Ignition switch is defected. After starting the vehicle, only for a few moments, smoke begin to flow from the steering column and I must immediately disengage the the key from the ignition position.

- St. Louis Mo., MO, USA

August 26, 2003 the Mazda was in an auto accident. Approximately 2 weeks before the accident the Mazda started stuttering. We had the Mazda put on computer and was told it needed new sensor. The check engine light continue to go on and off. Immediately before the accident the Mazda started stuttering and lost speed and that led to not being able to keep speed up and when we entered the traffice light it turned yellow then while we were under it it turned red and we were hit on the passenger side. Sept 26, 2003 I am approximately 115 miles from home the over drive light starts flashing and I lose speed again the engine is smoking. The car is towed back to charleston, SC where I live. I had to spend 3hrs at a rest area all alone with my 15 yr old daughter. This is the exact rest area were a woman was murdered 2 years ago. We were scared to death. The check engine light is back on. I am on my way to the Mazda dealership today for estimate. I think Mazda has a major problem in putting out lemons not cars. I want and will join class act lawsuit.

- Charleston, SC, USA

Air condition ducts blew out little particles of what look like plastic foam. When the air conditioner was turned on little black particles came out of the vents and flew into the drivers eyes. The driver had to pull to the side of the road to avoid an accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the particles were insulation from the evaporator. The dealer suggested that the problem was in the insulation from the evaporator.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA