER DOOR IS STUCK AND WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER HAD TO BREAK THE DOOR TO OPEN IT AND CHARGED ME TO REPLACE WHAT THEY BROKE. I WILL ALSO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DEFECTIVE PART. I SEE THAT THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD FOR OBVIOUS REASONS...

Jun 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,500 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS WITH THE 2003-2005 MAZDA 6. MAZDA EVEN RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN: 01-016/06 IN 2006 REGARDING A BAD THROTTLE BODY WITH AA, AB, OR BA M...

Jun 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,500 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS WITH THE 2003-2005 MAZDA 6. MAZDA EVEN RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN: 01-016/06 IN 2006 REGARDING A BAD THROTTLE BODY WITH AA, AB, OR BA M...

Jun 15, 2011 Electrical System 81,500 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS WITH THE 2003-2005 MAZDA 6. MAZDA EVEN RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN: 01-016/06 IN 2006 REGARDING A BAD THROTTLE BODY WITH AA, AB, OR BA M...

Jun 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,500 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS WITH THE 2003-2005 MAZDA 6. MAZDA EVEN RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN: 01-016/06 IN 2006 REGARDING A BAD THROTTLE BODY WITH AA, AB, OR BA M...

Jun 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,500 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS WITH THE 2003-2005 MAZDA 6. MAZDA EVEN RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN: 01-016/06 IN 2006 REGARDING A BAD THROTTLE BODY WITH AA, AB, OR BA M...

Jun 15, 2011 Electrical System 81,500 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT ANY SPEED. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS WITH THE 2003-2005 MAZDA 6. MAZDA EVEN RELEASED A SERVICE BULLETIN: 01-016/06 IN 2006 REGARDING A BAD THROTTLE BODY WITH AA, AB, OR BA M...

May 31, 2011 Structure 82,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE OR WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL SPECIALIST FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUF...

May 31, 2011 Structure 82,126 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE OR WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL SPECIALIST FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUF...

May 19, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF IM IN AN ACCIDENT HOW WILL I GET OUT? I TRAVEL WITH TWO KIDS SO IF I NEED TO GET OUT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY I HAVE NO TIME TO CRAWL OVER SEAT TO GET THEM. PLZ HELP WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR

May 19, 2011 Structure

DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF IM IN AN ACCIDENT HOW WILL I GET OUT? I TRAVEL WITH TWO KIDS SO IF I NEED TO GET OUT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY I HAVE NO TIME TO CRAWL OVER SEAT TO GET THEM. PLZ HELP WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR

May 19, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF IM IN AN ACCIDENT HOW WILL I GET OUT? I TRAVEL WITH TWO KIDS SO IF I NEED TO GET OUT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY I HAVE NO TIME TO CRAWL OVER SEAT TO GET THEM. PLZ HELP WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR

May 19, 2011 Structure

DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF IM IN AN ACCIDENT HOW WILL I GET OUT? I TRAVEL WITH TWO KIDS SO IF I NEED TO GET OUT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY I HAVE NO TIME TO CRAWL OVER SEAT TO GET THEM. PLZ HELP WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR

Apr 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,580 mi

ENGINE IS THROWING A ROD, NEEDS NEW ENGINE, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR OTHER WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT TO ALERT TO IMPENDING FAILURE.

Apr 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,580 mi

ENGINE IS THROWING A ROD, NEEDS NEW ENGINE, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR OTHER WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT TO ALERT TO IMPENDING FAILURE.

Apr 5, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER DOOR STUCK. *TR

Apr 5, 2011 Structure

DRIVER DOOR STUCK. *TR

Apr 5, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

DRIVER DOOR STUCK. *TR

Apr 5, 2011 Structure

DRIVER DOOR STUCK. *TR

Feb 14, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA, MAZDA6. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR ALSO WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT T...

Feb 14, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA, MAZDA6. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR ALSO WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT T...

Sep 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA, MAZDA6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNT OIL. THE OIL LIGHT NEVER ILLUMINATED BUT THE NEXT MORNING WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING. HE ADDED OIL TO THE ENGINE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHOR...

Sep 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA, MAZDA6. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNT OIL. THE OIL LIGHT NEVER ILLUMINATED BUT THE NEXT MORNING WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING. HE ADDED OIL TO THE ENGINE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHOR...

May 25, 2010 Traction Control System 32,864 mi

MAY 25, 2010 RE: FAILURE OF TRACTION CONTROL MODULE: I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6 WAGON THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN THE SPRING OF 2005 FROM THE DEALER. IT IS THE SPRING OF 2010, THEREFORE IT HAS BEEN 5 YEARS. THE MILEAGE IS 32864. THE ABS (ANTI- LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) LIGHT, THE TCS (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM)...

May 25, 2010 Traction Control System 32,864 mi

MAY 25, 2010 RE: FAILURE OF TRACTION CONTROL MODULE: I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6 WAGON THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN THE SPRING OF 2005 FROM THE DEALER. IT IS THE SPRING OF 2010, THEREFORE IT HAS BEEN 5 YEARS. THE MILEAGE IS 32864. THE ABS (ANTI- LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) LIGHT, THE TCS (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM)...

May 1, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ASSEMBLY TO THE FIREWALL SNAPPED IN TWO AT THE POINT WHERE THE BRACKET MEETS ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET TO THE FIREWALL. *TR

May 1, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ASSEMBLY TO THE FIREWALL SNAPPED IN TWO AT THE POINT WHERE THE BRACKET MEETS ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET TO THE FIREWALL. *TR

Apr 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

PRE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED, DESTROYING MY V6 ENGINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE, BUT I HEARD SEVERAL CASES WITH OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE; 2004 MAZDA 6S. $3000 FOR 4 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND $4000 FOR A NEW V6 ENGINE=$7000....I DON'T THINK SO. *TR

Apr 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

PRE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED, DESTROYING MY V6 ENGINE. I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE, BUT I HEARD SEVERAL CASES WITH OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME VEHICLE; 2004 MAZDA 6S. $3000 FOR 4 NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND $4000 FOR A NEW V6 ENGINE=$7000....I DON'T THINK SO. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Tires 45,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRE EXTREME CONTACT, SIDEWALL SEPARATION W LESS THAN 100 MILES. REPLACEMENT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN 24 HOURS. IF EITHER WAS NOT NOTICED A BLOWOUT AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WAS SOON. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Tires 45,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRE EXTREME CONTACT, SIDEWALL SEPERATION W LESS THAN 100 MILES. REPLACEMENT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPERATION WITHIN 24 HOURS. IF EITHER WAS NOT NOTICED A BLOWOUT AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WAS SOON. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Tires 45,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRE EXTREME CONTACT, SIDEWALL SEPARATION W LESS THAN 100 MILES. REPLACEMENT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION WITHIN 24 HOURS. IF EITHER WAS NOT NOTICED A BLOWOUT AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WAS SOON. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Tires 45,000 mi

CONTINENTAL TIRE EXTREME CONTACT, SIDEWALL SEPERATION W LESS THAN 100 MILES. REPLACEMENT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPERATION WITHIN 24 HOURS. IF EITHER WAS NOT NOTICED A BLOWOUT AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WAS SOON. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Tires 49,000 mi

GOODYEAR EAGLE GT TIRE SIDEWALL SPLITTING/TEARING. I PURCHASED FOUR NEW GOODYEAR GT TIRES, SIZE 215/50R-17 FROM RETAILER DISCOUNT TIRE IN CHARLOTTE, NC. ON MARCH 13, 2010 I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT-TIRE WAS SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALL. THESE "SPLITS" APPEARED ALONG THE "GOODYEAR" BRAND AREA,...

Mar 15, 2010 Tires 49,000 mi

GOODYEAR EAGLE GT TIRE SIDEWALL SPLITTING/TEARING. I PURCHASED FOUR NEW GOODYEAR GT TIRES, SIZE 215/50R-17 FROM RETAILER DISCOUNT TIRE IN CHARLOTTE, NC. ON MARCH 13, 2010 I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT-TIRE WAS SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALL. THESE "SPLITS" APPEARED ALONG THE "GOODYEAR" BRAND AREA,...

Dec 9, 2009 Structure 49,500 mi

2004 MAZDA 6 WITH CORROSION AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL. REPORTED TO MAZDA NORTH AMERICA OPERATION ON NOVEMBER 2. WAS REFERRED TO DEALER, KERRY MAZDA FLORENCE, KY FOR ASSESSMENT OF VEHICLE. PHOTOS WERE TAKEN OF CORROSION ON NOVEMBER 5 AT THE DEALER AUTO SERVICE CENTER. WAS TOLD I W...

Dec 9, 2009 Structure 49,500 mi

2004 MAZDA 6 WITH CORROSION AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL. REPORTED TO MAZDA NORTH AMERICA OPERATION ON NOVEMBER 2. WAS REFERRED TO DEALER, KERRY MAZDA FLORENCE, KY FOR ASSESSMENT OF VEHICLE. PHOTOS WERE TAKEN OF CORROSION ON NOVEMBER 5 AT THE DEALER AUTO SERVICE CENTER. WAS TOLD I W...

Nov 13, 2009 Power Train 50,049 mi

SHIFT SHOCK WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CHANGES GEARS. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT, ONGOING OCCURRENCE. MAZDA HAS ISSUED A "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB)" (#05-005/05) TO THE DEALERS TO REPAIR THIS USING A "FLASHING" OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT BECAUSE IT INVOLVES THE COMPUT...

Nov 13, 2009 Power Train 50,049 mi

SHIFT SHOCK WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CHANGES GEARS. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT, ONGOING OCCURRENCE. MAZDA HAS ISSUED A "TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB)" (#05-005/05) TO THE DEALERS TO REPAIR THIS USING A "FLASHING" OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT BECAUSE IT INVOLVES THE COMPUT...

Oct 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,232 mi

2004 MAZDA 6 WAGON. DURING THE 6 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD FOUR OCCURRENCES WHEN TAKING A HIGHWAY RAMP THAT THE CAR EITHER STALLS OR LOOSES POWER WHEN RE-ENTERING THE ROADWAY. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS A 1/4 FULL AND BELOW. *TR

Oct 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,232 mi

2004 MAZDA 6 WAGON. DURING THE 6 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD FOUR OCCURRENCES WHEN TAKING A HIGHWAY RAMP THAT THE CAR EITHER STALLS OR LOOSES POWER WHEN RE-ENTERING THE ROADWAY. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS A 1/4 FULL AND BELOW. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,200 mi

ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. THERE WAS NO WARNING. FOUND THAT MAZDA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE MAY 2006 IN FACT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT COMPLETELY IDENTIFIES THIS SITUATION DOWN TO THE PART NUMBER CODE ON THE DEFECTIVE PART. BULLETIN NUMB...

