2011 MAZDA MAZDA2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2
The 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2 has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (8 complaints), Seats (3 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2, potentially affecting up to 173,859 vehicles.
Recall 17V082000 — SEATS
| 173,859 vehicles affected
Defect: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Consequence: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda2. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the glass sunroof spontaneously exploded and shattered causing the glass to enter the vehicle. The contact stated that no object hit or caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road to clean up the class that was in the vehicle and then continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 150,000. Consumer stated sunroof was an aftermarket installation.
WE HAD OUR RACK AND PINION STEERING REPLACED AT THE MAZDA DEALER ON NOVEMBER 20, 2018 DUE TO CLONKING IN THE STEERING RACK. MY SON IS REPORTING THAT THE CLONKING AND STEERING IS MUCH WORSE WHEN SITTING STILL AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEN MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TURNS WHILE DRIVING. HE ALSO SAID THAT THE CAR DOESN'T WANT TO STEER STRAIGHT ON THE FREEWAY. I REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS AND FRONT STRUTS IN 2018 AS WELL. I INSPECTED THE STRUTS AND BRAKES AND SUSPENSION TODAY AND FOUND THEM TO BE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I FIND THAT THE RACK AND PINION IS DEFECTIVE.
THE DRIVER SEAT SHIFTS FROM THE BASE, ON OCCASION IT HAS SLID FORWARD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE BUT I WAS ABLE TO PUSH BACK AND IT WENT BACK INTO PLACE. THERE COULD BE BOLTS THAT HAVE BEEN LOOSENED.
I WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL. I ATTEMPTED TO GET THE REPAIR DONE AT MY LOCAL MAZDA DEALER. SCHEDULING THE APPOINTMENT WAS CHALLENGING, WHEN I ARRIVED, INTERACTIONS WERE STRESSFUL. I DROPPED MY CAR OFF, WITHIN 45 MIN, I WAS CALLED STATING THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART NEEDED TO FIX THE RECALL, BUT THAT THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN THEY DID. THEY SENT A FOLLOW-UP EMAIL ASKING ABOUT THE VISIT AND I WAS VERY CANDID & HONEST IN THE REPLY. THE APPOINTMENT WAS 6-8-19. I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A CALL THAT THE PART HAS ARRIVED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA 2. WHILE MAKING A U-TURN, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT DISCONNECTED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO FALL TOWARDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,916.
Safety Rating for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SA-019-21 — SERVICE BRAKES
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise from front brakes when braking after sitting in cold and moist weather. Due to an increase in the resistance of the pads under cold conditions, the pads easily vibrate, causing the squeak noise.
MT-012-18 — STRUCTURE:BODY
If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or equivalent balance machine. If your dealer does not have a GSP9700 or equivalent balance machine, sublet the vehicle out for...
0500116 — POWER TRAIN
Correct Application for ATF MV (Type M5), Mercon V, Mercoin LV, and JWS3309 (TIV) Automatic Transmission Fluids
13-07R — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
06-001-13-2821 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A ROUGH ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 6-19 MPH (10-30 KM/H), SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.
SB-06-002-12 — STRUCTURE:BODY
MAZDA: WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WOULD MAKE RATTLING NOISE WHEN ON ROUGH ROADS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 MAZDA MAZDA2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MAZDA2
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- 2013 MAZDA MAZDA2 — 15 complaints
- 2014 MAZDA MAZDA2 — 15 complaints
- 2015 MAZDA MAZDA2 — 0 complaints
- 2016 MAZDA MAZDA2 — 0 complaints
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