Consumer Complaint Detail

MAZDA / PROTEGE / 2000

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 006065172 Incident Date: May, 06 2006
Consumer's City: ORLANDO Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mazda Motor Corp.
Model Name: PROTEGE Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JM1BJ2220Y0 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 11 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 31 1999
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph there was a loud explosion from the engine. the vehicle was not pulled over but continued to be driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was then inspected, the number 2 cylinder had blown a spark plug through the motor. the spark plug was in 3 pieces, the plug wires were still connected to the top of the plug, the threaded portion of the plug was still in the cylinder, and the third piece was inside the engine. neither the dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. updated 05/30/2006. *ak