Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 314 of 359 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 112 of 359 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Power train
247 complaint records6 crash reports
"AT 59,000 MILES I PAID FOR A NEEDED, NEW TRANSMISSION AT A MAZDA DEALER. NOW @ 106,000 MILES IT IS IN NEEDED AGAIN. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Air bags
49 complaint records26 crash reports
"WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH REARENDED A VEHICLE IN FRONT, THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
36 complaint records1 crash report
"WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ99022 opened Dec 1999 | closed Aug 2000 | Exterior Lighting | HEADLIGHT FAILURE OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358 |
| SQ98024 opened Oct 1998 | closed Sep 1999 | Power Train | SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE - led to recall 99I005000 SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS. |
| EA97012 opened May 1997 | closed Oct 1998 | Air Bags | OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT - led to recall 98V249000 IN MAY OF 1997, ODI UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH 51 COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 88 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT BETWEEN 20 AND 45... |
| PE97006 opened Jan 1997 | closed May 1997 | Air Bags | INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN JANUARY OF 1997, ODI OPENED A PE BASED ON 9 ODI COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 51 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS INCLUDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | Electrical System | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. | Normally free |
| 98V249000 | Air Bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015489 2015-10-19 | Electrical | 232,227 | On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. |
| 1999057 1999-04-14 | Fuel System | 11,107 | Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Fuel vapour may leak from between the fuel cap and the fuel filler pipe. |
| 1998203 1998-10-21 | Seats And Restraints | 12,746 | On certain vehicles, minor undercarriage impacts can result in unnecessary air bag deployment. This could result in personal injury and/or loss of vehicle control. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-003-20-3671 Jan 2020 | Equipment | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. | |
| 00-003-19-3583 Mar 2019 | Equipment | In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. | |
| 09-009-19-3566 Jan 2019 | Electrical System | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. | |
| 09-034-18-3430a Oct 2018 | Equipment | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. | |
| RF-18-03 Sep 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXHAUST PIPE GASKET OPEN END: There has been some concern with the open end of hoop design being considered a defect in the gasket for P/N AJ17-40-305. The end of this ?hoop? is intentionally modified to press fix the gasket on the exhaust pipe. NOTE: The ?hoop? |
Show 36 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-034-18-3430 Aug 2018 | Vehicle Speed Control | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. | |
| 09-035-17-3080 Aug 2017 | Equipment | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. | |
| 0900716 Feb 2016 | Electrical System | Speedometer replacement procedure | |
| 09-034-14-2956 Aug 2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.THIS PROCEDURE IS EXTREMELY... | |
| 0800306 Oct 2006 | Air Bags | NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION. *KB | |
| 0102504 Jul 2004 | Electrical System | BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT | |
| 0902604 Jul 2004 | Equipment | SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 0400502 Oct 2002 | Power Train | INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT | |
| 0100402 Feb 2002 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION OF OXYGEN SENSOR, CATALYST EFFICIENCY AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS. *SLC | |
| 01600 Nov 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE - WATER PUMP LEAK. *TT | |
| 01299 Aug 1999 | Structure | SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT | |
| 01599 May 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION REGARDING PISTON STANDARDIZATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT | |
| 01598 Dec 1998 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION W/DTC P1407. *YC | |
| 00598 Dec 1998 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATION W/DTC P0421. *YC | |
| 00598 Nov 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXPERIENCEING A METALLIC TAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT ( REAR ) CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST CAM AREA. *YC | |
| 00598 May 1998 | Unknown Or Other | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0421 STORED. *YC | |
| 00598 Apr 1998 | Seat Belts | INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC | |
| 00198 Apr 1998 | Steering | CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC | |
| 97102300397 Oct 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC | |
| 97102302097 Oct 1997 | Structure | PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC | |
| 97102300797 Oct 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT VALVE COVER. *YC | |
| 97083001997 Aug 1997 | Visibility | COMPLAINTS OF DOOR GLASS MAY COME OFF TRACK. *YC | |
| 970716018/97 Jul 1997 | Equipment | INFORMATION ON REPLACING CIGARETTE LIGHTERS. *YC | |
| 970716006/97 Jul 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DESCRIPTIONS OF TYPICAL ENGINE NOISES. *YC | |
| 008/97 May 1997 | Equipment | USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW | |
| 004/97B May 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW | |
| 007/97T Apr 1997 | Air Bags | PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW | |
| 004/97T Apr 1997 | Electrical System | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABILITY. *TW | |
| 001/97G Apr 1997 | Electrical System | MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW | |
| 004/97S Mar 1997 | Visibility | FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL OUT OF POSITION. *TW | |
| 001/97 Mar 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TAPPING NOISE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *TW | |
| 002/97 Mar 1997 | Fuel System | DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TROUBLE (DTC P0171 / 181). *TW | |
| 002/97K Mar 1997 | Power Train | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER - CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *TW | |
| 001/97R Mar 1997 | Suspension | STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TW | |
| 003/97G Jan 1997 | Electrical System | WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW | |
| 006/95 Dec 1995 | Power Train | LA4A-EL TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL. *SD |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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