Consumer Complaint Detail

MAZDA / PROTEGE / 2001

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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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