NHTSA Complaint #11550844 — 2018 MAZDA MAZDA3

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11550844
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 10, 2023
Date Filed	October 19, 2023
Mileage	105,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that his girlfriend was able to safely drive the vehicle to her destination. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with rod knocks. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

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