10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,845 miles

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problem #4

Jun 082009

626

  • 90,000 miles
My 2000 Mazda 626 began having problems a week after purchasing April 10, 2008! the car started having electrical problems which resulted in 3 batteries, 2 alternators, no ac or defrost could be run. Then the brakes were replaced twice within a 2 month period! all these problems resulted in me almost being killed from an automobile accident! this happened June 8, 2009 which was a Monday approx. 4 pm. The airbags never deployed, and my head hit the steering wheel. Windshield shattered all over my hand resulting in severe lacerations! this car needs looked at asap!!!! please help

- Deltona, FL, USA

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problem #3

Aug 212004

626

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,379 miles
While vehicle was parked at the dealer for an unrelated repairs air bags deployed. Dealership did not accept responsibility for the occurrence, and manufacturer told consumer that vehicle was no longer under warranty, and there was nothing they could do.

- Brandon, FL, USA

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problem #2

Feb 062002

(reported on)

626

  • miles
The air bag housing failed.

- Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA

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problem #1

Feb 052002

626

  • miles
Air bag light sensor came on while driving. Vehicle at dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Bedford Heights, OH, USA

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