10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,250 miles

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problem #2

Jul 252007

MAZDA3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,000 miles
2006 Mazda 3 driver side headlamp short-circuited resulting in electrical fire immediately after minor collision. Fire quickly started to spread damaging radiator support and fuse box. Parts replaced in body shop. Body shop said these cars tend to catch fire when colliding in that specific area.

- Aguadilla, PR, USA

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problem #1

Aug 242006

MAZDA3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,500 miles
After using an external gps 2-3 weeks ago, the clock, remote locks, radio, and outdoor temp. Gauge failed. After three trips to the dealer because the problem occurred again the dealer 'could not replicate the problem.' The second and third time this occurred no external devices were used. I could not find a recall or service advisory.

- Grayslake, IL, USA

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