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15V674000 Oct 19, 2015 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In ...

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Sep 18, 2008 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX6. WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND. HE CONTINUED IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH AND TURNED THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LEFT, BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER INFO...

Sep 18, 2008 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX6. WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND. HE CONTINUED IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH AND TURNED THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LEFT, BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER INFO...

May 22, 2008 Power Train

I HAVE A 1993 MAZDA MX6 WITH 105,000. IN 1999 THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. THEN, RECENTLY, I'VE HAD MY CAR IN 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THEY'VE REPLACED SOLENOIDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, INLINE BOOST VALVE AND SO FAR IT ISN'T FIXED. I'VE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT...

May 22, 2008 Power Train

I HAVE A 1993 MAZDA MX6 WITH 105,000. IN 1999 THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. THEN, RECENTLY, I'VE HAD MY CAR IN 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THEY'VE REPLACED SOLENOIDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, INLINE BOOST VALVE AND SO FAR IT ISN'T FIXED. I'VE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT...

May 10, 2007 Parking Brake 112,125 mi

ON THE MODELS WITH REAR DISC BRAKES: AFTER APPLYING, AND THEN RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE IN A NORMAL MANNER THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR PIVOTING PIN BEARING ON ONE OF THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED, CAUSING IT NOT RELEASE OR TO NOT FULLY RELEASE. THIS COULD CAUSE A HANDLING/BRAKING INSTABILITY ISSUE, NOT...

May 10, 2007 Parking Brake 112,125 mi

ON THE MODELS WITH REAR DISC BRAKES: AFTER APPLYING, AND THEN RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE IN A NORMAL MANNER THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR PIVOTING PIN BEARING ON ONE OF THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED, CAUSING IT NOT RELEASE OR TO NOT FULLY RELEASE. THIS COULD CAUSE A HANDLING/BRAKING INSTABILITY ISSUE, NOT...

Oct 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting 136,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK...

Oct 6, 2005 Electrical System 136,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK...

Oct 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting 136,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK...

Oct 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting 136,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK...

Oct 6, 2005 Electrical System 136,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK...

Oct 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting 136,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK...

Jul 13, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 171,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPT WITH AN AIR BAG SHE STILL WAS THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF...

Jul 13, 2005 Steering Crash 171,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPT WITH AN AIR BAG SHE STILL WAS THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF...

Jul 13, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 171,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPT WITH AN AIR BAG SHE STILL WAS THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF...

Jul 13, 2005 Steering Crash 171,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPT WITH AN AIR BAG SHE STILL WAS THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF...

Jan 17, 2005 Parking Brake 112,435 mi

APPLIED PARKING BRAKE. REAR BRAKE CALIPER PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM DESIGN FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR CALIPER TO NOT RELEASE AFTER RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE. HAD TO MANUALLY (FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR) FORCE THE ACTUATOR LEVER BACK. *JB

Jan 17, 2005 Parking Brake 112,435 mi

APPLIED PARKING BRAKE. REAR BRAKE CALIPER PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM DESIGN FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR CALIPER TO NOT RELEASE AFTER RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE. HAD TO MANUALLY (FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR) FORCE THE ACTUATOR LEVER BACK. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. THERE WAS NO WARNING. 8JB

Jan 27, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. THERE WAS NO WARNING. 8JB

Dec 15, 2003 Steering 108,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TIRE TURNED WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL BEING TURNED. THEN, THREE SECONDS LATER, THE WHEEL CORRECTED ITSELF. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Steering 108,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TIRE TURNED WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL BEING TURNED. THEN, THREE SECONDS LATER, THE WHEEL CORRECTED ITSELF. *AK

Nov 26, 2003 Suspension

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX6, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TWICE AND ONCE ON THE OTHER SIDE, I WENT ON THE NET AND SAW THAT THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS MODEL, AND WAS TRYING TO SEE IF I COULD BE REIMBURSED, I HAVE THE BILLS AND DATES THAT THE REPAIRS WAS...

Nov 26, 2003 Suspension

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX6, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TWICE AND ONCE ON THE OTHER SIDE, I WENT ON THE NET AND SAW THAT THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS MODEL, AND WAS TRYING TO SEE IF I COULD BE REIMBURSED, I HAVE THE BILLS AND DATES THAT THE REPAIRS WAS...

