LEAK IN 2000 MPV THAT DEALER STATED WAS DUE TO "OUTSIDE INFLUENCE" AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED AS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER TOLD US THAT THE LEAK (WHICH RUINED OUR FLOOR BOARDS, RUGS AND WIRING) WAS DUE TO PARKING THE CAR OUTSIDE, WHICH LED TO DIRT AND LEAVES GETTING INTO THE HOOD, (OR SOMEWHERE) CLOGGING THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM…
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LEAK IN 2000 MPV THAT DEALER STATED WAS DUE TO "OUTSIDE INFLUENCE" AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED AS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. DEALER TOLD US THAT THE LEAK (WHICH RUINED OUR FLOOR BOARDS, RUGS AND WIRING) WAS DUE TO PARKING THE CAR OUTSIDE, WHICH LED TO DIRT AND LEAVES GETTING INTO THE HOOD, (OR SOMEWHERE) CLOGGING THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM . WE DO PARK THE CAR OUTSIDE IN A CLEAR DRIVEWAY. (WE WERE NOT AWARE THAT YOU HAD TO OWN A GARAGE TO OWN A MAZDA). WE HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT OR MADE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE CAR. IT JUST STARTED TO LEAK UNCONTROLLABLY. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO FIX THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER(WHICH IS UNDER THE BASE OF THE CAR) WHICH ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, BROKE ON THE FIRST USE.(WE SIMPLY FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL WHEN REMOVING THE TIRE FROM THE HOLDER) WE CAN NOT PUT THE TIRE BACK, AND WERE TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST US 480. (AT LEAST) TO FIX IT. OUR CAR IS 6 MONTHS AND 5,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL BE RUINED THE NEXT TIME IT RAINS AS WATER POURS INTO THE FRONT OF THE CAR INTO THE FLOORBOARDS, AFTER SOAKING THE WIRING. I SUPPOSE WE WILL HAVE TO MOVE AND BUY A GARAGE.... *JB
NHTSA ODI #10049288
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 2003
Structure
MOLD IS STARTING TO GROW IN THE VAN UNDER THE MATS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED AND THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED. THE WATER GETS IN WHEN IT DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10047490
Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 2003
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CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. *AK THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD STICK IN PARK OR MOVE BY ITSELF, THE RIGHT REAR DOOR WOULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO CLOSE PROPERLY, AND ONE OF THE SEAT BELTS WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. *SCC …
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CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD. *AK THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD STICK IN PARK OR MOVE BY ITSELF, THE RIGHT REAR DOOR WOULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND FAILED TO CLOSE PROPERLY, AND ONE OF THE SEAT BELTS WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10034468
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2003
StructureVisibilityInjury
THE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR CONTAINED A VERTICAL LINE OF APPROXIMATELY 10 MAGNETS. A METAL BRACELET CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE MAGNETS WHICH CAUSED BURNS TO THE CHILD'S HAND. *JB IN LESS THAN A MONTH, THE MOTOR AND REGULATOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD BLOWN. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10019563
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2001
Structure
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO HAVING REPAIRS COMPLETE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE PROGRAM SSP43, CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #562884
Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 2001
Structure
VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL CARGO LOAD VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED (NOTICEABLE BETWEEN 60-70MPH). THE VIBRATION BECOME APPARENT WHEN VEHICLE IS UNDER MAXIMUM MANUFACTURE RECOMMENDED CARGO WEIGHT (CARRYING 6 PASSENGERS). AT THIS CARGO WEIGHT, THE VIBRATION WORSENS AND NOTICEABLE UPON ACCELERATION, LOW CRUISE SPEED, AND HIGHWAY SPEED.
NHTSA ODI #739692
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1999
Air BagsStructureCrash
WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL ROUTE CAME TO A STOP AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A DODGE RAM, TRAVELLING 60MPH WHICH HIT THE REAR HATCHDOOR AND FLEW OPEN. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE BRAKE PIPE LAYOUT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH PARTIAL FAILURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS THAT COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.3 OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 16 INCH TIRES. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT RECOMMENDED COLD INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE LABEL AND THUS DO NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.1.2 OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS. IN ADDITION, OWNERS OF MPV'S WITH 16" TIRES WILL BE ADVISED TO CHECK THEIR TIRE PRESSURE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO 35 PSI.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. DUE TO THE INAPPROPRIATE SHAPE OF THE LINKAGE IN THE REAR DOOR LOCK CONTROLLER, ACCUMULATED DUST MAY PREVENT THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, CAUSING INCOMPLETE LOCKING OF THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILDPROOF LOCKING SYSTEM IS USED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING OF THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PARTS IN THE LATCHING ASSEMBLY THAT WILL PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES SUPPLIED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY CLEVELAND ENGINE PLANT. THESE ENGINES ARE INSTALLED WITH FUEL INJECTORS THAT DO NOT MATCH THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.
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