10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Oct 172000

626

  • miles
I am writing to report a problem I have had with our 1996 Mazda 626. I had an incident where the driver's seat collaped while driving. The incident caused an accident, resulting in approximately $720 worth of damage. No one was injured in the accident as I was travelling very slowly. The problem happened a second time with no accident, but I am unwilling to let my wife drive the vehicle now due to safety concerns. I am convinced that it is a defect- a dangerous one. I noticed on your ODI list that somone else had the same problem (ODI id no. 823823). I contacted the manufacturer about the problem but they had no knowlege of any similar problems. Please let me know how I should proceed with this problem. I think Mazda should repair the damages and check the seat track assembly. Is this unacceptable? thank you. Greg gerke.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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problem #1

Sep 221999

(reported on)

626

  • miles
Driver's side seat has a problem. If it is leaned back on with a certain a mount of weight, it will colapse while driving this has happened three time in the last three years. Dealer has been contacted.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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