Consumer Complaint Detail

MAZDA / PROTEGE / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006059230 Incident Date: Mar, 14 2006
Consumer's City: MAPLE RAPIDS Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mazda Motor Corp.
Model Name: PROTEGE Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JM1BJ225230 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 14 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 31 2004
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30mph, there was a rattling noise from the engine compartment followed by the engine stalling. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined the screws used for mounting the intake manifold shutter valve broke and fell into the catalytic converter as well as the oil pan and pistons. the vehicle is scheduled for replacement of those screws. there is an emission recall, #3005c, regarding the exhaust system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.