10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 35,500 miles
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The dashboard above the clock and info display separated while the vehicle was stationary.
- Strongsville, OH, USA
My dashboard has come apart - like its not glued together but they tell me at Mazda that my car is not apart of the dashboard recall which I find hard to believe since this is a known issue with this vehicle
- Wichita, KS, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V644000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Anderson Ford of anderson, South Carolina was contacted about the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Updated 10/17/17 updated 10/4/18
- Abbeville, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V644000 (structure); however, the part for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The bob king Mazda dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/22/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.
- Winston-Salem, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V644000 (structure); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 3. the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V644000 (structure); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Carmel, IN, USA
Hood latch striker rusts at its welding point. If it separates from the hood, following may occur during vehicle movement: 1. hood opens and impacts driver front visibility 2. hood brakes the windshield and potentially injures the driver 3. hood separates from the vehicle and impacts other drivers (behind)
- Downingtown, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda 3. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed water in the passenger side head lamp. As a result, the head lamp failed to illuminate. The dealer diagnosed that the head lamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V644000 (structure). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Mertztown, PA, USA
Passenger headlamp getting excessive condenstation build up after car wash or rain storm eventually causes hid bulb and ballast failure due to short caused by water ingress. Housing has been changed and still leaks in almost exact same pattern as old housing. This is a safety defect as it affects my ability to safely, and legally drive my car in low or no light conditions and could cause an accident.
- Benbrook, TX, USA
Airbag not inflate at the accident but inflated after 2 nf injuries. Persons hurt by steering wheel.
- Alta Loma, CA, USA
After parking, I was unable to exit the car. The cable connecting the inside door handle to the door latch had snapped. The only way to exit car is to climb over seat to passenger side, or roll down window and open door using outside handle. There is a similar item I found: NHTSA action number: 10033728.
- Manorville, NY, USA
- Bristol, CT, USA