10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
139,333 miles

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problem #3

Dec 072015

MPV

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Mazda MPV. The contact stated that the hey failed to turn in the ignition switch intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was getting progressively worst. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V674000 (electrical system) and the parts were not available for months and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 162014

MPV

  • 217,000 miles
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

problem #1

May 142008

MPV

  • 101,000 miles
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