Nov 26, 2003 Suspension

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX6, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TWICE AND ONCE ON THE OTHER SIDE, I WENT ON THE NET AND SAW THAT THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS MODEL, AND WAS TRYING TO SEE IF I COULD BE REIMBURSED, I HAVE THE BILLS AND DATES THAT THE REPAIRS WAS...

Nov 26, 2003 Suspension

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX6, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TWICE AND ONCE ON THE OTHER SIDE, I WENT ON THE NET AND SAW THAT THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS MODEL, AND WAS TRYING TO SEE IF I COULD BE REIMBURSED, I HAVE THE BILLS AND DATES THAT THE REPAIRS WAS...

Jun 10, 2003 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS ([XXX]) DESCRIBED CAR HAS "ODOMETER FRAUD" CURRENTLY, AS OF 6/8/03, ODOMETER IS SHOWING AROUND 68,000 MILES. AFTER I GAVE HIM A SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $300.00 IN CASH ON 6/8/03, I CHECKED THE VEHICLE HISTORY ON CARFAX.COM AND SAW THAT ON 08/14/1998 THE CAR HAD 113,872 MILES ON IT. I ...

Jun 10, 2003 Unknown Or Other 44,000 mi

1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS ([XXX]) DESCRIBED CAR HAS "ODOMETER FRAUD" CURRENTLY, AS OF 6/8/03, ODOMETER IS SHOWING AROUND 68,000 MILES. AFTER I GAVE HIM A SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $300.00 IN CASH ON 6/8/03, I CHECKED THE VEHICLE HISTORY ON CARFAX.COM AND SAW THAT ON 08/14/1998 THE CAR HAD 113,872 MILES ON IT. I ...

Jun 1, 2003 Suspension 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POP FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF CAR. THEN THE AREA BEGAN SQUEEKING AND GROANING WHEN CONSUMER WOULD HIT A BUMP. JACKED THE SIDE UP AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING HAD BURST IN A DIAGONAL FASHION. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Suspension 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POP FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF CAR. THEN THE AREA BEGAN SQUEEKING AND GROANING WHEN CONSUMER WOULD HIT A BUMP. JACKED THE SIDE UP AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING HAD BURST IN A DIAGONAL FASHION. *TT

Jan 23, 2003 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS COUPE. MY DISTRIBUTOR HAS FAILED 3 TIMES NOW. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS. THE FAILURE IS ALSO INTERMITTENT. FAILURE AT REST IS OF NO ISSUE, YOUR CAR JUST DOESN'T START OR STARTS BUT DOESN'T RUN. HOWEVER, WHEN THE DISTRUBUTOR FAILS WHEN DRI...

Jan 23, 2003 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS COUPE. MY DISTRIBUTOR HAS FAILED 3 TIMES NOW. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS. THE FAILURE IS ALSO INTERMITTENT. FAILURE AT REST IS OF NO ISSUE, YOUR CAR JUST DOESN'T START OR STARTS BUT DOESN'T RUN. HOWEVER, WHEN THE DISTRUBUTOR FAILS WHEN DRI...

Jun 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED ON FREEWAY DRIVING AT 70-75 MPH. CAR RESTARTED A FEW MINUTES LATER.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED ON FREEWAY DRIVING AT 70-75 MPH. CAR RESTARTED A FEW MINUTES LATER.*AK

Mar 4, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE DOOR LOCK. HAD ALL THE LOCKS REPLACED AND HAD THE KEYS CODED FOR THE LOCKS AND THE KEY BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME IN THE LOCK.*AK

Mar 4, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE DOOR LOCK. HAD ALL THE LOCKS REPLACED AND HAD THE KEYS CODED FOR THE LOCKS AND THE KEY BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME IN THE LOCK.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING TO THE MALL ON I-95 NORTH WHEN MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED REDLINING, SO I STOPPED PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. NOW IT WILL COST ME ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1,500.00 AND $2,000.00 TO REBUILD IT. AND TO GET A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION WILL COST $2,500.0...

Sep 13, 2001 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING TO THE MALL ON I-95 NORTH WHEN MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED REDLINING, SO I STOPPED PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. NOW IT WILL COST ME ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1,500.00 AND $2,000.00 TO REBUILD IT. AND TO GET A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION WILL COST $2,500.0...

