NHTSA Complaint #11688263 — 2018 MAZDA MAZDA6

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11688263
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 25, 2025
Date Filed	September 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Was driving then car suddenly shut down and all panel lights turned on. The car would not start after an hour it started but was Perkins when driving. Mechanics were unable to diagnose the issue.

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