By Gordon Ogden
In the event of a crash that causes the driver's airbag to deploy, the plastic logo may shatter, sending fragments throughout the vehicle and potentially causing injury. More than a quarter-million Mazda3 cars are being recalled in the United States to fix a problem with a logo that can shatter in the event of a driver's airbag deployment. The problem affects cars from 2004 through 2007 model years only and involves the Mazda logo on the steering-wheel airbag module. Mazda issued a statement saying the problem is "due to an improper material specification" that can cause the plastic steering-wheel logo to "become brittle over time." Meanwhile, owners can check Mazda's own recall site or the NHTSA recall website for details and to see if their vehicle is involved.
Penyebabnya, ada sesuatu yang tidak beres pada logo atau lencana Mazda di bagian tengah kemudi, sehingga berisiko pecah jika airbag pengemudi aktif saat terjadi kecelakaan. Penarikan mencakup kendaraan Mazda3 yang dijual di seluruh negara bagian wilayah Amerika Serikat. Pada Mazda3 sebelumnya, logo Mazda yang menonjol di tengah setir terbuat dari poliuretan. Sejauh ini ada beberapa kerusakan yang dilaporkan diduga terjadi sebagai akibat rapuhnya logo Mazda3 tersebut. Perbaikan juga akan dilakukan oleh dealer Mazda tanpa memungut biaya sepeser pun kepada pemilik kendaraan Mazda3 lawas tersebut.
Sticky / Melting DashboardYou’ll find no shortage of disgruntled Mazda3 owners who suffered from the dreaded sticky dashboard. SolutionSteering problems on the Mazda3 have been rectified by replacing the steering sensor and ABS module and there have been steering-related recalls. Electrical FailureA common complaint from Mazda3 owners is the complete loss of electrical power whilst driving. SolutionAC and heater problems are commonly attributed to a faulty or broken thermostat although on the Mazda3 this issue is something of a mystery. We’re using Car Complaints PPMY index which means Problems Reported Per Thousand Vehicles Per Year.
The 2007 Mazda3 is the worst model year of them all2010 Mazda3 sedan | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSAfter collecting owner-reported problems for 2004-2010 Mazda3 model years, Car Complaints shows where the popular car has its issues. The 2010 Mazda3 currently has 188 owner-reported complaints, with the next-closest number of complaints being the 2014 Mazda3 with 65 total complaints. Additionally, the Mazda3 2010 model year doesn’t just have the most number of complaints, but also the worst problem among them. Car Complaints ranks the 2010 Mazda3 as the worst model year due to its reliability and the repair cost of its clutch failure problem. Still, thanks to the car’s overall quality, nearly every Mazda3 model year received a Consumer Reports’ seal of recommendation.