Sep 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,200 mi

ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. THERE WAS NO WARNING. FOUND THAT MAZDA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE MAY 2006 IN FACT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT COMPLETELY IDENTIFIES THIS SITUATION DOWN TO THE PART NUMBER CODE ON THE DEFECTIVE PART. BULLETIN NUMB...

Jul 23, 2009 Steering

CAR HAS SLIGHT PULL TO THE RIGHT EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER. VARIOUS REPAIRS HAVE NOT ELIMINATED THE PROBLEM. HAVE NOT HAD ANY INCIDENTS, BUT THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM COULD BE CONSTRUED AS HAVING THE POTENTIAL FOR INCIDENT. *TR

Jul 23, 2009 Steering

CAR HAS SLIGHT PULL TO THE RIGHT EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER. VARIOUS REPAIRS HAVE NOT ELIMINATED THE PROBLEM. HAVE NOT HAD ANY INCIDENTS, BUT THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM COULD BE CONSTRUED AS HAVING THE POTENTIAL FOR INCIDENT. *TR

Jul 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

2004, 5SPEED MAZDA6 CATCHES FIRE AND BURNS TO A CRISP. GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY A LOUD "POP" WAS HEARD THEN THERE WAS SMOKE-POPPED THE HOOD ALOT MORE SMOKE CHECKED UNDER THE CAR FOR LEAKS SAW ORANGE GLOW-10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR WAS UP IN FLAMES. *TR

Jul 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 87,000 mi

2004, 5SPEED MAZDA6 CATCHES FIRE AND BURNS TO A CRISP. GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY A LOUD "POP" WAS HEARD THEN THERE WAS SMOKE-POPPED THE HOOD ALOT MORE SMOKE CHECKED UNDER THE CAR FOR LEAKS SAW ORANGE GLOW-10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR WAS UP IN FLAMES. *TR

Jun 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 66,100 mi

AFTER EXITING A FREEWAY AND DECELERATING AND BRAKING NORMALLY, I WAITED BEHIND OTHER TRAFFIC FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE GEAR SELECTOR IN DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED SHARPLY AND MY CAR MOVED FORWARD. I WAS UNABLE TO HOLD THE CAR IN PLACE WITH THE BRAKE...

Jun 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 66,100 mi

AFTER EXITING A FREEWAY AND DECELERATING AND BRAKING NORMALLY, I WAITED BEHIND OTHER TRAFFIC FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE GEAR SELECTOR IN DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED SHARPLY AND MY CAR MOVED FORWARD. I WAS UNABLE TO HOLD THE CAR IN PLACE WITH THE BRAKE...

Apr 30, 2009 Electrical System 51,978 mi

IGNITION COILS KEEP FAILING ON MAZDA 6 WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWER. OTHER PEOPLE WE KNOW WITH MAZDAS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 30, 2009 Electrical System 51,978 mi

IGNITION COILS KEEP FAILING ON MAZDA 6 WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWER. OTHER PEOPLE WE KNOW WITH MAZDAS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WELL ON OUR 2004 MAZDA 6 . THEY HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AND LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER TWICE AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE LIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT IT IS SERIOUSLY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT, SO WE CAN ONLY DRIVE THIS CAR IN THE DAYLIGHT. WE ARE AFRAID TO RUN OVER SOMETHIN...

Sep 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WELL ON OUR 2004 MAZDA 6 . THEY HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AND LOOKED AT BY THE DEALER TWICE AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE LIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT IT IS SERIOUSLY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT, SO WE CAN ONLY DRIVE THIS CAR IN THE DAYLIGHT. WE ARE AFRAID TO RUN OVER SOMETHIN...

Sep 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 114,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S DOOR ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WILL NOT OPEN. THIS CAR HAS ELECTRIC LOCKS. ALL DOORS OPEN EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE LATCH WAS BAD AND IT WILL COST $400 TO REPAIR. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. IF I AM IN A WRECK, I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR TO GET OUT. THERE SHOULD B...

Sep 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 114,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S DOOR ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6 WILL NOT OPEN. THIS CAR HAS ELECTRIC LOCKS. ALL DOORS OPEN EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE LATCH WAS BAD AND IT WILL COST $400 TO REPAIR. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. IF I AM IN A WRECK, I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR TO GET OUT. THERE SHOULD B...

Aug 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 118 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. HE HAS CHANGED THE BULBS AT LEAST TEN TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. HE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT THE LIGHTS WORKING ...

Aug 20, 2008 Exterior Lighting 118 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. HE HAS CHANGED THE BULBS AT LEAST TEN TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. HE FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT THE LIGHTS WORKING ...

May 14, 2008 Electrical System 70,000 mi

BOUGHT NEW 2004 MAZDA6 AND ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR ALSO MAZDA INFORMED ME THAT STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. WHY AM I REPLACING THESE PARTS SO SOON. *TR

May 14, 2008 Electrical System 70,000 mi

BOUGHT NEW 2004 MAZDA6 AND ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR ALSO MAZDA INFORMED ME THAT STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. WHY AM I REPLACING THESE PARTS SO SOON. *TR

Feb 29, 2008 Structure 86,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE; DUE TO LOCK NOT WORKING. *TR

Feb 29, 2008 Structure 86,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE; DUE TO LOCK NOT WORKING. *TR

Jan 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY FROM CHICAGO TO WISCONSIN I NOTICED A KNOCK IN MY ENGINE THAT TURNED INTO 2 THROWN PISTONS THROUGH MY ENGINE BLOCK. I WORK FOR A CRASH TEST FACILITY. CARS ARE A DAILY COMPONENT IN MY LIFE. THE ENGINE HAD 45,000 MILES ON IT AND MAZDA REJECTED MY WARRANTY CLAIM. I ENDED UP SET...

