10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,708 miles

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problem #3

Oct 152003

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  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
My car started with unintentional acceleration last Feb. 2003. Then it started to fell like the gears were slipping. The problem was intermittent. I took it into the dealer and they could find no problem. Now, it is Oct. 2003 and the transmission has failed. Last night the car got stuck in low gear and will not reverse. The RPM go up when you try to accelerate, but the car will not go past 10 miles an hour. Right now the car is at the dealer's shop and I am mad!!! I am a single mom who bought the car new. I've had all maintenance, and I wanted a car that would last for 10 years. Now I feel cheated by Mazda!!

- Elkton, MD, USA

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problem #2

Sep 152001

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  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,125 miles
The above description is the first time the transmission had been repaired. Now at 47,000 miles, the transmission is out again. Joey

- Texarkana, AR, USA

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problem #1

Jan 032002

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  • miles
The vehicals tacometer was fluttering and the vehical was stalling at lights and stop signs the check engine light came on and we brought the vehical to the dealer. The dealer repaired the problem stating the intake manafoild gasket was cracked. Just barely over the warenty we fold a engine problem of this nature odd as well as the dealer did. We are seeking some kind of returnded funds from Mazda for the expensive problem.

- Hightstown, NJ, USA

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