NHTSA Complaint #11406034 — 2018 MAZDA CX-5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11406034
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA CX-5
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	March 27, 2021
Date Filed	April 1, 2021
Mileage	19,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE CAR COLOR IS SOUL RED AND THE PAINT IS FLAKING OFF. I DRIVE THE CAR SHORT DISTANCES UNDER 40MPH AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING MORE AND MORE. IT'S ALMOST LIKE BIG ROCKS ARE HITTING THE PAINT BUT THERE IS NO DEBRIS WHERE I DRIVE.

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