Jan 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY FROM CHICAGO TO WISCONSIN I NOTICED A KNOCK IN MY ENGINE THAT TURNED INTO 2 THROWN PISTONS THROUGH MY ENGINE BLOCK. I WORK FOR A CRASH TEST FACILITY. CARS ARE A DAILY COMPONENT IN MY LIFE. THE ENGINE HAD 45,000 MILES ON IT AND MAZDA REJECTED MY WARRANTY CLAIM. I ENDED UP SET...

Dec 19, 2007 Power Train 1,500 mi

1)NOV. '04....12 HOURS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, WERE CALLED BACK TO HAVE MAZDA REPLACE GAS TANK "DUE TO RECALL".MAZDA "MISPLACED" MY NEW GAS TANK. TOOK APPROX.4 DAYS TO GET MY BRAND NEW CAR BACK IN MY POSSESSION. 2)05/01/04: A.COMPLAINED OF MOANING SOUND FROM STEERING WHEEL/ENGINE. B) BREAK...

Dec 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,500 mi

1)NOV. '04....12 HOURS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, WERE CALLED BACK TO HAVE MAZDA REPLACE GAS TANK "DUE TO RECALL".MAZDA "MISPLACED" MY NEW GAS TANK. TOOK APPROX.4 DAYS TO GET MY BRAND NEW CAR BACK IN MY POSSESSION. 2)05/01/04: A.COMPLAINED OF MOANING SOUND FROM STEERING WHEEL/ENGINE. B) BREAK...

Dec 19, 2007 Power Train 1,500 mi

1)NOV. '04....12 HOURS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, WERE CALLED BACK TO HAVE MAZDA REPLACE GAS TANK "DUE TO RECALL".MAZDA "MISPLACED" MY NEW GAS TANK. TOOK APPROX.4 DAYS TO GET MY BRAND NEW CAR BACK IN MY POSSESSION. 2)05/01/04: A.COMPLAINED OF MOANING SOUND FROM STEERING WHEEL/ENGINE. B) BREAK...

Dec 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,500 mi

1)NOV. '04....12 HOURS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, WERE CALLED BACK TO HAVE MAZDA REPLACE GAS TANK "DUE TO RECALL".MAZDA "MISPLACED" MY NEW GAS TANK. TOOK APPROX.4 DAYS TO GET MY BRAND NEW CAR BACK IN MY POSSESSION. 2)05/01/04: A.COMPLAINED OF MOANING SOUND FROM STEERING WHEEL/ENGINE. B) BREAK...

Nov 30, 2007 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE HEADLIGHT BULBS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BULBS FOUR TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS WITH AFTERMARKET BULBS. THE REPLACEMENT WORKED TEMPORARILY. THE DEALER STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC WOULD COST $...

Nov 30, 2007 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE HEADLIGHT BULBS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BULBS FOUR TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS WITH AFTERMARKET BULBS. THE REPLACEMENT WORKED TEMPORARILY. THE DEALER STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC WOULD COST $...

Nov 20, 2007 Suspension 41,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE FOLLOWING ISSUE: IN THE SUMMER OF 2006, THIS CAR BEGAN TO EXHIBIT OCCASIONAL CLUNKING AND GRINDING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MONTGOMERY MAZDA IN CHARLOTTE, NC, AND TIM MARBURGER MAZDA IN CONCORD, NC, FOR DIAGNOSIS. DURING T...

Nov 20, 2007 Suspension 41,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE FOLLOWING ISSUE: IN THE SUMMER OF 2006, THIS CAR BEGAN TO EXHIBIT OCCASIONAL CLUNKING AND GRINDING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MONTGOMERY MAZDA IN CHARLOTTE, NC, AND TIM MARBURGER MAZDA IN CONCORD, NC, FOR DIAGNOSIS. DURING T...

Nov 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,500 mi

BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING BARELY AVOIDING A SERIOUS COLLISION. BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC AT MIDAS THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE AXLE BOOT RESULTING IN A BREAK IN THE LINE AND TEARING OF THE BOOT. THIS RESULTED IN ...

Nov 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,500 mi

BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING BARELY AVOIDING A SERIOUS COLLISION. BRAKES WERE WORKING FINE BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC AT MIDAS THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE AXLE BOOT RESULTING IN A BREAK IN THE LINE AND TEARING OF THE BOOT. THIS RESULTED IN ...

Aug 1, 2007 Electrical System 24,688 mi

I OWN A 2004 MAZDA 6 SPORTS SEDAN WHICH STILL HAS A FACTORY WARRANTY. MY WIFE & I ARE HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR WHICH IS CAUSING A 15 AMP FUSE TO KEEP BLOWING. THIS FUSE CONTROLS THE HORN, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, & CRUISE CONTROL. WE HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE S...

Aug 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE METAL BRAKE LINES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE CV BOOTS. THEY HAVE WORN THROUGH BOTH SIDES OF THE BOOTS AND RESULTED IN HOLES FORMING IN THE BRAKE LINES ITSELF PER THE MECHANIC. HE ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ...

Aug 1, 2007 Electrical System 24,688 mi

I OWN A 2004 MAZDA 6 SPORTS SEDAN WHICH STILL HAS A FACTORY WARRANTY. MY WIFE & I ARE HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR WHICH IS CAUSING A 15 AMP FUSE TO KEEP BLOWING. THIS FUSE CONTROLS THE HORN, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, & CRUISE CONTROL. WE HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE S...

