Issue ID | 1180336 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10714143 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 30/04/15 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased as new vehicle. From the time of purchase i smelled gasoline in garage after parking overnight. After 1,000 miles/3 months the gas smell became increasingly stronger and gas mileage plummeted from 30 mpg to 18 mpg. Took the car to the dealer for repair. They said the seams of fuel tank were leaking--entire tank had to be replaced; not safe to drive. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STILLWATER, OK |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 11/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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