Issue ID | 884762 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10428127 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA6 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 30/09/11 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The car unexpectedly accelerated with my foot of the gas pedal. I was driving around a curb at about 20 mph and all of sudden it increased to 40 mphs, and the rpm needle jumped up and down, and finally it got stuck at 3rps. I was on a flat surface and the vehicle continued to accelerate and make loud engine sounds. I tired to brake but the car continued to accelerate, i kept driving until i was able to let other cars pass, and pull over and put it in neutral. In neutral the car still accelerated, and made noises, that i then put it in parked. However in park the rpm was still stuck at 3 and the mph needle bounce between 0-40 mph. Finally after a minute the needle drop to 0 mph, and i turned the car off and restarted it. After waiting 5 minutes i restarted the car and it acted like nothing ever happen. The next day after driving 15 minutes it repeated the same activity. I have contacted my dealership and set up an appointment. Apparently this is a common problem with mazda between 03-05 with acceleration issues. However the is very dangerous, for me and my children and other drivers on the road. This could cause a accident or even death. This is something mazda needs to take seriously and needs to recall and repair to correct the problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78900 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHARLESTON, SC |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 07/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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