Aug 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE METAL BRAKE LINES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE CV BOOTS. THEY HAVE WORN THROUGH BOTH SIDES OF THE BOOTS AND RESULTED IN HOLES FORMING IN THE BRAKE LINES ITSELF PER THE MECHANIC. HE ALSO STATED THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ...

Jul 12, 2007 Power Train 36,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, TOOK ITTO DEALER TWICE FOR SERVICE. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED A SWITCH, SECOND TIME COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. DEALER SERVICE CENTER RECOMMENDED TO USE E-BRAKE WHEN PARKING, AND THIS WA S NORMAL IF PARKING ON A INCLINE. PROBLEM GOT WORSE, FROM AN...

Jul 12, 2007 Power Train 36,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK, TOOK ITTO DEALER TWICE FOR SERVICE. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED A SWITCH, SECOND TIME COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. DEALER SERVICE CENTER RECOMMENDED TO USE E-BRAKE WHEN PARKING, AND THIS WA S NORMAL IF PARKING ON A INCLINE. PROBLEM GOT WORSE, FROM AN...

Apr 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. SHE TRIED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE KEY, THE REMOTE, AND MANUALLY, BUT IT CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE M...

Apr 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. SHE TRIED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE KEY, THE REMOTE, AND MANUALLY, BUT IT CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE M...

Jan 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 55,150 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6S. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS TWICE IN THE LAST 1.5 MONTHS, BY A DEALERSHIP. THEY ARE BURNING OUT, BUT NOT THE BRIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP, CENTRAL MAZDA, IN PLAINFIELD, CT, HAD PUT THE VEHICLE THROUGH A SERIES OF E...

Jan 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 55,150 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6S. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS TWICE IN THE LAST 1.5 MONTHS, BY A DEALERSHIP. THEY ARE BURNING OUT, BUT NOT THE BRIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP, CENTRAL MAZDA, IN PLAINFIELD, CT, HAD PUT THE VEHICLE THROUGH A SERIES OF E...

Jan 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 55,150 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6S. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS TWICE IN THE LAST 1.5 MONTHS, BY A DEALERSHIP. THEY ARE BURNING OUT, BUT NOT THE BRIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP, CENTRAL MAZDA, IN PLAINFIELD, CT, HAD PUT THE VEHICLE THROUGH A SERIES OF E...

Jan 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 55,150 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ON MY 2004 MAZDA 6S. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS TWICE IN THE LAST 1.5 MONTHS, BY A DEALERSHIP. THEY ARE BURNING OUT, BUT NOT THE BRIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP, CENTRAL MAZDA, IN PLAINFIELD, CT, HAD PUT THE VEHICLE THROUGH A SERIES OF E...

Nov 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A FRONT-IMPACT COLLISION GOING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE DAMAGE TO MY MAZDA 6 WAS VERY MINIMAL TO THE FENDER. THE TRUCK I HIT HAD NO DAMAGE WHATSOEVER. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THE AUTO BODY SHOP SAID THEY COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE AIRBAGS DEPLO...

Nov 28, 2006 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A FRONT-IMPACT COLLISION GOING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE DAMAGE TO MY MAZDA 6 WAS VERY MINIMAL TO THE FENDER. THE TRUCK I HIT HAD NO DAMAGE WHATSOEVER. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THE AUTO BODY SHOP SAID THEY COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE AIRBAGS DEPLO...

Aug 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 MAZDA 6 MADE A RATTLING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED THE RADIATOR HAD A HOLE IN IT, AND ONE FAN BLADE BROKE OFF OF THE FAN. *KB ***NAR*** THE HOLE IN THE RADIATOR CAUSED STEAM TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. ALTHOUGH IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING ...

Aug 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 MAZDA 6 MADE A RATTLING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED THE RADIATOR HAD A HOLE IN IT, AND ONE FAN BLADE BROKE OFF OF THE FAN. *KB ***NAR*** THE HOLE IN THE RADIATOR CAUSED STEAM TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. ALTHOUGH IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING ...

Aug 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,714 mi

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SEVERE VIBRATION ON STEERING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES! *JB

Aug 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,714 mi

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SEVERE VIBRATION ON STEERING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES! *JB

Jun 7, 2006 Power Train 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA6 WAGON WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP TWICE TO FIX A ROUGH SHIFTING TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS 30,000 MILES AND IS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SHIFTS BETWEEN GEARS ARE FREQUENTLY VERY ROUGH AND HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED BY OTHERS IN INTERNET MA...

Jun 7, 2006 Power Train 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA6 WAGON WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR INTO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP TWICE TO FIX A ROUGH SHIFTING TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS 30,000 MILES AND IS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SHIFTS BETWEEN GEARS ARE FREQUENTLY VERY ROUGH AND HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED BY OTHERS IN INTERNET MA...

Feb 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

2004 MAZDA6 THIS IS WHAT I SENT TO MAZDA AND THEIR REPLY: "33968 MILES. SECOND TIME THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED DOWN BECAUSE OF WARPING. FIRST TIME NO CHARGE (22,780 MILES), THIS TIME A CHARGE OF $119.99. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, YET THE WARRANTY INFOR...

Feb 11, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

2004 MAZDA6 THIS IS WHAT I SENT TO MAZDA AND THEIR REPLY: "33968 MILES. SECOND TIME THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED DOWN BECAUSE OF WARPING. FIRST TIME NO CHARGE (22,780 MILES), THIS TIME A CHARGE OF $119.99. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, YET THE WARRANTY INFOR...

