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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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May 29, 2019 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC BELT DOES NOT WORK. CAN ONLY USE LAP BELT. HAD DEALERSHIP CORRECT DURING INITIAL RECALL BUT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM THEN. YEARS LATER PROBLEM BEGAN AND MAZDA WILL NOT CORRECT. SEAT BELT KEEPS MOVING BACK AND FORTH IN TRACK AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. I HAVE TO REMOVE FUSE BECA...

May 29, 2019 Seat Belts 150,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC BELT DOES NOT WORK. CAN ONLY USE LAP BELT. HAD DEALERSHIP CORRECT DURING INITIAL RECALL BUT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM THEN. YEARS LATER PROBLEM BEGAN AND MAZDA WILL NOT CORRECT. SEAT BELT KEEPS MOVING BACK AND FORTH IN TRACK AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. I HAVE TO REMOVE FUSE BECA...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System Fire 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. T...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System Fire 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. T...

Feb 26, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). 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 ...

Feb 26, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). 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 ...

May 4, 2011 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE MOTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT FAILED AND LOCKED WHEN SHE OPENED THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER; NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXI...

May 4, 2011 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE MOTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT FAILED AND LOCKED WHEN SHE OPENED THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER; NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXI...

Apr 29, 2011 Seat Belts 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LATCH. IN ADDITION, THE SHOULDER STRAP WOULD NOT COME RESTRAIN OVER THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ONLY THE LAP BELT WAS OPERABLE. THE...

Apr 29, 2011 Seat Belts 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LATCH. IN ADDITION, THE SHOULDER STRAP WOULD NOT COME RESTRAIN OVER THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ONLY THE LAP BELT WAS OPERABLE. THE...

Nov 17, 2010 Seat Belts 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK IN THE BACK POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT PRESSED THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE C...

Nov 17, 2010 Seat Belts 145,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK IN THE BACK POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT PRESSED THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE C...

Nov 2, 2009 Seat Belts 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BECAME JAMMED IN THE RAIL. THE CONDITION RENDERED THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL # 97V211000( SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING). ...

Nov 2, 2009 Seat Belts 117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BECAME JAMMED IN THE RAIL. THE CONDITION RENDERED THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL # 97V211000( SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING). ...

Feb 10, 2009 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND CAU...

Feb 10, 2009 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND CAU...

Jul 22, 2008 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V211000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING) IN JANUARY 15, 2002. RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CABLE AND RETRACTOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER ...

Jul 22, 2008 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V211000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING) IN JANUARY 15, 2002. RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CABLE AND RETRACTOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER ...

May 14, 2008 Seat Belts 93,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT CORD CAME OFFTRACK. THE DEALER IS CHARGING OVER $1,000 FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RECALL WAS PREVIOUSLY REPARIED ON THE VEHICLE IN LATE 2000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,200.

May 14, 2008 Seat Belts 93,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT CORD CAME OFFTRACK. THE DEALER IS CHARGING OVER $1,000 FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RECALL WAS PREVIOUSLY REPARIED ON THE VEHICLE IN LATE 2000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,200.

May 2, 2006 Seat Belts 113,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT. IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE SEAT BELTS THE CONTACT HAS TO REACH AROUND TO THE BACK SEAT. AN NHTSA RECALL, # 97V211000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING HOWEVER...

May 2, 2006 Seat Belts 113,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT. IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE SEAT BELTS THE CONTACT HAS TO REACH AROUND TO THE BACK SEAT. AN NHTSA RECALL, # 97V211000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING HOWEVER...

Aug 2, 2005 Seat Belts 130,431 mi

DT: 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 72803 IN APRIL 2005 CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS WERE REPAIRED IN APRIL 2005. THE SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED AT LEAST 3 TIMES SINCE THEY WERE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN BACK 3 TIMES AND THEY COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ...

Aug 2, 2005 Seat Belts 130,431 mi

DT: 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 72803 IN APRIL 2005 CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS WERE REPAIRED IN APRIL 2005. THE SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED AT LEAST 3 TIMES SINCE THEY WERE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN BACK 3 TIMES AND THEY COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ...

