NHTSA Complaint #11175874 — 2018 MAZDA CX-5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11175874
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA CX-5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 9, 2019
Date Filed	February 9, 2019
Mileage	3,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

FIRST NOTICED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. I WAS DISTRACTED BY SOMETHING AND DID NOT PUT CAR TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL IN PARK. I TOUCHED ENGINE START/ STOP SWITCH AND ENGINE TURNS OFF AS IT SHOULD. I PROCEEDED TO EXIT THE CAR AND NOTICED IT ROLLING AWAY. SINCE I WAS STILL IN CAR, I REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED AN CORRECTED THE OVERSIGHT. MOST PEOPLE ARE USED TO KEY IGNITION AND CAN NOT PULL KEY UNLESS TRANNY IS IN PARK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED.

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