Jan 23, 2006 Electrical System 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE OFTEN STARTS IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE START POSITION AND HELD THERE FOR OVER A MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP; HOWEVER THAT DID...

Jan 23, 2006 Structure 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE OFTEN STARTS IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE START POSITION AND HELD THERE FOR OVER A MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP; HOWEVER THAT DID...

Jan 23, 2006 Electrical System 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE OFTEN STARTS IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE START POSITION AND HELD THERE FOR OVER A MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP; HOWEVER THAT DID...

Jan 23, 2006 Structure 15,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE OFTEN STARTS IF THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE START POSITION AND HELD THERE FOR OVER A MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP; HOWEVER THAT DID...

Dec 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash

1)DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. SPEED OF ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN A CAR 3 CARS AHEAD OF ME QUICK STOPPED. I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. 2) FUMES AND POWDER OR DUST OF SOME SORT CAME OUT OF AIRBAG LANDED ON MY HAND AND GAVE ME A 2ND DEGREE BURN. WHATEVER IT WAS ALSO MELTED ...

Dec 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash

1)DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. SPEED OF ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN A CAR 3 CARS AHEAD OF ME QUICK STOPPED. I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. 2) FUMES AND POWDER OR DUST OF SOME SORT CAME OUT OF AIRBAG LANDED ON MY HAND AND GAVE ME A 2ND DEGREE BURN. WHATEVER IT WAS ALSO MELTED ...

Nov 25, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2004 MAZDA 6S WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS SPEEDING AND WENT OVER A CURB, AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE BACK RIGHT END, FRONT END, AND BOTH SIDES HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE (THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED). THE CAR DID 1 COMPLETE ROLL-OVER DURING THE ACCIDENT, L...

Nov 25, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2004 MAZDA 6S WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS SPEEDING AND WENT OVER A CURB, AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE BACK RIGHT END, FRONT END, AND BOTH SIDES HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE (THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED). THE CAR DID 1 COMPLETE ROLL-OVER DURING THE ACCIDENT, L...

Oct 7, 2005 Power Train 6,000 mi

MY 2004 MAZDA 6 THAT I LOVED SO MUCH WHEN I PURCHASED IT EARLIER THIS YEAR, HAS BECOME A VEHICLE I HATE TO DRIVE. MY CAR HAS A SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM (AS BEST AS I CAN TELL). THE FIRST SYMPTOM IS A HORRIBLE WHINE WHILE IDLING OR ACCELERATING. WHILE DRIVING THE NOISE IS ACCOMPANIED BY TERRIBLE ...

Oct 7, 2005 Power Train 6,000 mi

MY 2004 MAZDA 6 THAT I LOVED SO MUCH WHEN I PURCHASED IT EARLIER THIS YEAR, HAS BECOME A VEHICLE I HATE TO DRIVE. MY CAR HAS A SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM (AS BEST AS I CAN TELL). THE FIRST SYMPTOM IS A HORRIBLE WHINE WHILE IDLING OR ACCELERATING. WHILE DRIVING THE NOISE IS ACCOMPANIED BY TERRIBLE ...

Sep 23, 2005 Equipment 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 23, 2005 Visibility 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 23, 2005 Seats 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 23, 2005 Equipment 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 23, 2005 Visibility 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 23, 2005 Seats 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 400 mi

DT: AIR CONDITIONER WILL FOG UP THE WINDSHIELD. IT BLOWS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND IT BLOWS MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY IN THE MORNING AND EVENING AND WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK THE MATERIAL ON THE SEATS WAS COMING A APAR...

Sep 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,800 mi

AUG 27 ENGINE NOISE, AUG 29 MAZDA DIAGNOSED INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. 2004 19,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY-MAZDA WONT REPAIR, SAYS THE OIL CHANGE OF 7-23 WAS NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY. $8000-$9000 TO FIX ENGINE, NOTHING DONE AT THIS TIME , TRYING TO FIND AN ATTORNEY. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,800 mi

AUG 27 ENGINE NOISE, AUG 29 MAZDA DIAGNOSED INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. 2004 19,000 MILES UNDER WARRANTY-MAZDA WONT REPAIR, SAYS THE OIL CHANGE OF 7-23 WAS NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY. $8000-$9000 TO FIX ENGINE, NOTHING DONE AT THIS TIME , TRYING TO FIND AN ATTORNEY. *JB

Aug 29, 2005 Visibility 1,500 mi

PROBLEM #1 HIGH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (80+) AND MEDIUM TO HIGH HUMIDITY (50%+), WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS IN MANUAL MODE, VENT FLOW IS SET TO FRONT FORWARD ONLY OR FRONT FORWARD PLUS BOTTOM AND TEMPERATURE IS SET BETWEEN 70-73 WITH A FAN SPEED SET BETWEEN ANY OF 1, 2, OR 3 BARS A 1-3 INCH BAND OF F...

Aug 29, 2005 Visibility 1,500 mi

PROBLEM #1 HIGH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (80+) AND MEDIUM TO HIGH HUMIDITY (50%+), WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS IN MANUAL MODE, VENT FLOW IS SET TO FRONT FORWARD ONLY OR FRONT FORWARD PLUS BOTTOM AND TEMPERATURE IS SET BETWEEN 70-73 WITH A FAN SPEED SET BETWEEN ANY OF 1, 2, OR 3 BARS A 1-3 INCH BAND OF F...

