NHTSA Complaint #11493143 — 2018 MAZDA CX-5

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11493143
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA CX-5
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 29, 2022
Date Filed	November 10, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

After driving for approximately 1 minute, the vehicle approached a stop sign and car stalled and would not restart. When attempting to restart vehicle, engine was firing but not turning over. Attempted to jump start the vehicle with no success until vehicle was given throttle at which point it restarted. No lights were illuminated prior to the incident, but when the vehicle stalled the battery light and check engine light illuminated.

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