Jul 24, 2005 Power Train 150,100 mi

EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR IT SEEMS ALL WE'VE HAD TO DO IS RELPLACE PARTS. WE HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM THE START. UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN OUR CAR WAS FAILING TO GO AND GETTING STUCK EVEY TIME WE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, I GOT THE IDEA THAT IT WASN'T HOW I WAS HANDILING IT, THAT THEIR WAS A MANU. PR...

Jul 24, 2005 Power Train 150,100 mi

EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR IT SEEMS ALL WE'VE HAD TO DO IS RELPLACE PARTS. WE HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM THE START. UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN OUR CAR WAS FAILING TO GO AND GETTING STUCK EVEY TIME WE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, I GOT THE IDEA THAT IT WASN'T HOW I WAS HANDILING IT, THAT THEIR WAS A MANU. PR...

Jul 24, 2005 Power Train 150,100 mi

EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR IT SEEMS ALL WE'VE HAD TO DO IS RELPLACE PARTS. WE HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM THE START. UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN OUR CAR WAS FAILING TO GO AND GETTING STUCK EVEY TIME WE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, I GOT THE IDEA THAT IT WASN'T HOW I WAS HANDILING IT, THAT THEIR WAS A MANU. PR...

Jul 24, 2005 Power Train 150,100 mi

EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR IT SEEMS ALL WE'VE HAD TO DO IS RELPLACE PARTS. WE HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM THE START. UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN OUR CAR WAS FAILING TO GO AND GETTING STUCK EVEY TIME WE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, I GOT THE IDEA THAT IT WASN'T HOW I WAS HANDILING IT, THAT THEIR WAS A MANU. PR...

Oct 30, 2004 Electrical System

REPLACED DISTIRBUTOR. *JB

Oct 30, 2004 Electrical System

REPLACED DISTIRBUTOR. *JB

Sep 29, 2004 Seat Belts 136,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND REPAIRS DONE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK BILLION MAZDA OF SIOUX FALLS ORDERED A NEW AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ASSY PROBLEM FIXED. *TC

Sep 29, 2004 Seat Belts 136,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND REPAIRS DONE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK BILLION MAZDA OF SIOUX FALLS ORDERED A NEW AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ASSY PROBLEM FIXED. *TC

Oct 30, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHILE USING THE HEADLIGHTS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY WAS POOR DUE TO THE LENS BEING DISCOLORED. *AK

Oct 30, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHILE USING THE HEADLIGHTS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY WAS POOR DUE TO THE LENS BEING DISCOLORED. *AK

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 97V116000 FIXED. DEALER DID RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THEN ADVISED CONSUMER THAT SEATBELT SENSOR WAS BROKEN. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT PRIOR TO RECALL SEATBELTS WERE JUST FINE.*AK

May 21, 2001 Seat Belts

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 97V116000 FIXED. DEALER DID RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THEN ADVISED CONSUMER THAT SEATBELT SENSOR WAS BROKEN. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT PRIOR TO RECALL SEATBELTS WERE JUST FINE.*AK

Apr 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR IS WANTING TO STALL EVERY TIME I COME TO A STOOP. MUST PUT IN NEUTRAL TO KEEP FROM DOING. MECHANIC CLAIMED IT WAS THROTTLE BODY CARBON BUILD UP BUT THAT DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. SEEMS LIKE THIS MIGHT BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THIS HAS BEEN FIXED IN PAST AND ...

Apr 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR IS WANTING TO STALL EVERY TIME I COME TO A STOOP. MUST PUT IN NEUTRAL TO KEEP FROM DOING. MECHANIC CLAIMED IT WAS THROTTLE BODY CARBON BUILD UP BUT THAT DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. SEEMS LIKE THIS MIGHT BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THIS HAS BEEN FIXED IN PAST AND ...

Dec 11, 2000 Seat Belts

97V211000/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL: DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL BECAUSE MOTORBELT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER INFORMED THAT SEAT BELT MUST FAIL TO OPERATE BEFORE THEY CAN REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT IT IS SAFETY HAZARD NOT TO FIX THE BEL...

