I took my car into the dealer for front in wobble / noise and engine oil consumption. 3 weeks and $1980 later, the front end was worse and I was told that the oil is burning internally and needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor Mazda would work with me to get back some of the money. 3 months later, the transmission failed with no warning. This car is dealer maintained.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

The water pump and timing belt failed. Nlm

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

The vehicle's camshaft broke while driving ruining the entire engine. Nlm

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

While driving about 60 mph engine had shut down without a prior warning. Engine could not be restarted, and vehicle was towed to a garage where the technician told consumer that engine had shutdown due to camshaft cracking, and there was a lack of lubrication. Mazda dealer recommended engine replacement.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Camshaft failed and engine quit and died.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

There is a strong odor of gasoline inside of vehicle. Also, engine check light comes on. Owner's manual recommends use of premium gasoline. Dealership is aware of problem. First, the fuel guage malfunctioned. Then, there was an oil leak and oil pan gasket was sealed. Check engine light was the next problem and abv solenoid was rplaced. Lastly, check the engine light came on again. The dealer suggested not use premium gasoline but the consumer could not understand the reason. There was strong odor of gas, and smoke comes of tail pipe even after engine was turned off.

- Hillside, NJ, USA

Camshaft broke. Dealer replaced motor.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

Consumer was traveling 35 mph and lost all power. There was manuvering of steering & brakes. Mechanic at a garage showed consumer how camshaft cracked, and separated from engine block. Consumer had to replace engine. The vehicle suddenly stall while the consumer was driving due to the engine failure.

- South Meriden, CT, USA

Engine gaskets disintergrated allowing oil into gaps on spark plugs thus preventing several cylinders from firing. Automobile did not respond as it should have when attempting to accelerate, which created a very dangerous situation. Even Mazda's mechanics think that Mazda should be forced to correct this problem.

- Nashville, TN, USA

Premature wear of the valve cover gasket, causing oil to leak onto the cylinders, resulting in poor performance of engine. Dealer has been notified.

- Nashville, TN, USA

At 81,100 miles the engine"check light came on. The dealer told me to replace the crankshaft sensor at $700 which I did. Less than 300 mi later, the light came on again. This time I was told the whole computer was failing & needed replacement at $1600. Since my car has much less than 100,000 miles, I feel these problems should be covered by a warranty.

- Irving, TX, USA

Oil pressure sending unit is leaking at 90,000 miles, causing a loss of oil due to poor manufacturing.

- Humboldt, TN, USA

Valve cover gasket cracked causing oil to leak on park plugs. Nlm

- Hendersonv, NC, USA

While driving 55 mph on the highway engine locked up without warning due to leakage from the oil pan.

- Westchester, IL, USA

Engine check light came on because the gaskets are leaking oil. Dealer replaced the valve gaskets and the seals. Leaking oil messed up the wiring and the spark plugs.

- Columbia, SC, USA

The engine valve cover gasket cracked, causing oil to leak unto the spark plugs.

- Sharpsburg, GA, USA