Issue ID | 636604 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10196557 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA6 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 02/07/07 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Had 30000 mile service done prior to a 1000 mile one way vacation trip. After arriving at our destination washed car at coin car wash. Drove car for about 10 minutes and engine began surging, transmission would not move from second gear, and vehicle speed would not exceed 20 mph. Exited roadway and parked vehicle overnight. At engine startup vehicle ran fine but with engine light on. Drove 60 miles and vehicle suffered complete shutdown on freeway. Vehicle coasted to a safe stop and called mazda roadside. Vehicle would not even turn over. Vehicle towed to dealership, ignition coil and pcm were replaced. Dealer approved vehicle for 1000 mile return trip. After only 4 hours of driving engine light came on again. Exited interstate, parked vehicle and called mazda roadside. Vehicle currently under repair. This was two identical failures within 200 miles of use. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28400 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAVANNAH, GA |
VIN pattern | 1YVHP82D355XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/01/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
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