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It doesn't take long to realize something is wrong. That's something 228,000 Mazda3 and Mazda6 owners might soon experience thanks to corrosion. The 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 cars have brake calipers where water can enter and cause the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and bind. This can cause the parking brakes to not engage or completely disengage.
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that was advertised as having auto dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, and an integrated navigation system with "live traffic" alerts to help drivers find alternative routes around congested roads.…
keep reading article "Live Traffic? Lawsuit Says the Popular Feature Suddenly Died", which means the case will move forward in court. Mazda did score some victories, however, when the judge agreed with a few points.…
keep reading article "Mazda3 Clutch Lawsuit Moves Forward, With Exceptions"There's the whole VW mess, a BlueTEC Mercedes-Benz lawsuit in California, and a GM Duramax lawsuit in Michigan. And now Mazda is issuing a recall for diesel engines outside the USA that stall, leak fuel, and catch on fire. Well, at least it's not emissions-related? Here are a few of the issues.…
keep reading article "Mazda Orders Recall of Diesel Engines That Leak and Stall"Owners have reported hearing a rattle beneath their seats right before finding themselves lounging back or leaning so close to the steering wheel that even their Grandmother would be embarrassed.…
keep reading article "Seat Adjuster Problems Might Have You Lounging Down the Road"The automaker says some 2014-2016 Mazda3 cars have gas tanks that were damaged during manufacturing. The inlet check valve can fail over time, allowing gas to pour out onto hot surfaces. That's a recipe for disaster.…
keep reading article "Mazda3 Recalled For Gas Tank Fires. Twice."Mazda says the vehicles don't have enough of a corrosion protective coating on the ends of the external cylinders of the rear hatch gas lift supports. Without enough corrosion protection, the dampers can be affected by water containing road salt and cause the dampers to break.
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[vehicles] exposed to severe environmental conditions including high ambient temperature and humidity, the material used in the crash pad may deteriorate over time. If there is prolonged exposure and deterioration, the crash pad could develop a sticky surface.
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And now, after years of being told the problem was their fault, a lawsuit has been filed in California.…
keep reading article "Lawsuit Says Mazda3 Clutch Fails (And So Does the Warranty)"OK, well ... that last one is a stretch, but Mazda is so concerned about a fire risk that they are telling owners to park their cars and dealers to stop selling them immediately. Yikes – so what's the deal?…
keep reading article "Some Mazda3 Vehicles Are So Unsafe, Mazda Says to Stop Driving Them"Same difference according to a recent lawsuit that says Mazda dashboards are highly reflective; it's like trying to drive through a disco ball factory.…
keep reading article "Shiny, Melting Dashboards Prompt Lawsuit"Some owners even said the brake pedal would hiss when you stepped on it, kind of like my cat -- I don't think he likes me very much. Anyway ... that investigation was recently closed and the verdict? No recall.…
keep reading article "Hissing Brake Investigation Closed After Warranty Extended"Apparently driving in heavy rain or puddles can cause the alternator belt to slip, sending the PCM into a tizzy and disabling the charging system.…
keep reading article "PCM Making Poor Choices in the Rain for the Mazda3 and Mazda6"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.