2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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problem #1

Dec 012008

MAZDA3

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the fuel tank was filled. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which located a failure code at the purge valve. The valve was replaced, but the vehicle experienced additional failures. The front end vibrated and the engine stalled while driving 65 mph. The dealer performed diagnostic testing, which indicated that the engine mount was worn, the struts leaked, and the evap system failed. However, the valves were replaced. The engine mount, struts, and evaporating system were not replaced. The rotor also wore prematurely and could not be resurfaced. The front bumper clips failed due to defective plastic. The clips were replaced several times; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V295000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Haddonfield , NJ, USA