Aug 29, 2005 Visibility 1,500 mi

PROBLEM #1 HIGH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (80+) AND MEDIUM TO HIGH HUMIDITY (50%+), WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS IN MANUAL MODE, VENT FLOW IS SET TO FRONT FORWARD ONLY OR FRONT FORWARD PLUS BOTTOM AND TEMPERATURE IS SET BETWEEN 70-73 WITH A FAN SPEED SET BETWEEN ANY OF 1, 2, OR 3 BARS A 1-3 INCH BAND OF F...

Aug 29, 2005 Visibility 1,500 mi

PROBLEM #1 HIGH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (80+) AND MEDIUM TO HIGH HUMIDITY (50%+), WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS IN MANUAL MODE, VENT FLOW IS SET TO FRONT FORWARD ONLY OR FRONT FORWARD PLUS BOTTOM AND TEMPERATURE IS SET BETWEEN 70-73 WITH A FAN SPEED SET BETWEEN ANY OF 1, 2, OR 3 BARS A 1-3 INCH BAND OF F...

Aug 26, 2005 Structure 19,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A HANDLE ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE BACK SEAT. CONSUMER'S MOTHER WAS HOLDING ONTO HANDLE WHEN IT BROKE LOOSE. CONSUMER'S MOTHER IS ELDERLY AND SHE SUSTAINED A BRUISE ON HER FOREHEAD, AND PULLED THE MUSCLES ON HER NECK , BACK AND SHOULDER BLADE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME ANYONE H...

Aug 26, 2005 Structure 19,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A HANDLE ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE BACK SEAT. CONSUMER'S MOTHER WAS HOLDING ONTO HANDLE WHEN IT BROKE LOOSE. CONSUMER'S MOTHER IS ELDERLY AND SHE SUSTAINED A BRUISE ON HER FOREHEAD, AND PULLED THE MUSCLES ON HER NECK , BACK AND SHOULDER BLADE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME ANYONE H...

May 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

CAR MAKES A NOISE FROM BRAKES WHEN TURINING ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. IT'S NOT A NORMAL BRAKE SQUEAL, IT'S MORE OF A MOANING NOISE. IT IS DEFINATELY COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT BRAKE. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN IT TURNS TO THE RIGHT. IT ALSO NORMALLY OCCURRS W...

May 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

CAR MAKES A NOISE FROM BRAKES WHEN TURINING ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. IT'S NOT A NORMAL BRAKE SQUEAL, IT'S MORE OF A MOANING NOISE. IT IS DEFINATELY COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT BRAKE. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN IT TURNS TO THE RIGHT. IT ALSO NORMALLY OCCURRS W...

Apr 25, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 125 mi

CAR IS A MAZDA 6 SPORT WAGON 2004 WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT AGAINST A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER (MAZDA) AT THIS POINT. THEY ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE PROBLEM AND I EXPECT A SATISFACTORY FIX. THE ISSUE HERE IS THE FAILURE MODE OF THE PART OF THE CAR IN QUESTION WHICH PART ...

Apr 25, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 125 mi

CAR IS A MAZDA 6 SPORT WAGON 2004 WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT AGAINST A DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER (MAZDA) AT THIS POINT. THEY ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE PROBLEM AND I EXPECT A SATISFACTORY FIX. THE ISSUE HERE IS THE FAILURE MODE OF THE PART OF THE CAR IN QUESTION WHICH PART ...

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 4,000 mi

ORIGINALLY, 5 MONTHS AGO, I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 MAZDA 6I AT WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I NOTICED THE CARS IDLE PICK UP AND THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY FLICKERED. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AND THE CAR WAS FINE. A WEEK LATER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND AGAIN THE DASHBOARD STARTED FLICKERING A...

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System 4,000 mi

ORIGINALLY, 5 MONTHS AGO, I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH MY 2004 MAZDA 6I AT WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I NOTICED THE CARS IDLE PICK UP AND THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY FLICKERED. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AND THE CAR WAS FINE. A WEEK LATER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND AGAIN THE DASHBOARD STARTED FLICKERING A...

Dec 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN MAZDA OWNERS MANUAL. THAT VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT OR LOSE POWER , ETC. WHILE DRIVING. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE INFORMATION ADDED TO THE MANUAL REGARDING THE CONSUMERS NEED TO WATCH RPM'S AND LET OFF OF THE GAS BEFORE THE ENGINE GETS TO TH...

Dec 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN MAZDA OWNERS MANUAL. THAT VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT OR LOSE POWER , ETC. WHILE DRIVING. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE INFORMATION ADDED TO THE MANUAL REGARDING THE CONSUMERS NEED TO WATCH RPM'S AND LET OFF OF THE GAS BEFORE THE ENGINE GETS TO TH...

Nov 18, 2004 Parking Brake 6,500 mi

WHILE PARKING ON AN INCLINE I ATTEMPTED TO SET THE CARAS PARKING BRAKE. WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I PULLED THE BRAKE HANDLE FULLY UPWARD WITHOUT HOLDING THE BUTTON. WHEN I RELEASED MY HAND FROM THE PARKING BRAKE, I FOUND THE HANDLE TO STILL BE IN MY HAND BECAUSE IT HAD FALLEN BACK DOWN AS A R...

Nov 18, 2004 Parking Brake 6,500 mi

WHILE PARKING ON AN INCLINE I ATTEMPTED TO SET THE CARAS PARKING BRAKE. WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I PULLED THE BRAKE HANDLE FULLY UPWARD WITHOUT HOLDING THE BUTTON. WHEN I RELEASED MY HAND FROM THE PARKING BRAKE, I FOUND THE HANDLE TO STILL BE IN MY HAND BECAUSE IT HAD FALLEN BACK DOWN AS A R...

Nov 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 5,100 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKES DISENGAGED, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD DURING THE INCIDENT. *SC *JB

Nov 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,100 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKES DISENGAGED, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD DURING THE INCIDENT. *SC *JB

Nov 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 5,100 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKES DISENGAGED, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD DURING THE INCIDENT. *SC *JB

Nov 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,100 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKES DISENGAGED, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD DURING THE INCIDENT. *SC *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Suspension 15 mi

THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT. IT CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 5 TIMES IN WHICH THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS REALIGNED 4 TIMES. THE FIFTH TIME SOME BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE STILL EXIST. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Suspension 15 mi

THE VEHICLE DID NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT. IT CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 5 TIMES IN WHICH THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS REALIGNED 4 TIMES. THE FIFTH TIME SOME BOLTS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE STILL EXIST. *JB

Oct 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 5,100 mi

I WAS ORIGINALLY MISQUOTED IN MY COMPLAINT TAKEN OVER THE PHONE SO I AM WRITING THIS AS A CLARIFICATION OF THE EVENT THAT OCCURRED. I OWN A 2004 MAZDA 6S. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE AT A SPEED NO MORE THAN 10MPH, THE BRAKES DISENGAGED FOR 2-3 SECS WHILE THE BRAKE WAS STILL BEING APPLIED. I WAS C...

Oct 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 5,100 mi

I WAS ORIGINALLY MISQUOTED IN MY COMPLAINT TAKEN OVER THE PHONE SO I AM WRITING THIS AS A CLARIFICATION OF THE EVENT THAT OCCURRED. I OWN A 2004 MAZDA 6S. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE AT A SPEED NO MORE THAN 10MPH, THE BRAKES DISENGAGED FOR 2-3 SECS WHILE THE BRAKE WAS STILL BEING APPLIED. I WAS C...

Sep 2, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

VEHICLE DESIGN PROBLEM THAT COULD EASILY RESULT IN FATALITY. 2004 MAZDA 6S. THIS IS THE TRANSMISSION THAT CAN EITHER BE RUN AS FULL AUTOMATIC OR AS A SEMI MANUAL SHIFT. WHEN IN A PASSING SITUATION WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY OPEN, THE ENGINE JUMPS INTO ACTION AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS AS IT SH...

Sep 2, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

VEHICLE DESIGN PROBLEM THAT COULD EASILY RESULT IN FATALITY. 2004 MAZDA 6S. THIS IS THE TRANSMISSION THAT CAN EITHER BE RUN AS FULL AUTOMATIC OR AS A SEMI MANUAL SHIFT. WHEN IN A PASSING SITUATION WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY OPEN, THE ENGINE JUMPS INTO ACTION AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS AS IT SH...

Aug 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES LOCK. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID AND SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES LOCK. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID AND SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB

Jul 5, 2004 Equipment 4,256 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6S I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHERE THE FUEL LINE HAS DETACHED FROM INSIDE THE ENGINE AND THE CAR HAS STALLED AND GASOLINE HAS POURED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND I SHOULD RECEIVED IT IN THE MAIL , I LATER FOUND OUT ...

Jul 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,256 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6S I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHERE THE FUEL LINE HAS DETACHED FROM INSIDE THE ENGINE AND THE CAR HAS STALLED AND GASOLINE HAS POURED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND I SHOULD RECEIVED IT IN THE MAIL , I LATER FOUND OUT ...

Jul 5, 2004 Equipment 4,256 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6S I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHERE THE FUEL LINE HAS DETACHED FROM INSIDE THE ENGINE AND THE CAR HAS STALLED AND GASOLINE HAS POURED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND I SHOULD RECEIVED IT IN THE MAIL , I LATER FOUND OUT ...

Jul 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,256 mi

I HAVE A 2004 MAZDA 6S I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHERE THE FUEL LINE HAS DETACHED FROM INSIDE THE ENGINE AND THE CAR HAS STALLED AND GASOLINE HAS POURED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND I SHOULD RECEIVED IT IN THE MAIL , I LATER FOUND OUT ...

Jun 4, 2004 Visibility 2,700 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER SYSTEM SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE REAR SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS TINTED, SO THE TINT PREVENTED THE GLASS FROM ENTERING THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. E DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIN...

Jun 4, 2004 Visibility 2,700 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER SYSTEM SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE REAR SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS TINTED, SO THE TINT PREVENTED THE GLASS FROM ENTERING THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. E DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIN...

Apr 3, 2004 Air Bags 2,703 mi

ON THE 2004 MAZDA3 AFTER ABOUT 3000 MILES THE MAIN AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A FAILURE OF SOME KIND IN THE SRS SYSTEM. THE TESTING SYSTEM RETURNS 2 OR 3 ERROR CODES HAVING TO DO WITH THE FRONT CRASH SENSOR. AND THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY, FROM WHAT I CAN GATHER FROM INTERNET MESSAGE BOAR...

Apr 3, 2004 Air Bags 2,703 mi

ON THE 2004 MAZDA3 AFTER ABOUT 3000 MILES THE MAIN AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A FAILURE OF SOME KIND IN THE SRS SYSTEM. THE TESTING SYSTEM RETURNS 2 OR 3 ERROR CODES HAVING TO DO WITH THE FRONT CRASH SENSOR. AND THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY, FROM WHAT I CAN GATHER FROM INTERNET MESSAGE BOAR...