10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,363 miles

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problem #3

Jan 152014

MAZDA3

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns kuhmo LX platinum tires, size 205-50/R17 that were being used on a 2005 Mazda, Mazda 3. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the tread became separated from the tire. The contact did not take the tire to a dealer. The contact was unable to contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Agusta, GA, USA

problem #2

Jul 032008

MAZDA3

  • 30,088 miles
2005 Mazda3, front tire experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of air. The consumer lost control of the vehicle, drove off the side of the roadway and struck the median wall. Ohio traffic crash report #10-0285-89 updated 05/03/10

- Hudson, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 012006

MAZDA3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda 3. while driving 40 mph, the contact felt the brakes grab and release. The dealer stated that the front rotors were warped and they replaced the rotors. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 32,965. Updated 01-15-08. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to wobble in the front. The consumer was told all 4 tires had blisters on them and needed to be replaced. The front end wobble stopped. Updated

- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA