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Nov 27, 2019 Air Bags Crash 160 mi

TODAY WE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DIDN'T COME OUT UNTIL AFTER MY GRANDAUGHTER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHEILD.

Nov 27, 2019 Air Bags Crash 160 mi

TODAY WE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DIDN'T COME OUT UNTIL AFTER MY GRANDAUGHTER'S FACE HIT THE WINDSHEILD.

Apr 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 167,980 mi

MY CAR GOES IN AND OUT OF OD BY ITS SELF AND THE OD BUTTON DOES NOT WORK WHILE IM DRIVING AND THE OD LIGHT FLASHES WHEN IT GOES ON AAND STOP WHEN IT DEACTIVATES IT SELF

Apr 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 167,980 mi

MY CAR GOES IN AND OUT OF OD BY ITS SELF AND THE OD BUTTON DOES NOT WORK WHILE IM DRIVING AND THE OD LIGHT FLASHES WHEN IT GOES ON AAND STOP WHEN IT DEACTIVATES IT SELF

Apr 10, 2018 Engine Fire 213,000 mi

I DROVE THE CAR FOR 2 MILES AND THE LEFT UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, NOW THE ENGINE IS DEAD AND IN NEED OF A NEW ENGINE?

Apr 10, 2018 Engine Fire 213,900 mi

AFTER DRIVING 2 MILES OR LESS THE RIGHT UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND NOW THE ENGINE IS BLOWN.

Apr 10, 2018 Engine Fire 213,000 mi

I DROVE THE CAR FOR 2 MILES AND THE LEFT UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, NOW THE ENGINE IS DEAD AND IN NEED OF A NEW ENGINE?

Apr 10, 2018 Engine Fire 213,900 mi

AFTER DRIVING 2 MILES OR LESS THE RIGHT UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND NOW THE ENGINE IS BLOWN.

Jun 21, 2017 Electrical System 148,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT START UNLESS YOU JIGGLE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING KEY OR PUMPING GAS PEDAL. HAD BATTERY CHECKED AS WELL AS STARTER AND IGNITIION SWITCH REPLACED BUT HAS NOT SOLVED PROBLEM.

Jun 21, 2017 Electrical System 148,000 mi

CAR DOES NOT START UNLESS YOU JIGGLE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING KEY OR PUMPING GAS PEDAL. HAD BATTERY CHECKED AS WELL AS STARTER AND IGNITIION SWITCH REPLACED BUT HAS NOT SOLVED PROBLEM.

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG...

Nov 5, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAG...

Nov 13, 2012 Power Train 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE TOOK A LONG TIME TO START UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Nov 13, 2012 Power Train 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE TOOK A LONG TIME TO START UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Jul 6, 2012 Seat Belts 89,599 mi

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. MY SPOUSE SPENT FIFTEEN MINUTES TRYING TO GET IT UNBUCKLED AND POPPED A BLOOD VESSEL IN HER THUMB TRYING TO RELEASE IT. GOING TO REPLACE IT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. WILL CONTACT DEALER TO SEE IF IT CAN BE WARRANTIED. THEY SHOULD, IT IS A SAFETY ITEM! *TR

Jul 6, 2012 Seat Belts 89,599 mi

THE LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. MY SPOUSE SPENT FIFTEEN MINUTES TRYING TO GET IT UNBUCKLED AND POPPED A BLOOD VESSEL IN HER THUMB TRYING TO RELEASE IT. GOING TO REPLACE IT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. WILL CONTACT DEALER TO SEE IF IT CAN BE WARRANTIED. THEY SHOULD, IT IS A SAFETY ITEM! *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Electrical System

ALL DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN ACTIVATED. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

ALL DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN ACTIVATED. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Electrical System

ALL DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN ACTIVATED. *TR

Oct 9, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages

ALL DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN ACTIVATED. *TR

Jan 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric

PASSENGER VEHICLES LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES DAMAGED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. *TR

Jan 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric

PASSENGER VEHICLES LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES DAMAGED, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. *TR

Dec 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 89,500 mi

THE DIM LIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE BRIGHT LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. FORTUNATELY THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WORKED, OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS. THE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHT CONTROL WAND WAS REPLACED. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM REPEATED. IT WAS LATE WITHOUT MUCH TRAFFIC AND I DROVE HOME FOR 3...

Dec 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 89,500 mi

THE DIM LIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE BRIGHT LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. FORTUNATELY THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WORKED, OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS. THE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHT CONTROL WAND WAS REPLACED. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM REPEATED. IT WAS LATE WITHOUT MUCH TRAFFIC AND I DROVE HOME FOR 3...

May 17, 2010 Tires 3,000 mi

ON MAY 12, 2010 MY SON CALLED ME AT MY PHONE TO ADVISED ME THAT AS HE WAS DRIVING HIS 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE AND WITHOUT ANY REASON HIS FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE GAVE UP ALL AROUND THE OUTSIDE SIDE CENTER OF THE TIRE MAKING A BLOWOUT NOISE AND WENT FLAT. HE WENT TO A TIRE SERVICES CENTER AND THERE HE WA...

May 17, 2010 Tires 3,000 mi

ON MAY 12, 2010 MY SON CALLED ME AT MY PHONE TO ADVISED ME THAT AS HE WAS DRIVING HIS 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE AND WITHOUT ANY REASON HIS FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE GAVE UP ALL AROUND THE OUTSIDE SIDE CENTER OF THE TIRE MAKING A BLOWOUT NOISE AND WENT FLAT. HE WENT TO A TIRE SERVICES CENTER AND THERE HE WA...

Apr 15, 2009 Suspension

MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE LX HAS HAD SOME "MAJOR SURGERY" LATELY. ABOUT A YEAR AGO (EARLY 2008), WHEN BACKING UP ESPECIALLY, THE CAR WOULD MAKE A STRESS THEN POP NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND TOWARDS THE MIDDLE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THIS AND THAT. I HAD NEW REAR STRUTS PUT ON, ALIGNMENTS, TIGH...

