NHTSA Complaint #11376998 — 2016 MAZDA CX-5
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11376998 |
| Vehicle | 2016 MAZDA CX-5 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 53,824 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION BY THE DEALER FOLLOWING AN OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER HAD BEGUN TO LEAK AND IF NOT REPLACED (AT $400) WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL AND WILL STRAND MOTORIST. CURRENT MILEAGE 53, 824. WITH LITTLE EFFORT I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE WITH MANY FAILING AT AROUND THE 30K MILE MARK. LOOKS LIKE A DESIGN FLAW THAT MAZDA USA IS PASSING ONTO THE CONSUMER.
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