Dec 11, 2000 Seat Belts

97V211000/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL: DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL BECAUSE MOTORBELT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER INFORMED THAT SEAT BELT MUST FAIL TO OPERATE BEFORE THEY CAN REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT IT IS SAFETY HAZARD NOT TO FIX THE BEL...

Aug 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENL THEY WOULD LOCK UP EACH TIME. BRAKES WOULD WORK FINE WHEN NOT APPLIED SUDDENLY. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK THEM OUT. *AK

Aug 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENL THEY WOULD LOCK UP EACH TIME. BRAKES WOULD WORK FINE WHEN NOT APPLIED SUDDENLY. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK THEM OUT. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Seat Belts

RECALL 97V211000. DEALER JOHN MAZDA, 105 NE 78TH VACOUVER, WA 98665, 360-574-1131, FIXED THE RECALL. WHILE WEARING THE SHOULDER BELT IT LOCKED UP, CAUSES DISCOMFORT TO THE DRIVER WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Seat Belts

RECALL 97V211000. DEALER JOHN MAZDA, 105 NE 78TH VACOUVER, WA 98665, 360-574-1131, FIXED THE RECALL. WHILE WEARING THE SHOULDER BELT IT LOCKED UP, CAUSES DISCOMFORT TO THE DRIVER WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WE HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR AFTER PURCHASE. THE CAR WAS TRADED FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEN PURCHASED BY A WHOLESALER WHO THEN SOLD IT TO US. AFTER TWO WEEKS OWNING THE CAR IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS, WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DONE AN...

May 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WE HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR AFTER PURCHASE. THE CAR WAS TRADED FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEN PURCHASED BY A WHOLESALER WHO THEN SOLD IT TO US. AFTER TWO WEEKS OWNING THE CAR IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS, WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DONE AN...

Nov 18, 1999 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RESTRAINT IS STUCK MIDWAY ON THE RAIL WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION IF A WRECK WERE TO OCCUR. THE POWER SUNROOF OPENS ALL THE WAY BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. IT REQUIRES A MANUAL CRANK IN ORDER TO CLOSE IT. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RESTRAINT IS STUCK MIDWAY ON THE RAIL WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION IF A WRECK WERE TO OCCUR. THE POWER SUNROOF OPENS ALL THE WAY BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. IT REQUIRES A MANUAL CRANK IN ORDER TO CLOSE IT. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RESTRAINT IS STUCK MIDWAY ON THE RAIL WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION IF A WRECK WERE TO OCCUR. THE POWER SUNROOF OPENS ALL THE WAY BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. IT REQUIRES A MANUAL CRANK IN ORDER TO CLOSE IT. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RESTRAINT IS STUCK MIDWAY ON THE RAIL WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION IF A WRECK WERE TO OCCUR. THE POWER SUNROOF OPENS ALL THE WAY BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. IT REQUIRES A MANUAL CRANK IN ORDER TO CLOSE IT. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION DISTRIBUTOR STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, CV BOOTS BROKE OFF. A CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

FUEL INJECTION DISTRIBUTOR STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, CV BOOTS BROKE OFF. A CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION DISTRIBUTOR STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, CV BOOTS BROKE OFF. A CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

FUEL INJECTION DISTRIBUTOR STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, CV BOOTS BROKE OFF. A CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CAR STALLS FOR NO REASON, IN ORDER TO RESTART YOU NEED TO PUT IN PARK TURN THE KEY OFF AND BACK ON. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CAR STALLS FOR NO REASON, IN ORDER TO RESTART YOU NEED TO PUT IN PARK TURN THE KEY OFF AND BACK ON. *AK

Jun 5, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS. SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 5, 1999 Seat Belts

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS. SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 5, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS, SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 5, 1999 Seat Belts

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS, SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 5, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS. SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 5, 1999 Seat Belts

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS. SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 5, 1999 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS, SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

Jun 5, 1999 Seat Belts

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS, SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM

May 18, 1999 Seat Belts

THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAS JAMMED IN THE RAIL, CAUSING THE SHOULDER BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 97V211000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 18, 1999 Seat Belts

THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAS JAMMED IN THE RAIL, CAUSING THE SHOULDER BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 97V211000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 29, 1999 Power Train

MY CAR WAS WANTING TO STALL AT STOP LIGHTS. I BROGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE ORDERED A PART FOR THE VEHICLE (I BELIEVE IT WAS AN INTAKE VALVE) AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK IN A COUPLE DAYS. WHEN I BROGHT THE VEHICLE BACK, HE CALLED TO TELL ME THE INTAKE VALVE WAS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS. I HAD AN ELE...