Apr 15, 2009 Suspension

MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE LX HAS HAD SOME "MAJOR SURGERY" LATELY. ABOUT A YEAR AGO (EARLY 2008), WHEN BACKING UP ESPECIALLY, THE CAR WOULD MAKE A STRESS THEN POP NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND TOWARDS THE MIDDLE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THIS AND THAT. I HAD NEW REAR STRUTS PUT ON, ALIGNMENTS, TIGH...

Nov 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IN EARLY 2006 THAT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THEY WERE NOT EFFECTIVE. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TYPE OF TIRE I HAD ON MY CAR SO ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I SPENT 600 FOR TOP OF THE LINE TIRES. ON 11/17/2006, I WAS BEHIND A CAR THAT SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES...

Nov 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IN EARLY 2006 THAT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THEY WERE NOT EFFECTIVE. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TYPE OF TIRE I HAD ON MY CAR SO ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I SPENT 600 FOR TOP OF THE LINE TIRES. ON 11/17/2006, I WAS BEHIND A CAR THAT SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES...

Nov 11, 2006 Seat Belts 56,000 mi

I WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. I CRAWLED OUT UNDER IT AND EVENTUALLY GOT IT TO RELEASE. IT SEEMS TO WORK OK NOW BUT I'M NOW LEERY OF IT. *JB

Nov 11, 2006 Seat Belts 56,000 mi

I WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. I CRAWLED OUT UNDER IT AND EVENTUALLY GOT IT TO RELEASE. IT SEEMS TO WORK OK NOW BUT I'M NOW LEERY OF IT. *JB

Oct 6, 2006 Power Train 59,000 mi

I JUST SPENT 2200 ON REPAIRS TO MY TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN LUNGING FORWARD WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND THE REPAIR SHOP THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THEY FOUND MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. IT WAS FIXED AND NOW MY VEHICLE IS LUNGING FORWARD AGAIN. IT JUST STARTED AGAIN TODAY. IF I HAD B...

Oct 6, 2006 Power Train 59,000 mi

I JUST SPENT 2200 ON REPAIRS TO MY TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN LUNGING FORWARD WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND THE REPAIR SHOP THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THEY FOUND MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. IT WAS FIXED AND NOW MY VEHICLE IS LUNGING FORWARD AGAIN. IT JUST STARTED AGAIN TODAY. IF I HAD B...

Jun 19, 2006 Power Train 56,000 mi

I FEEL THAT MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT IS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS SUCH LOW MILES ON IT TO BE GIVING ME ANY TROUBLE. WHEN I AM DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT IS GOING INTO OVERDRIVE BY ITSELF AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NORMAL. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AN...

Jun 19, 2006 Power Train 56,000 mi

I FEEL THAT MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT IS A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS SUCH LOW MILES ON IT TO BE GIVING ME ANY TROUBLE. WHEN I AM DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT IS GOING INTO OVERDRIVE BY ITSELF AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NORMAL. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES ON AN...

Jun 16, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 66,097 mi

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE NEW FROM THE DEALER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BUCK AS IF I HIT A BRICK WALL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DO THIS. EACH TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD ...

Jun 16, 2006 Suspension Crash 66,097 mi

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE NEW FROM THE DEALER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BUCK AS IF I HIT A BRICK WALL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DO THIS. EACH TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD ...

Jun 16, 2006 Tires Crash 66,097 mi

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE NEW FROM THE DEALER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BUCK AS IF I HIT A BRICK WALL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DO THIS. EACH TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD ...

Jun 16, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 66,097 mi

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE NEW FROM THE DEALER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BUCK AS IF I HIT A BRICK WALL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DO THIS. EACH TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD ...

Jun 16, 2006 Suspension Crash 66,097 mi

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE NEW FROM THE DEALER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BUCK AS IF I HIT A BRICK WALL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DO THIS. EACH TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD ...

Jun 16, 2006 Tires Crash 66,097 mi

LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE NEW FROM THE DEALER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE CAR WOULD JERK AND BUCK AS IF I HIT A BRICK WALL. THE CAR CONTINUED TO DO THIS. EACH TIME I COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD ...

Jun 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Power Train Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Power Train Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 66,097 mi

2000 PROTEGE LX ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE DEPRESSED POSITION. *TS AS A RESULT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. ON FEB 21, 2000 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED PING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PULLED OVER BUT CONTINUED TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED, THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG THROUGH THE MOTOR. THE SPARK PLUG WAS IN 3 ...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PULLED OVER BUT CONTINUED TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED, THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG THROUGH THE MOTOR. THE SPARK PLUG WAS IN 3 ...

Jan 8, 2006 Power Train 31,127 mi

AS I ACCELERATED TO 30 MPH, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED AND THE SPEEDOMETER STAYED AT ZERO, EVEN THOUGH I WAS DRIVING AS FAST AS THE OTHER CARS ON THE STREET. IT FELT LIKE NEUTRAL GEAR. THE MANUAL INDICATES THE FLASHING LIGHT IS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I ...

Jan 8, 2006 Power Train 31,127 mi

AS I ACCELERATED TO 30 MPH, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED AND THE SPEEDOMETER STAYED AT ZERO, EVEN THOUGH I WAS DRIVING AS FAST AS THE OTHER CARS ON THE STREET. IT FELT LIKE NEUTRAL GEAR. THE MANUAL INDICATES THE FLASHING LIGHT IS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I ...

Dec 14, 2005 Tires 40,877 mi

CONSUMER TREAD ON REAR TIRE SEPERATED. *TS *JB

Dec 14, 2005 Tires 40,877 mi

CONSUMER TREAD ON REAR TIRE SEPERATED. *TS *JB

Nov 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

FRONT END IMPACT OF AT LEAST 45 MPH WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. ALMOST DIRECT FULL CONTACT WITH FRONT END (SLIGHTLY MORE ON ONE SIDE). FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT RESTRAINED FORWARD MOTION BUT INJURY WAS INCURRED TO NECK AND BACK DUE TO FORCE OF COLLISION. *NM

Nov 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

FRONT END IMPACT OF AT LEAST 45 MPH WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. ALMOST DIRECT FULL CONTACT WITH FRONT END (SLIGHTLY MORE ON ONE SIDE). FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELT RESTRAINED FORWARD MOTION BUT INJURY WAS INCURRED TO NECK AND BACK DUE TO FORCE OF COLLISION. *NM

Oct 24, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABOUT A YEAR TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. THE BRAKES ARE NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND THEY ARE NOT WORKING. *AK

Oct 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABOUT A YEAR TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. THE BRAKES ARE NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND THEY ARE NOT WORKING. *AK

Oct 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABOUT A YEAR TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. THE BRAKES ARE NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND THEY ARE NOT WORKING. *AK

Oct 24, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABOUT A YEAR TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. THE BRAKES ARE NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND THEY ARE NOT WORKING. *AK

Oct 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABOUT A YEAR TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. THE BRAKES ARE NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND THEY ARE NOT WORKING. *AK

Oct 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABOUT A YEAR TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. THE BRAKES ARE NOT TIGHT ENOUGH AND THEY ARE NOT WORKING. *AK

Oct 7, 2005 Power Train 38,000 mi

OWN A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX W/AUTO & AIR, 41K MILES THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW. UPON DRIVING FOR 45 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, THE O/D TRANSMISSION LIGHT STARTS BLINKING. WHEN I BRING TO THE CAR TO A STOP, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART, THE LIGHT IS NO LONGER FLASHING. I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR MORE ...

Oct 7, 2005 Power Train 38,000 mi

OWN A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX W/AUTO & AIR, 41K MILES THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW. UPON DRIVING FOR 45 MINUTES ON THE HIGHWAY, THE O/D TRANSMISSION LIGHT STARTS BLINKING. WHEN I BRING TO THE CAR TO A STOP, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART, THE LIGHT IS NO LONGER FLASHING. I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR MORE ...

Jul 26, 2005 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE WHICH I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF 2000. WELL TWICE THE SEATBELT ON THE BACK SEAT RIGHT SIDE HAS STAYED JAMMED. I HAD FIXED BEFORE AT A MAZDA DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER WHEN I WENT BACK ON THE SECOND OCCASION I WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AND TO GET A NEW SEATBELT WOULD COST ...

Jul 26, 2005 Seat Belts

I OWN A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE WHICH I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF 2000. WELL TWICE THE SEATBELT ON THE BACK SEAT RIGHT SIDE HAS STAYED JAMMED. I HAD FIXED BEFORE AT A MAZDA DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER WHEN I WENT BACK ON THE SECOND OCCASION I WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AND TO GET A NEW SEATBELT WOULD COST ...

Jul 12, 2005 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAS A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE DRIVER'S LOWER SEAT BELT FELL APART. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALER WHO TOLD HER THE SHE COULDN'T GET A REPLACEMENT. ALL OF THE OTHER SEAT BELTS ARE FINE AND THERE ARE NO CRACKS IN THEM. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT...

Jul 12, 2005 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER HAS A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. THE DRIVER'S LOWER SEAT BELT FELL APART. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALER WHO TOLD HER THE SHE COULDN'T GET A REPLACEMENT. ALL OF THE OTHER SEAT BELTS ARE FINE AND THERE ARE NO CRACKS IN THEM. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT...

Jul 6, 2005 Air Bags

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON IN JUNE 2003 AND THEY REPLACED AN OXYGEN SENSOR. MY CAR WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY. I HAD AN OIL CHANGE IN APRIL AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, BUT IT ONLY LASTED A FEW DAYS. TWO WEEKS I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND RIGHT AFTER THE SERVICE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ...

Jul 6, 2005 Air Bags

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON IN JUNE 2003 AND THEY REPLACED AN OXYGEN SENSOR. MY CAR WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY. I HAD AN OIL CHANGE IN APRIL AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, BUT IT ONLY LASTED A FEW DAYS. TWO WEEKS I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AND RIGHT AFTER THE SERVICE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ...

May 17, 2005 Air Bags 52,000 mi

I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE OF FAILURE BUT IT WAS CLOSE TO THE DATE I PROVIDED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE STARTED BUCKING. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THAT I THOUGHT THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD THEY TREATED ME LIKE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT...

May 17, 2005 Air Bags 52,000 mi

I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE OF FAILURE BUT IT WAS CLOSE TO THE DATE I PROVIDED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE STARTED BUCKING. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THAT I THOUGHT THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD THEY TREATED ME LIKE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT...

Apr 15, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REAR BUMPER REPAIRED. I HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. WHILE THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP I ASKED TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED . THE SERVICE MAN CONTACTED ME, AND TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION GASKET HAD A LEAK. I CALLED SEVERAL AUTOMOB ILE REPAIR SHOPS, AN...

Apr 15, 2005 Power Train 36,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REAR BUMPER REPAIRED. I HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND. WHILE THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP I ASKED TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED . THE SERVICE MAN CONTACTED ME, AND TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION GASKET HAD A LEAK. I CALLED SEVERAL AUTOMOB ILE REPAIR SHOPS, AN...

Jan 2, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR REMOTE LOCKING ACTUATOR FAILED. *JB

Jan 2, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 20,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR REMOTE LOCKING ACTUATOR FAILED. *JB

Nov 15, 2004 Power Train

RE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION ON 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE, HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS FAIL IN 71,000 MILES. *BF THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE. *SC

Nov 15, 2004 Power Train

RE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION ON 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE, HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS FAIL IN 71,000 MILES. *BF THIS WAS THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE. *SC

Oct 7, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAIN...

Oct 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAIN...

Oct 7, 2004 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAIN...

Oct 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAIN...

Aug 26, 2004 Power Train 36,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AT AROUND 37,000 MILES.*AK

Aug 26, 2004 Power Train 36,000 mi

FAILED TRANSMISSION AT AROUND 37,000 MILES.*AK

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 86,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP ON HILLS. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER HAD A BAD SOLENOID. *AK

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 86,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UP ON HILLS. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER HAD A BAD SOLENOID. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Tires 17,958 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Tires 17,958 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Tires 17,958 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Tires 17,958 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL. *AK

Mar 25, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

AFTER A 30 MPH VEHICLE FRONTAL COLLISION, THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SKIN BURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Mar 25, 2004 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

AFTER A 30 MPH VEHICLE FRONTAL COLLISION, THE FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SKIN BURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Mar 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX. SINCE PURCHASE IN 3/2000, THE CAR WILL OCCASIONAL JOLT WHEN ACCELERATING. NO MECHANIC CAN SAY WHY. THE TRUNK IS HARD TO GET INTO. THE REAR DOOR SEALS CONTINUE TO COME FREE (THE BACK SEAT IS REARLY USED). HUB CAP CLAMPS ARE BROKEN/MISSING (POINTED OUT TO ME IN YESTERDAYS OIL C...

Mar 4, 2004 Wheels

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX. SINCE PURCHASE IN 3/2000, THE CAR WILL OCCASIONAL JOLT WHEN ACCELERATING. NO MECHANIC CAN SAY WHY. THE TRUNK IS HARD TO GET INTO. THE REAR DOOR SEALS CONTINUE TO COME FREE (THE BACK SEAT IS REARLY USED). HUB CAP CLAMPS ARE BROKEN/MISSING (POINTED OUT TO ME IN YESTERDAYS OIL C...

Mar 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX. SINCE PURCHASE IN 3/2000, THE CAR WILL OCCASIONAL JOLT WHEN ACCELERATING. NO MECHANIC CAN SAY WHY. THE TRUNK IS HARD TO GET INTO. THE REAR DOOR SEALS CONTINUE TO COME FREE (THE BACK SEAT IS REARLY USED). HUB CAP CLAMPS ARE BROKEN/MISSING (POINTED OUT TO ME IN YESTERDAYS OIL C...

Mar 4, 2004 Wheels

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE DX. SINCE PURCHASE IN 3/2000, THE CAR WILL OCCASIONAL JOLT WHEN ACCELERATING. NO MECHANIC CAN SAY WHY. THE TRUNK IS HARD TO GET INTO. THE REAR DOOR SEALS CONTINUE TO COME FREE (THE BACK SEAT IS REARLY USED). HUB CAP CLAMPS ARE BROKEN/MISSING (POINTED OUT TO ME IN YESTERDAYS OIL C...

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 68,000 mi

VEHICLE RECENTLY REPAIRED FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHICH NECESSITATED REPAIRS IN EXCESS OF $2,500.00. *LA (NAR) *CB

Feb 9, 2004 Power Train 68,000 mi

VEHICLE RECENTLY REPAIRED FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE, WHICH NECESSITATED REPAIRS IN EXCESS OF $2,500.00. *LA (NAR) *CB

Jan 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND IT COLLIDED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE COLLISION. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND IT COLLIDED WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE COLLISION. *AK

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL TRANSMISSION SEIZED, THROWING THE PASSENGERS FORWARD. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM .*AK

Nov 18, 2003 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL TRANSMISSION SEIZED, THROWING THE PASSENGERS FORWARD. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM .*AK

Nov 15, 2003 Steering 2 mi

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES HAS HAD A STEERING/ALIGNMENT PROBLEM FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ALIGNED 6 TIMES AND CONTINUES TO PULL HARD AND IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE STEERING EXAMINED. *LA

Nov 15, 2003 Steering 2 mi

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES HAS HAD A STEERING/ALIGNMENT PROBLEM FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ALIGNED 6 TIMES AND CONTINUES TO PULL HARD AND IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE STEERING EXAMINED. *LA

Oct 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. THEN, WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CERVICAL STRAIN/KNEE AND LOWER BACK INJURIES. *AK

Oct 16, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. THEN, WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CERVICAL STRAIN/KNEE AND LOWER BACK INJURIES. *AK

Oct 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. THEN, WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CERVICAL STRAIN/KNEE AND LOWER BACK INJURIES. *AK

Oct 16, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER STATED THAT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF. THEN, WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CERVICAL STRAIN/KNEE AND LOWER BACK INJURIES. *AK

Sep 18, 2003 Power Train

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. AT 64000 MILES THE O/D OFF INDICATION STARTED BLINKING. AT 70000 THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY MAZDA AND TRANS SERVICE CO. TO REPLACE THE TRANS. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Power Train

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. AT 64000 MILES THE O/D OFF INDICATION STARTED BLINKING. AT 70000 THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY MAZDA AND TRANS SERVICE CO. TO REPLACE THE TRANS. *JB

Jul 16, 2003 Visibility 45,000 mi

WINDSHIELD ON 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE CRACKED IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES FOR NO APPARENT REASON-CAR WAS PARKED IN SAFE LOCATION, NOT HIT WITH ANYTHING, ETC. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Visibility 45,000 mi

WINDSHIELD ON 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE CRACKED IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES FOR NO APPARENT REASON-CAR WAS PARKED IN SAFE LOCATION, NOT HIT WITH ANYTHING, ETC. *AK

Jun 7, 2003 Power Train

ON SEVERAL NON-SUCCESSIVE OCCURRENCES, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 - 40 MPH, I ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE SUDDEN DECELERATION WHICH FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE SCRAPED AN INVISIBLE BUMP. THE DECELERATION IS SUDDEN, HARSH AND VERY UNSETTLING. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING UP EAST COAST MOUNTAINS, SUCH AS IN ...

Jun 7, 2003 Power Train

ON SEVERAL NON-SUCCESSIVE OCCURRENCES, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 - 40 MPH, I ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE SUDDEN DECELERATION WHICH FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE SCRAPED AN INVISIBLE BUMP. THE DECELERATION IS SUDDEN, HARSH AND VERY UNSETTLING. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING UP EAST COAST MOUNTAINS, SUCH AS IN ...

May 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

ISSUE WITH A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES, 5 SPD. WHEN DRIVING ENGINE WILL HESITATE, WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR, CAUSING "JERKING" OF THE CAR AFTER ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED OR RELEASED. IT FEELS LIKE THE FUEL IS NOT DELIVERED PROPERLY. DEALER RAN THE DIAGNOSTICS NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OR FIX...

