NHTSA Complaint #10395743 — 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10395743 |
| Vehicle | 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 64,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MAZDA 6. THE CONTACT STATED, THE TWO ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS BROKE IN HALF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL AND BREAK THE AXLE SHAFT AND THE VALVE COVER GASKETS. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE 2008 MAZDA3. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SOME VIBRATION COMING FROM THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, BUT THOUGH IT WAS AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE VIBRATION CEASED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 64,000. UPDATED 05/05/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED TWO CRADLE BOLTS AND FIVE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 11/23/11
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