NHTSA Complaint #11525408 — 2018 MAZDA CX-9
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11525408 |
| Vehicle | 2018 MAZDA CX-9 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
coolant leaks at the cylinder head around the exhaust manifold , safety was compromised by car overheating in the middle of extremely high level traffic, problem confirmed by Mazda dealership, only inspected by dealership, there was no warning indicators from the vehicle. I could smell antifreeze the day before it overheated.
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