May 30, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

ISSUE WITH A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES, 5 SPD. WHEN DRIVING ENGINE WILL HESITATE, WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR, CAUSING "JERKING" OF THE CAR AFTER ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED OR RELEASED. IT FEELS LIKE THE FUEL IS NOT DELIVERED PROPERLY. DEALER RAN THE DIAGNOSTICS NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OR FIX...

May 6, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

THE KEYLESS ENTRY LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR HAVE STOPPED WORKING. INSTEAD OF LOCKING OR UNLOCKING WHEN THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE IS PRESSED THE LOCKS REMAIN IN THE POSITION THAT THEY STARTED IN AND A HORRIBLE NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM INSIDE THE DOOR. THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN ...

May 6, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

THE KEYLESS ENTRY LOCKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR HAVE STOPPED WORKING. INSTEAD OF LOCKING OR UNLOCKING WHEN THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE IS PRESSED THE LOCKS REMAIN IN THE POSITION THAT THEY STARTED IN AND A HORRIBLE NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM INSIDE THE DOOR. THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAN ...

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING W. BOUND AT ABOUT 25 MPH, PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR WAS IMPACTED BY VEHICLE GOING S. BOUND AT ABOUT 40 MPH. CAR WAS FORCED SW THROUGH A CURB, A GAS SIGN, AND IMPACTED WITH THE REAR OF A PARKED CAR. ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK, BRAKES INEFFECTIVE AND FINALLY PARKED BY DRIVER. MAJOR PASSENGER ...

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING W. BOUND AT ABOUT 25 MPH, PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR WAS IMPACTED BY VEHICLE GOING S. BOUND AT ABOUT 40 MPH. CAR WAS FORCED SW THROUGH A CURB, A GAS SIGN, AND IMPACTED WITH THE REAR OF A PARKED CAR. ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK, BRAKES INEFFECTIVE AND FINALLY PARKED BY DRIVER. MAJOR PASSENGER ...

Apr 28, 2003 Power Train 27,500 mi

WHILE LIGHTLY ACCELERATING THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED, MADE A LOUD NOISE, AND FELT AS THOUGH IT SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE CAR RECOVERED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, ALL INCIDENTS OCCURRED AROUND 40 MPH. I NOTICED THE CAR USUALLY DOWNSHIFTS AT THIS...

Apr 28, 2003 Power Train

O/D LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES ON AND OFF. DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. ALSO IS ACCOMPANIED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT TIMES. LOW MILEAGE ON CAR - 50,000. MAZDA DEALER SAYS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ANOTHER TRANSMISSION SHOP HAS SUGGESTED DEFECTIVE SOLENOIDS. *NLM

Apr 28, 2003 Power Train 27,500 mi

WHILE LIGHTLY ACCELERATING THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED, MADE A LOUD NOISE, AND FELT AS THOUGH IT SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE CAR RECOVERED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, ALL INCIDENTS OCCURRED AROUND 40 MPH. I NOTICED THE CAR USUALLY DOWNSHIFTS AT THIS...

Apr 28, 2003 Power Train

O/D LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES ON AND OFF. DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. ALSO IS ACCOMPANIED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT TIMES. LOW MILEAGE ON CAR - 50,000. MAZDA DEALER SAYS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ANOTHER TRANSMISSION SHOP HAS SUGGESTED DEFECTIVE SOLENOIDS. *NLM

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB

Feb 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. PH. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAILED SPEED SENSOR. *AK

Feb 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. PH. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAILED SPEED SENSOR. *AK

Feb 4, 2003 Suspension 44,347 mi

OVER THE PAST YEAR, MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES MAKES A THUMPING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS HITTING THE FLOOR. I'VE HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS SIX TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR. AFTER HAVING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACES VARIOUS SUSPENSION PARTS, THE NOISE GOE...

Feb 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. PH. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAILED SPEED SENSOR. *AK

Feb 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. PH. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED FAILED SPEED SENSOR. *AK

Feb 4, 2003 Suspension 44,347 mi

OVER THE PAST YEAR, MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES MAKES A THUMPING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS HITTING THE FLOOR. I'VE HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS SIX TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR. AFTER HAVING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACES VARIOUS SUSPENSION PARTS, THE NOISE GOE...

Jan 23, 2003 Structure 49,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND OTHER ENGINE WORK. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE MILEAGE WA SLOW AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. TS. *AK

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND OTHER ENGINE WORK. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE MILEAGE WA SLOW AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. TS. *AK

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train 49,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND OTHER ENGINE WORK. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE MILEAGE WA SLOW AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. TS. *AK

Jan 23, 2003 Structure 49,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND OTHER ENGINE WORK. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE MILEAGE WA SLOW AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. TS. *AK

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND OTHER ENGINE WORK. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE MILEAGE WA SLOW AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. TS. *AK

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train 49,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE AND OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT VEHICLE REQUIRES NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND OTHER ENGINE WORK. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE VEHICLE MILEAGE WA SLOW AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. TS. *AK

Jan 3, 2003 Electrical System

BOUGHT CAR IN OCTOBER 2000 BRAND NEW AND TO DATE HAVE HAD 6 PROBLEMS. 1) MARCH 2001 MOTOR FOR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) DECEMBER 2001 CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING TEMPORARILY. 3) 4/8/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. 4) 4/30/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, THIS T...

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT CAR IN OCTOBER 2000 BRAND NEW AND TO DATE HAVE HAD 6 PROBLEMS. 1) MARCH 2001 MOTOR FOR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) DECEMBER 2001 CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING TEMPORARILY. 3) 4/8/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. 4) 4/30/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, THIS T...

Jan 3, 2003 Equipment

BOUGHT CAR IN OCTOBER 2000 BRAND NEW AND TO DATE HAVE HAD 6 PROBLEMS. 1) MARCH 2001 MOTOR FOR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) DECEMBER 2001 CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING TEMPORARILY. 3) 4/8/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. 4) 4/30/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, THIS T...

Jan 3, 2003 Electrical System

BOUGHT CAR IN OCTOBER 2000 BRAND NEW AND TO DATE HAVE HAD 6 PROBLEMS. 1) MARCH 2001 MOTOR FOR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) DECEMBER 2001 CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING TEMPORARILY. 3) 4/8/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. 4) 4/30/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, THIS T...

