3.2
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 41,706 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Mazda 626. Upon starting the vehicle, a strong fuel odor was detected in the vehicle. The odor would disappear several minutes after starting the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to perry Ford of santa barbara (440 hitchcock way, santa barbara, ca 93105 (877) 318-8239) several times over the years, but the cause of the fuel odor could not be determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the odor started at least six months after purchasing the vehicle. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
- Goleta, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Mazda 626. When the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor that emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the windows were opened when driving in order to avoid the strong fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to several dealers where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
- Goleta, CA, USA
Automobile dealer, Liberty Pontiac GMC, 9028, E. independence blvd, mathews, nc 28105, 704-708-8000. Finance company, auto credit of charlotte, 4410 independence, charlotte, nc 28206, 704-569-9444. Account#CH441545 the salvage title nada not registered at purchase $12,172.27 April 2004 contract by state farm insurance company claim number 33-6907-951, car sold above interest rate and subject to recall. The paid out buyer contract offer to dealer was made August 2005 in consideration of legal interest rate, dealer accepted car return. The surrender of certificates of insurance during the return reserved for the madza cancel policy was not converted by insurance state farm to the cash out value #0538774A1433C and 0414232A1133A. The North Carolina department of insurance requested state farm insurance to adjust the claim to the buyer $7,495 and exemptions. State farm insurance abated. Recall and claim amount $7,495.
- Kingstree, SC, USA
- Goleta, CA, USA