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY HAND BRAKE WILL FAIL TO RELEASE, OR ON REPEATED HEAVY BRAKE-APPLICATION THE CALLIPER WILL NOT RELEASE - CAUSING INTENSE HEAT TO ROTOR AND DISTORTING THE CALIPER. *AK

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY HAND BRAKE WILL FAIL TO RELEASE, OR ON REPEATED HEAVY BRAKE-APPLICATION THE CALLIPER WILL NOT RELEASE - CAUSING INTENSE HEAT TO ROTOR AND DISTORTING THE CALIPER. *AK

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY HAND BRAKE WILL FAIL TO RELEASE, OR ON REPEATED HEAVY BRAKE-APPLICATION THE CALLIPER WILL NOT RELEASE - CAUSING INTENSE HEAT TO ROTOR AND DISTORTING THE CALIPER. *AK

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY HAND BRAKE WILL FAIL TO RELEASE, OR ON REPEATED HEAVY BRAKE-APPLICATION THE CALLIPER WILL NOT RELEASE - CAUSING INTENSE HEAT TO ROTOR AND DISTORTING THE CALIPER. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER SIEZED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND A SUDDEN PULL TO ONE SIDE AND ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRAKE PADS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS AND ROAD CONDITONS THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED AND/OR STUCK AFTER APPLICATION OF BRAKES.*SLC

Apr 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER SIEZED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND A SUDDEN PULL TO ONE SIDE AND ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRAKE PADS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS AND ROAD CONDITONS THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED AND/OR STUCK AFTER APPLICATION OF BRAKES.*SLC

Sep 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKE CALIPER FROZE. OVERHEATED ROTOR WHILE DRIVING. CAUSED IMBALANCE WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. ROTOT HEATED UP TO DANGEROUS LEVEL.

Sep 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PARKING BRAKE CALIPER FROZE. OVERHEATED ROTOR WHILE DRIVING. CAUSED IMBALANCE WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. ROTOT HEATED UP TO DANGEROUS LEVEL.

Jun 2, 2000 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD HUGE NOISE, FRONT COIL SPRING BURSTED, AND VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ENTERING HIS DRIVE WAY HIS NEW TIRE POPPED AS THE SPRING PIERCED IT BECAUSE OF THAT HE NEED NEW SPRING, STRUTS , TIRE AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *YH

Jun 2, 2000 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD HUGE NOISE, FRONT COIL SPRING BURSTED, AND VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ENTERING HIS DRIVE WAY HIS NEW TIRE POPPED AS THE SPRING PIERCED IT BECAUSE OF THAT HE NEED NEW SPRING, STRUTS , TIRE AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *YH

May 24, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 24, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON OTHER GREEN MAZDA'S SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT ON OTHER GREEN MAZDA'S SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE CALIPERS FAILED ON THE REAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE MAZDA OF KNOXVILLE AND BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGES TO CALIPERS PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS INFORMED TO COMPL...

Jan 10, 2000 Parking Brake

AFTER THE CALIPERS FAILED ON THE REAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE MAZDA OF KNOXVILLE AND BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGES TO CALIPERS PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS INFORMED TO COMPL...

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER THE CALIPERS FAILED ON THE REAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE MAZDA OF KNOXVILLE AND BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGES TO CALIPERS PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS INFORMED TO COMPL...

Jan 10, 2000 Parking Brake

AFTER THE CALIPERS FAILED ON THE REAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE MAZDA OF KNOXVILLE AND BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGES TO CALIPERS PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS INFORMED TO COMPL...

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH THE SAME BASIC PROBLEM, THAT WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE DUE TO CARBON BUILT UP IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER WITHIN THE ENGINE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH THE SAME BASIC PROBLEM, THAT WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE DUE TO CARBON BUILT UP IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER WITHIN THE ENGINE. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANY RATE OF SPEED STEERING WHEEL RANDOMLY LOCKS UP DUE TO PROBLEM WITH THE LOWER BALL JOINT. VEHICLE NIOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 92V045000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 13, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANY RATE OF SPEED STEERING WHEEL RANDOMLY LOCKS UP DUE TO PROBLEM WITH THE LOWER BALL JOINT. VEHICLE NIOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 92V045000 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Suspension

THE CONSUMER STATE'S WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, THE FRONT WHEEL COIL SPRING BROKE AND THE FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Jun 23, 1999 Suspension

THE CONSUMER STATE'S WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, THE FRONT WHEEL COIL SPRING BROKE AND THE FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT AND THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

May 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS AT DRIVING SPEEDS/THIS HAS HAPPEN 6 TIMES SINCE NOV 98/DEALER AND SAYS HE CAN NOT EXPLAIN IT/MAZDA SAYS THEY CAN NOT EXPLAIN IT/RESEARCH HAS COME UP WITH 3 OTHER SIMILIAR PROBLEMS/ODI ID'S 539648/813760/826489///THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

May 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS AT DRIVING SPEEDS/THIS HAS HAPPEN 6 TIMES SINCE NOV 98/DEALER AND SAYS HE CAN NOT EXPLAIN IT/MAZDA SAYS THEY CAN NOT EXPLAIN IT/RESEARCH HAS COME UP WITH 3 OTHER SIMILIAR PROBLEMS/ODI ID'S 539648/813760/826489///THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLEASE SEE ERGONITE.DEMON.CO.UK/PROBEMX/PROBEFAQ.HTM THE WEB ADDRESS I GAVE DETAILS THE PROBLEM. THE REPLACEMENT CALIPERS THE DEALER INSTALLED 23,000 MILES AGO ARE STARTING TO FAIL. DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE. I CONSIDER CALIPER FAILURE TO BE A VALID SAFETY CONCERN. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ARE AT #518871 ...

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STOPS ABOVE 40MPH+ CAN RESULT IN FULL FOOT PRESSURE WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING EFFECT. HAPPENS REPEATEDLY. DEARLER CHANGED MOST BRAKE REALTED ITEMS WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AT #956928 AND #973904 IN COMPLAINTS DATABASE. DEALER REFUSED TO RENDER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *AK

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PLEASE SEE ERGONITE.DEMON.CO.UK/PROBEMX/PROBEFAQ.HTM THE WEB ADDRESS I GAVE DETAILS THE PROBLEM. THE REPLACEMENT CALIPERS THE DEALER INSTALLED 23,000 MILES AGO ARE STARTING TO FAIL. DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE. I CONSIDER CALIPER FAILURE TO BE A VALID SAFETY CONCERN. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ARE AT #518871 ...

May 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STOPS ABOVE 40MPH+ CAN RESULT IN FULL FOOT PRESSURE WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING EFFECT. HAPPENS REPEATEDLY. DEARLER CHANGED MOST BRAKE REALTED ITEMS WITH NO EFFECT ON PROBLEM. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AT #956928 AND #973904 IN COMPLAINTS DATABASE. DEALER REFUSED TO RENDER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS FAIL CAUSING PARKING BRAKE TO STICK, RESULTING IN VERY HOT REAR WHEELS.

Oct 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR CALIPERS FAIL CAUSING PARKING BRAKE TO STICK, RESULTING IN VERY HOT REAR WHEELS.

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH.

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH.

Jul 8, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 65 MPH REAR WINDSHIELD FELL OFF, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT REAR WINDSHIELD, AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT TO ANOTHER DRIVER. ALSO SAID ALL THE WINDOWS WERE UP AND THE A/C WAS ON. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 65 MPH REAR WINDSHIELD FELL OFF, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT REAR WINDSHIELD, AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT TO ANOTHER DRIVER. ALSO SAID ALL THE WINDOWS WERE UP AND THE A/C WAS ON. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 4, 1998 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED DUE TO DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Apr 4, 1998 Electrical System

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED DUE TO DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Mar 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER RECOMMENDS THAT ENGINE BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTION. CLAIMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MAZDA.

Mar 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER RECOMMENDS THAT ENGINE BE REPLACED DUE TO OIL SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTION. CLAIMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MAZDA.

Feb 19, 1998 Power Train

WHEN TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING STICKS AND HAS TO BE PULLED BACK AROUND. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE AXLE. *AK

Feb 19, 1998 Steering

WHEN TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING STICKS AND HAS TO BE PULLED BACK AROUND. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE AXLE. *AK

Feb 19, 1998 Power Train

WHEN TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING STICKS AND HAS TO BE PULLED BACK AROUND. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE AXLE. *AK

Feb 19, 1998 Steering

WHEN TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING STICKS AND HAS TO BE PULLED BACK AROUND. DEALER SAYS IT'S THE AXLE. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Aug 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE METAL. ALSO REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CUTS OFF WHEN REACHING HIGH SPEEDS OF 70. *AK

Jul 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CUTS OFF WHEN REACHING HIGH SPEEDS OF 70. *AK

Mar 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR FAILED.