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT CAR IN OCTOBER 2000 BRAND NEW AND TO DATE HAVE HAD 6 PROBLEMS. 1) MARCH 2001 MOTOR FOR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) DECEMBER 2001 CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING TEMPORARILY. 3) 4/8/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. 4) 4/30/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, THIS T...

Jan 3, 2003 Equipment

BOUGHT CAR IN OCTOBER 2000 BRAND NEW AND TO DATE HAVE HAD 6 PROBLEMS. 1) MARCH 2001 MOTOR FOR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE REPLACED. 2) DECEMBER 2001 CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING TEMPORARILY. 3) 4/8/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. 4) 4/30/02 CHECK ENGINE LITE CAME ON, THIS T...

Dec 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 30MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Dec 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 30MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 3, 2002 Power Train

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM THE DEALER. ALSO WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES. THE RPM'S INCREASE AND THE CAR WILL BOG DOWN LIKE IT CAN'T CATCH ANOTHER GEAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A MAZDA DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THEY TOLD US THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WR...

Nov 3, 2002 Power Train

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM THE DEALER. ALSO WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES. THE RPM'S INCREASE AND THE CAR WILL BOG DOWN LIKE IT CAN'T CATCH ANOTHER GEAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A MAZDA DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THEY TOLD US THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WR...

Oct 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING THAT WAS IN THE ROAD THAT WAS VERY HARD, WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MOTOR MOUNTS, AND TRANSMISSION. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING THAT WAS IN THE ROAD THAT WAS VERY HARD, WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MOTOR MOUNTS, AND TRANSMISSION. TS

Oct 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash 37,600 mi

I WAS IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. I HIT A GUARD RAIL, WENT THROUGH IT AND ROLLED DOWN A 30 FOOT EMBANKMENT. I SUFFERED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES AND BACK INJURIES. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN A CAR SINCE THIS ACCIDENT. IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM A NURSE SAID I HAD A POSSIBLE SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE. I THOUGH...

Oct 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash 37,600 mi

I WAS IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT. I HIT A GUARD RAIL, WENT THROUGH IT AND ROLLED DOWN A 30 FOOT EMBANKMENT. I SUFFERED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES AND BACK INJURIES. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN A CAR SINCE THIS ACCIDENT. IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM A NURSE SAID I HAD A POSSIBLE SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE. I THOUGH...

Sep 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 45 MPH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 45 MPH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT A 55 MPH VEHICLE WILL JERKS REALLY HARD. CONSUMER STATES IT FEELS LIKE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT A 55 MPH VEHICLE WILL JERKS REALLY HARD. CONSUMER STATES IT FEELS LIKE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

Sep 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, CAUSING INJURIES.*AK *JB

Sep 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, CAUSING INJURIES.*AK *JB

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK, STILL IN HOSPITAL. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 19, 2002 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 35 MPH AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK, STILL IN HOSPITAL. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PULLING ONTO FREEWAY SOMETHING GOT CAUGHT ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CAUSED A FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE PULLING ONTO FREEWAY SOMETHING GOT CAUGHT ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CAUSED A FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REARENDED WHILE AT A STOP BY VEHICLE DRIVEN ABOUT 40 MPH, WAS PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES.*AK

May 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REARENDED WHILE AT A STOP BY VEHICLE DRIVEN ABOUT 40 MPH, WAS PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR END AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR END AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND NONE OF FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND NONE OF FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND NONE OF FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND NONE OF FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE LUNGED FOWARD, CONSUMER STATED IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WENT INTO REVERSE AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CO...

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE LUNGED FOWARD, CONSUMER STATED IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WENT INTO REVERSE AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CO...

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE LUNGED FOWARD, CONSUMER STATED IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WENT INTO REVERSE AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CO...

Oct 15, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND AT THE SAME TIME THE VEHICLE LUNGED FOWARD, CONSUMER STATED IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WENT INTO REVERSE AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CO...

Sep 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS DONE SO ABOUT SIX TIMES IN A THREE WEEK PERIOD BEFORE BRINGING THE CAR TO THE MAZDA DEALER FOR SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2001. SPECIFICALLY, ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN THE BREAKS ARE APPLIED, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR EVENTUALLY STOPPING THE CAR, BUT...

Sep 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS DONE SO ABOUT SIX TIMES IN A THREE WEEK PERIOD BEFORE BRINGING THE CAR TO THE MAZDA DEALER FOR SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2001. SPECIFICALLY, ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN THE BREAKS ARE APPLIED, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR EVENTUALLY STOPPING THE CAR, BUT...

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I HIT A CAR BROADSIDE AT 25 MPH - I HAVE FRONT END DAMAGE - AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 15, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I HIT A CAR BROADSIDE AT 25 MPH - I HAVE FRONT END DAMAGE - AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 12, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT AND BACKREST CUSHION ALREADY WEARING OUT. CAN FEEL METAL WHILE DRIVING. VERY LOUD WHISTLE FROM THE WINDSHIELD POSSIBLY FROM OUTSIDE AIR VENT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND 75 MPH.*AK

Aug 12, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT AND BACKREST CUSHION ALREADY WEARING OUT. CAN FEEL METAL WHILE DRIVING. VERY LOUD WHISTLE FROM THE WINDSHIELD POSSIBLY FROM OUTSIDE AIR VENT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND 75 MPH.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, P185 65 R14, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, 13,300 MILES, MOUNTED ON A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. WHLE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION.*AK DOT NUMBER H406JDN1200. *SLC

Jul 13, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE, P185 65 R14, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, 13,300 MILES, MOUNTED ON A 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. WHLE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION.*AK DOT NUMBER H406JDN1200. *SLC

Jul 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 01 V 024 000/REAR BRAKE HOSE: UNABLE TO GET DEALER, BERLIN CITY DEALERSHIP, GORHAM, NH; PHONE# 603/752-6644 TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THEY WOULD INFORM CONSUMER THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE OR UNABLE TO PORVIDE A PROPER APPOINTMENT. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 01 V 024 000/REAR BRAKE HOSE: UNABLE TO GET DEALER, BERLIN CITY DEALERSHIP, GORHAM, NH; PHONE# 603/752-6644 TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THEY WOULD INFORM CONSUMER THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE OR UNABLE TO PORVIDE A PROPER APPOINTMENT. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT LOCK IN DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. JUST TOUCHING GEAR SHIFTER WITHOUT PRESSING BUTTON AND THE LEVER WILL SHIFT INTO GEARS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER, DEALER STATES THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION.*AK *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT LOCK IN DRIVE OR NEUTRAL POSITION. JUST TOUCHING GEAR SHIFTER WITHOUT PRESSING BUTTON AND THE LEVER WILL SHIFT INTO GEARS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER, DEALER STATES THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION.*AK *SLC

Jun 20, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

THE CAR WAS IN GEAR AND PARKING BRAKES ON, ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT A POLE WITH A VERY MINOR SLANT IN THE PARKING LOT.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Parking Brake Crash

THE CAR WAS IN GEAR AND PARKING BRAKES ON, ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT A POLE WITH A VERY MINOR SLANT IN THE PARKING LOT.*AK

Jun 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A WHISTLING NOISE AND WAS PULLING TO RIGHT HAND SIDE UPON BRAKING. CONSUMER WAS UNSURE OF LOCATION OF NOISE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHUR DETAILS. *AK

Jun 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A WHISTLING NOISE AND WAS PULLING TO RIGHT HAND SIDE UPON BRAKING. CONSUMER WAS UNSURE OF LOCATION OF NOISE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHUR DETAILS. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCH ON THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM COMES BACK AND FORTH.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LATCH ON THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM COMES BACK AND FORTH.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 55 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 55 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE HEADING TO WORK CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AND RUN ROUGH WITH IN .5 MILES CAR FELT LIKE IT HAD A FLAT CAR WAS KEPT UNDER CONTROL PULLED OVER NOTICED RH REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. AFTER VEIWING TIRE MADE A DETERMINATION THAT THE TIRE HAD DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL AT THE SEEM THIS WAS THE FAILURE PO...

Mar 23, 2001 Tires

WHILE HEADING TO WORK CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AND RUN ROUGH WITH IN .5 MILES CAR FELT LIKE IT HAD A FLAT CAR WAS KEPT UNDER CONTROL PULLED OVER NOTICED RH REAR TIRE WAS FLAT. AFTER VEIWING TIRE MADE A DETERMINATION THAT THE TIRE HAD DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL AT THE SEEM THIS WAS THE FAILURE PO...

Mar 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH AND REARENDED A SUV HEAD- ON. HITTING A FIRE HYDRANT AND SIGN, BUT AIRBAGS STILL DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS CONSULTING MANUFACTURER ON NO DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER PLEASE AD THE VIN#.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH AND REARENDED A SUV HEAD- ON. HITTING A FIRE HYDRANT AND SIGN, BUT AIRBAGS STILL DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS CONSULTING MANUFACTURER ON NO DEPLOYMENT. CONSUMER PLEASE AD THE VIN#.*AK

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

FOR 5 NON-SUCCESSIVE OCCURRENCES NOW, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 - 40 MPH, I ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE SUDDEN DECELERATION WHICH FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE SCRAPED AN INVISIBLE BUMP. THE DECEL IS SUDDEN, HARSH AND VERY UNSETTLING. MY BEST GUESS IS THAT IT IS DUE TO A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I AL...

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

FOR 5 NON-SUCCESSIVE OCCURRENCES NOW, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 - 40 MPH, I ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE SUDDEN DECELERATION WHICH FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE SCRAPED AN INVISIBLE BUMP. THE DECEL IS SUDDEN, HARSH AND VERY UNSETTLING. MY BEST GUESS IS THAT IT IS DUE TO A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I AL...

Feb 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. WHEN HE HIT OTHER CAR , IT WENT UP OVER A 6 INCH CURVE AND HIT A ROAD SIGN. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. OTHER CAR WEIGHTED MORE. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. WHEN HE HIT OTHER CAR , IT WENT UP OVER A 6 INCH CURVE AND HIT A ROAD SIGN. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. OTHER CAR WEIGHTED MORE. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT 50 MPH WHICH CAUSED DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT 50 MPH WHICH CAUSED DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT 50 MPH WHICH CAUSED DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AT 50 MPH WHICH CAUSED DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SCC

Feb 9, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SCC

Dec 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND SHE WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE ON LEFT FRONT CORNER. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND SHE WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE ON LEFT FRONT CORNER. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON RIGHT FRONT CORNER, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON RIGHT FRONT CORNER, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Oct 6, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF DRIVE AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND LOSE POWER. PRIOR TO INCIDENT, OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH. POSSIBILITY, THAT THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO COMPUTER WHICH HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE POSI...

Oct 6, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF DRIVE AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND LOSE POWER. PRIOR TO INCIDENT, OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH. POSSIBILITY, THAT THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO COMPUTER WHICH HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE POSI...

Oct 6, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF DRIVE AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND LOSE POWER. PRIOR TO INCIDENT, OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH. POSSIBILITY, THAT THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO COMPUTER WHICH HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE POSI...

Oct 6, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF DRIVE AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND LOSE POWER. PRIOR TO INCIDENT, OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH. POSSIBILITY, THAT THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO COMPUTER WHICH HAS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE POSI...

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE COMPLAINED CONTINUOUSLY TO DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SINCE CAR HAD APPROX 4,000 MILES. A "CLUNKING" NOISE WAS COMING FROM TRANSAXLE AREA. BOTH DEALER AND MAZDA REP, TOLD ME TO "WAIT AND SEE" OR "THATS A NORMAL SOUND, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT". YESTERDAY WHILE OPERATING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES AT A...

Oct 2, 2000 Power Train

I HAVE COMPLAINED CONTINUOUSLY TO DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SINCE CAR HAD APPROX 4,000 MILES. A "CLUNKING" NOISE WAS COMING FROM TRANSAXLE AREA. BOTH DEALER AND MAZDA REP, TOLD ME TO "WAIT AND SEE" OR "THATS A NORMAL SOUND, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT". YESTERDAY WHILE OPERATING MY 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE ES AT A...

