7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,600 miles

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problem #2

May 312018

MAZDA3

  • 9,000 miles
When from a full stop, then with when needing to accelerate quickly, there is a delay in engine response. Usually half a second to one full second delay in engine response before it starts to accelerate. One one occasion, it did not accelerate at all. I had to then let my foot off of the gas pedal and press down on the gas again for it to finally accelerate. This was very dangerous for example when I was on the freeway. My lane was stop-and-go traffic, but the lane to my right was open, so I waited till it was clear then turn the steering wheel to the right and press the gas pedal. Well to my surprise it did not accelerate and consistently moved around 5 mph, well there was a car coming in that lane and my car would not accelerate so I let off my foot and press the gas again and it started to accelerate.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 172018

MAZDA3

  • 4,200 miles
Engine shut down in traffic and would not come out of drive. Mazda dealer service told me to disconnect battery to reset system. I think this is safety issue. Please contact me with answer

- Appomattox, VA, USA