TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 12396366785. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
NHTSA ODI #11277034
Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2015
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I HAVE A 2010 MAZDASPEED 3. AT ONLY 5 YEARS OLD THE CLEAR COAT IS ALREADY PEELING HORRIBLY ON THE HOOD AND NOW STARTING ON THE FENDERS AND TRIM GOING ALONG THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE THE VELOCITY RED PAINT AND CANNOT BELIEVE THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING THIS BADLY WITHIN ONLY 5 YEARS. VEHICLE IS KEPT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ODI #10816382
40,000 miles · Nov 7, 2014
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THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MELTING AND CAUSING A GLARE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10653443
80,000 miles · Aug 6, 2014
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DASHBOARD IS MELTING. HAS STICKY RESIDUE ALL OVER DASHBOARD. DURING DAY THE GLARE MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10619188
50,000 miles · Jun 13, 2014
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THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD OF MY 2010 MAZDA3 IS MELTING! THE MAJORITY OF IT HAS MELTED INTO A THICK TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE; THE REST OF IT HAS BECOME VERY SOFT, WITH A STICKY THICK GLUE LIKE TEXTURE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE SEEN A FEW OF THESE MELTING DASHBOARDS BUT I WOULD HAVE TO CONTACT MAZDA & …
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THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD OF MY 2010 MAZDA3 IS MELTING! THE MAJORITY OF IT HAS MELTED INTO A THICK TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE; THE REST OF IT HAS BECOME VERY SOFT, WITH A STICKY THICK GLUE LIKE TEXTURE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE SEEN A FEW OF THESE MELTING DASHBOARDS BUT I WOULD HAVE TO CONTACT MAZDA & IT PROBABLY WOULD NOT BE COVERED. A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO I NOTICED THAT THE TAR LIKE "POOL OF GOO" HAS STARTED A SLOW THICK BLACK DRIP OF LIQUID DASHBOARD STREAMING TOWARDS ONE OF THE VENTS. THE GLARE OF MY "EBONY OASIS" ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT & VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING. COMBINE THE BLAZING TEXAS SUN & HOUSTON TRAFFIC WITH THAT AND IT'S BEYOND WHAT ANYONE SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE TO GET TO AND FROM WORK... SO I CAN PAY FOR THE CAR THAT'S LITERALLY MELTING AROUND ME! IF A MANUFACTURER'S VEHICLE CAN'T TAKE "THE (TEXAS) HEAT" THEY SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE KITCHEN... I MEAN MARKET! *JS
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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