Sep 13, 2000 Suspension

CAR ALWAYS PULLS TOWARD THE RIGHT. MORE PRONOUNCED WITH PASSENGERS IN THE CAR. HAVE TRIED ALLIGNMENTS AND TIRE ROTATION. NOTHING HELPS. DROVE SEVERAL OTHER 2000 PROTEGES, AND THEY ALSO PULLED. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE CAR BEING TOO STIFF FOR THE SIZE AND WE...

Sep 13, 2000 Suspension

CAR ALWAYS PULLS TOWARD THE RIGHT. MORE PRONOUNCED WITH PASSENGERS IN THE CAR. HAVE TRIED ALLIGNMENTS AND TIRE ROTATION. NOTHING HELPS. DROVE SEVERAL OTHER 2000 PROTEGES, AND THEY ALSO PULLED. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE CAR BEING TOO STIFF FOR THE SIZE AND WE...

Sep 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WENT INTO OVERDRIVE BY ITS SELF WITH STRESSFUL JERK AND LOUD NOISE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON BY ITS SELF. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATES. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WENT INTO OVERDRIVE BY ITS SELF WITH STRESSFUL JERK AND LOUD NOISE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON BY ITS SELF. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATES. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.

Sep 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WENT INTO OVERDRIVE BY ITS SELF WITH STRESSFUL JERK AND LOUD NOISE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON BY ITS SELF. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATES. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

WENT INTO OVERDRIVE BY ITS SELF WITH STRESSFUL JERK AND LOUD NOISE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON BY ITS SELF. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATES. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.

Jul 31, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER READING GOES FROM 60 TO 0 STILL WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD/ HESITATE ALSO, CONSUMER NOTED OVERDRIVE BUTTON FLASHES OFF AND ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO A COMPUTER CHIP, ...

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER READING GOES FROM 60 TO 0 STILL WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD/ HESITATE ALSO, CONSUMER NOTED OVERDRIVE BUTTON FLASHES OFF AND ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO A COMPUTER CHIP, ...

Jul 31, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER READING GOES FROM 60 TO 0 STILL WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD/ HESITATE ALSO, CONSUMER NOTED OVERDRIVE BUTTON FLASHES OFF AND ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO A COMPUTER CHIP, ...

Jul 31, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER READING GOES FROM 60 TO 0 STILL WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD/ HESITATE ALSO, CONSUMER NOTED OVERDRIVE BUTTON FLASHES OFF AND ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO A COMPUTER CHIP, ...

Jul 31, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER READING GOES FROM 60 TO 0 STILL WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD/ HESITATE ALSO, CONSUMER NOTED OVERDRIVE BUTTON FLASHES OFF AND ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO A COMPUTER CHIP, ...

Jul 31, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING SPEEDOMETER READING GOES FROM 60 TO 0 STILL WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD/ HESITATE ALSO, CONSUMER NOTED OVERDRIVE BUTTON FLASHES OFF AND ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND ALSO A COMPUTER CHIP, ...

Jul 30, 2000 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND O/D OFF LIGHT WERE BLINKING. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 30, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND O/D OFF LIGHT WERE BLINKING. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 30, 2000 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND O/D OFF LIGHT WERE BLINKING. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 30, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND O/D OFF LIGHT WERE BLINKING. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Seats

THE METAL PLATES/BARS INSIDE THE BUCKET SEATS CAN BE FELT. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE SEAT CUSHION COMPRESSES AND THESE PLATES PUT PRESSURE ON THE LOWER BACK AND CAUSE SEVERE BACK PAIN. *AK

Jul 22, 2000 Seats

THE METAL PLATES/BARS INSIDE THE BUCKET SEATS CAN BE FELT. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE SEAT CUSHION COMPRESSES AND THESE PLATES PUT PRESSURE ON THE LOWER BACK AND CAUSE SEVERE BACK PAIN. *AK

May 25, 2000 Seat Belts

SEALT BELT BROKE ON PASSENGER SEAT, BELT LATCH WAS LATCHED INTO THE CASE AND RELEASE BUTTON BROKE IMMEDIATLY, WHILE TRYING TO DISENGAGE THE BELT (BY PUSHING ON THE BUTTON) THE CASE BROKE INHALF, BUT REMAINED ENGAGED UNTIL COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED.

May 25, 2000 Seat Belts

SEALT BELT BROKE ON PASSENGER SEAT, BELT LATCH WAS LATCHED INTO THE CASE AND RELEASE BUTTON BROKE IMMEDIATLY, WHILE TRYING TO DISENGAGE THE BELT (BY PUSHING ON THE BUTTON) THE CASE BROKE INHALF, BUT REMAINED ENGAGED UNTIL COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED.

Apr 21, 2000 Seats

CONSUMER'S SEAT ADJUSTER INTERFERS WITH FOOT WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS SPRAINED KNEE BECAUSE OF HANDLE UNDERNEATH SEAT GETS CAUGHT IN LOOP OF TENNIS SHOE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Seats

CONSUMER'S SEAT ADJUSTER INTERFERS WITH FOOT WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS SPRAINED KNEE BECAUSE OF HANDLE UNDERNEATH SEAT GETS CAUGHT IN LOOP OF TENNIS SHOE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED DURING FIRST USE BY JAMMING. PASSENGER UNABLE TO DISENGAGE SEATBELT WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER TO HAVE TO "SLITHER" OUT OF SEAT. PUSHING THE BUTTON MADE THE ASSEMBLY CRACK IN HALF AT THE SEAMS. INSIDE OF ASSEMBLY APPEARS TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED DURING FIRST USE BY JAMMING. PASSENGER UNABLE TO DISENGAGE SEATBELT WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER TO HAVE TO "SLITHER" OUT OF SEAT. PUSHING THE BUTTON MADE THE ASSEMBLY CRACK IN HALF AT THE SEAMS. INSIDE OF ASSEMBLY APPEARS TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR AND ENGINE IS COLD, TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR AND ENGINE IS COLD, TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Dec 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT ENOUGH. YH

Dec 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT ENOUGH. YH