| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005014210 | Incident Date: Mar, 16 2005 |
| Consumer's City: SANTA ROSA | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mazda Motor Corp. |
| Model Name: PROTEGE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JM1BJ225610 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 03 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 23 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I heard a strange sound every time i started to accelerate which i first thought to be the car in the next lane. i drove one more block and turned the corner, but the steering was locking and i had great difficulty turning. i had the car towed to my mechanic, combustion gases were in the cooling system and the engine had a cracked cylinder. the car is four years old (just out of warranty) with only 31,483 miles on it. i'm a good driver, 73 years old with a clean driving record and have never had problems with any car as a result of my driving habits. i've owned mazda's since 1987 and loved them (even this car) but this will probably be my last. the repair required a rebuilt engine at a cost of $ 3,223.14.. *ak |