Mar 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

DISTRIBUTOR CAP CRACKED.

Mar 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAM SENSOR FAILED.

Mar 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTOR FAILED.

Mar 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

DISTRIBUTOR CAP CRACKED.

Mar 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAM SENSOR FAILED.

Dec 20, 1996 Steering

SECURITY SYSTEM FAILS TO DISARM AFTER UNLOCKING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR; HOWEVER, IT DISARMS AFTER UNLOCKING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Steering

SECURITY SYSTEM FAILS TO DISARM AFTER UNLOCKING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR; HOWEVER, IT DISARMS AFTER UNLOCKING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS WEARING OUT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS WEARING OUT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Sep 10, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED IN ACCIDENT.

Sep 10, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED CAUSING DRIVER TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE IN ACCIDENT.

Sep 10, 1996 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT RESULTED IN HEAD INJURIES.

Sep 10, 1996 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FAILED IN ACCIDENT.

Sep 10, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED CAUSING DRIVER TO BE EJECTED FROM VEHICLE IN ACCIDENT.

Sep 10, 1996 Air Bags

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT RESULTED IN HEAD INJURIES.

May 28, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE DUE TO GEARS STICKING/JERKY ACCELERATION. *SD

May 28, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE DUE TO GEARS STICKING/JERKY ACCELERATION. *SD

May 14, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, RIGHT FRONT, OWNER WANTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIS HEAD WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY/HEARING PERMANENTLY DAMAGED FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

May 14, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, RIGHT FRONT, OWNER WANTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIS HEAD WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY/HEARING PERMANENTLY DAMAGED FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

May 7, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL READ PARK, BUT WILL GO INTO REVERSE WHEN IN DRIVE, IT WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 7, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL READ PARK, BUT WILL GO INTO REVERSE WHEN IN DRIVE, IT WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BOLTS THAT BOLT IT TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE CAR JUST CAME OUT AND THE SEATBELT NO LONGER USEFUL. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BOLTS THAT BOLT IT TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE CAR JUST CAME OUT AND THE SEATBELT NO LONGER USEFUL. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BOLTS THAT BOLT IT TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE CAR JUST CAME OUT AND THE SEATBELT NO LONGER USEFUL. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Feb 26, 1996 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BOLTS THAT BOLT IT TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE CAR JUST CAME OUT AND THE SEATBELT NO LONGER USEFUL. PLEASE DESCRIBE

Jan 8, 1996 Seats

CAR SEAT DESIGN DOES NOT SAFELY ACCOMMODATE CHILD SAFETY SEAT, ALLOWING SEAT TO SLIDE. *SD

Jan 8, 1996 Seats

CAR SEAT DESIGN DOES NOT SAFELY ACCOMMODATE CHILD SAFETY SEAT, ALLOWING SEAT TO SLIDE. *SD

Oct 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE DISC BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE DOING ALL THE STOPPING AND THE CAR DOES NOT STOP IN A SAFE DISTANCE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE OVERHEATING CAUSING THE BRAKE CHATTER AND INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ACTION. *YH

Oct 25, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE DISC BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE DOING ALL THE STOPPING AND THE CAR DOES NOT STOP IN A SAFE DISTANCE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE OVERHEATING CAUSING THE BRAKE CHATTER AND INSUFFICIENT BRAKING ACTION. *YH

Oct 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER ENTERED THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO BLOW A ROD/CRACK THE BLOCK. *DSH

Oct 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER ENTERED THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO BLOW A ROD/CRACK THE BLOCK. *DSH

Jul 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS TURNED OFF, CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, WOULD NOT DISENGED, LOSS OF CONTROL, FLIPPED OVER, SPEED 65MPH, NO IMPACT *A

Jul 14, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS TURNED OFF, CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, WOULD NOT DISENGED, LOSS OF CONTROL, FLIPPED OVER, SPEED 65MPH, NO IMPACT *A

Jun 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. TT

Jun 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS WILL NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. TT

Jun 9, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILS, ESPECIALLY UPON DECELERATION. *AW

Jun 9, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILS, ESPECIALLY UPON DECELERATION. *AW

Mar 9, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCHES AND LOCKS STICK UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCHES AND LOCKS STICK UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. TT