10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 139,333 miles
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The contact owns a 1998 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch started to emit smoke and the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000.
- Modesto, CA, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Mazda mvp. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the ignition began to smoke. No fire report was filed. There was no visible flames. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V674000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
- Adelphi, MD, USA
- San Mateo, CA, USA