9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,780
- Average Mileage:
- 73,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace engine (1 reports)
- replace o2 sensor (1 reports)
check engine light on - engine missed as if it had bad fuel, then would 'recover' and run OK, then another episode of missing, etc. - went from bad to worse and finally wouldn't start - had to have it towed in to Firestone - they diagnosed it that one of the gaskets around the rotor went out - would cost $5,000 for another engine AND $2,500 to swap engines!!! I really liked the car and was fun to drive - too bad Mazda made such a P.O.S. and sold it to an unsuspecting public! Shame on you Mazda!!! :(
- Orville B., Mesa, AZ, US
Told part is $125, labor $175, diagnostic is $125, can't explain why they didn't see issue when the car was in 3 times for engine flooding or when they did the recall for the fuel system seals when it flooded.
- Sharon R., Carrollton, US