Apr 29, 1999 Electrical System

MY CAR WAS WANTING TO STALL AT STOP LIGHTS. I BROGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE ORDERED A PART FOR THE VEHICLE (I BELIEVE IT WAS AN INTAKE VALVE) AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK IN A COUPLE DAYS. WHEN I BROGHT THE VEHICLE BACK, HE CALLED TO TELL ME THE INTAKE VALVE WAS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS. I HAD AN ELE...

Apr 29, 1999 Power Train

MY CAR WAS WANTING TO STALL AT STOP LIGHTS. I BROGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE ORDERED A PART FOR THE VEHICLE (I BELIEVE IT WAS AN INTAKE VALVE) AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK IN A COUPLE DAYS. WHEN I BROGHT THE VEHICLE BACK, HE CALLED TO TELL ME THE INTAKE VALVE WAS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS. I HAD AN ELE...

Apr 29, 1999 Electrical System

MY CAR WAS WANTING TO STALL AT STOP LIGHTS. I BROGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE ORDERED A PART FOR THE VEHICLE (I BELIEVE IT WAS AN INTAKE VALVE) AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK IN A COUPLE DAYS. WHEN I BROGHT THE VEHICLE BACK, HE CALLED TO TELL ME THE INTAKE VALVE WAS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS. I HAD AN ELE...

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

RECALL 97V211000, AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL. CONTACTED THE DEALER IN OCT. 23, 1998. AS OF NOW THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THE SHOUDLER BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER IS HIXSON AUTO PLACE, 2506 MACARTHER DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301, PHONE...

Mar 8, 1999 Seat Belts

RECALL 97V211000, AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL. CONTACTED THE DEALER IN OCT. 23, 1998. AS OF NOW THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THE SHOUDLER BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER IS HIXSON AUTO PLACE, 2506 MACARTHER DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301, PHONE...

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR CALIPER WAS REPLACED 7/98, RIGHT REAR CALIPER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED 2/99. I HEARD THAT THERE MIGHT BE SOME RECALL ON THE REAR CALIPER'S FOR MAZDA'S PRE '95. *AK

Feb 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR CALIPER WAS REPLACED 7/98, RIGHT REAR CALIPER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED 2/99. I HEARD THAT THERE MIGHT BE SOME RECALL ON THE REAR CALIPER'S FOR MAZDA'S PRE '95. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Seat Belts

SEATBELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO TIGHTEN TOO HARD. OCCUPANT TOOK OFF THE SEATBELT WHICH WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IF THE SEATBELT IS NOT IN USED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

Dec 16, 1998 Seat Belts

SEATBELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO TIGHTEN TOO HARD. OCCUPANT TOOK OFF THE SEATBELT WHICH WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IF THE SEATBELT IS NOT IN USED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.

Dec 2, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE THE AUTOMACTIC SHOULDER BELTS DON'T WORK AND WON'T MOVE AT ALL. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE SHOULDER BELST STILL WON'T WORK. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Seat Belts

WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE THE AUTOMACTIC SHOULDER BELTS DON'T WORK AND WON'T MOVE AT ALL. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE SHOULDER BELST STILL WON'T WORK. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97V211000 MAZDA/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL; DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO PERFORM PART OF RECALL WORK. DEALER STATED THE SYTEM NEEDS A CONTROL MODULE WHICH IS NOT PART OF RECALL. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Seat Belts

