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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1700919
Internal NHTSA #	11367068
Manufacurer	Mazda Motor Corp.
Brand	MAZDA
Model	MAZDA3
Model Year	2014
File date	29/10/20
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Around 68,000 miles, i began to hear a subtle whining noise coming from my 2014 mazda mazda3. I was unsure where it was coming from and originally thought it was something to do with the tires. As time passed, the noise became louder, eventually to the point where i felt i needed to get it checked out. A mechanic told me it was something to do with the automatic transmission because the sound was emitting there. He explained to me that there was a technical service bulletin posted by mazda that described the exact issue, and that's what he's sure it is. I got a second opinion from another mechanic and he explained the same thing. The cost to replace the transmission with a remanufactured model is somewhere in the ballpark of $2,000 - $3,500. The second mechanic i went to showed me the technical service bulletin. After the description, the bulletin states, "this is caused by a damaged bearing in the transaxle due to improper configuration of the transaxle case." this would be covered under warranty; unfortunately, the issue is known only to happen right around 65,000 + miles, after the warranty has expired. Because the technical service bulletin states the issue is "due to improper configuration", tells me that it is not something that should have happened. It only happened because of a manufacturing defect. After taking my car to the mazda service center, and being told they can't do anything about it, as well as speaking with mazda customer experience and explaining the situation, mazda was unwilling to help because my vehicle is no longer in warranty. I believe that because this issue was due to 'improper configuration' mazda should issue a recall. The technical service bulletin to reference for this complaint is bulletin no: 05-005/15 or nhtsa tsb # 10105626.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	68000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DAYTONA BEACH, FL
VIN pattern	JM1BM1L38E1XXXXXX
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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Date of purchase	18/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	15
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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