NHTSA Complaint #11610478 — 2024 MAZDA CX-90

I was traveling at 40mph on August 14 when the engine stopped running suddenly and without warning. I lost all power. I tried pressing the gas pedal and the engine shuddered and sputtered with the speed ranging from 0 mph to about 18mph with no steady duration longer than a second or two. At the same time an engine icon appeared and a message displayed reading engine malfunction. I safely exited the travel lane despite having very little power. I waited 10 seconds and restarted the car and everything worked fine. I called the dealer explained the incident and to made arrangements to have the vehicle serviced. The appointment was for Friday. When I asked whether I should continue driving the car. I was told that so long as the engine icon was not flashing the car was ok to drive. The next day I started the car and did not see any warning message or engine icon. I thought all was ok so I cancelled the appointment. A second incident occurred later in the morning. I called the dealer again and was told to bring the car in that afternoon, Thursday. On the way over to drop off the car a third incident occurred with the same characteristics as the first two. Each time waiting 5 to 10 seconds restored power to the car. One week later the car was returned to me with the diagnosis of low fuel pump pressure problem. I am wary of driving this car on any trip especially on a speed highway for fear this situation will occur when I am driving at 70mph. I appreciate your taking the time to read this description of a very scary and unnerving situation that no one should face.