RECALL # 97V211000 MAZDA/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL; DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO PERFORM PART OF RECALL WORK. DEALER STATED THE SYTEM NEEDS A CONTROL MODULE WHICH IS NOT PART OF RECALL. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. THE AUTOMATIC BELTS STOP IN THE MIDDLE AND DO NOT COME ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE SAFETY DEFECT IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 97V211000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. THE AUTOMATIC BELTS STOP IN THE MIDDLE AND DO NOT COME ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE SAFETY DEFECT IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 97V211000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V22600. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE TOOLS TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Seat Belts

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL #97V211000. THE DEALER ONLY INSPECTED THE SHOULDER BELTS, THEY DIDN'T REPLACE ANYTHING. THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V22600. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE TOOLS TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Seat Belts

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL #97V211000. THE DEALER ONLY INSPECTED THE SHOULDER BELTS, THEY DIDN'T REPLACE ANYTHING. THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT FAILED DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, COMPONENT RECALLED BUT NOTICE NEVER RECIEVED.

Sep 15, 1998 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT FAILED DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, COMPONENT RECALLED BUT NOTICE NEVER RECIEVED.

Sep 1, 1998 Seat Belts

MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OCCURED IN AN ACCIDENT. OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.

Sep 1, 1998 Seat Belts

MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OCCURED IN AN ACCIDENT. OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.

Jul 28, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER REPLACED FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR. *AK *TT

Jul 28, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER REPLACED FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR. *AK *TT

Apr 10, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRING COIL FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Apr 10, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SPRING COIL FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Apr 10, 1998 Suspension

FRONT SPRING COIL FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Apr 10, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SPRING COIL FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HOLD BUTTON LOCKS TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AND REQUIRES UP-SHIFTING FROM GEAR AT WHICH HOLD IS ENGAGED. WITH TRANSMISSION IN "D" AND HAVING AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE, HOLD LIGHT WILL FLASH AND TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT, CAUSING A SUDDEN/RADICAL SLOWDOWN.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HOLD BUTTON LOCKS TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AND REQUIRES UP-SHIFTING FROM GEAR AT WHICH HOLD IS ENGAGED. WITH TRANSMISSION IN "D" AND HAVING AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE, HOLD LIGHT WILL FLASH AND TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT, CAUSING A SUDDEN/RADICAL SLOWDOWN.

Apr 9, 1997 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED TWICE.

Apr 9, 1997 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED TWICE.

Jun 13, 1996 Unknown Or Other

SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH INOPERATIVE. *SD

Jun 13, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *SD

Jun 13, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED/COLLAPSED. *SD

Jun 13, 1996 Unknown Or Other

SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH INOPERATIVE. *SD

Jun 13, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. *SD

Jun 13, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED/COLLAPSED. *SD

Jun 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 11, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 20, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT, WIRING IN THE TRACK CAME LOOSE. *AK

May 20, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT, WIRING IN THE TRACK CAME LOOSE. *AK

Dec 1, 1995 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WITH PASSENGER IN CAR AND THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP ON CONSUMER WHEN CAR WAS TURN OFF . TT

Dec 1, 1995 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WITH PASSENGER IN CAR AND THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP ON CONSUMER WHEN CAR WAS TURN OFF . TT

Nov 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN FAILED.

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH 3 TIMES.

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLEL STALLED 4 TIMES. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

DISTIRBUTOR REPLACED ONCE.

Nov 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAN FAILED.

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH 3 TIMES.

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLEL STALLED 4 TIMES. TT

Nov 6, 1995 Electrical System

DISTIRBUTOR REPLACED ONCE.

Aug 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING FRONT END COLLISION. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Power Train

LEASE CAR BRAND NEW CAR IN THE SHOP REPLACE TRANSMISSION FOR TIME FIRST ONE THAT IN A YEAR SECOND ONLY A WEEK THREE THAT ABOUT TWO MONTHS. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Power Train

LEASE CAR BRAND NEW CAR IN THE SHOP REPLACE TRANSMISSION FOR TIME FIRST ONE THAT IN A YEAR SECOND ONLY A WEEK THREE THAT ABOUT TWO MONTHS. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE FAILING AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT THE SAME TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKES ARE FAILING AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT THE SAME TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE FAILING AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT THE SAME TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKES ARE FAILING AND THE CAR ACCELERATES AT THE SAME TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT