50 problems related to body have been reported for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2010 MAZDA3.
The dashboard is melting. The reflection from the melting, shiny, dashboard can make driving difficult at times because the reflections from the dashboard onto the front windshield can negatively affect visibility.
When my vehicle was about 4 years old my dashboard started to melt completely. It leaves a glare across my whole windshield obstructing my view.
In last 6 months my dasboard is melting! I have noticed it was getting shiney and sticky as if someone had poured glue on it. I have tried to use numerous different cleanaers and nothing happens. The surface is so shiny it is causing glare when I drive or mt teenagers drive the car. This is unsafe. Now I am researching and find numerous complaints about same issue. Is this also affecting my airbag?.
The dashboard is melting!! it appears that it is deteriorating causing visibility issues. It is becoming sticky and apparently is a manufacturer defect. As the sun glares down on the windshield, the suns' rays bounce off the shiny dashboard causing me to lose vision in traffic. The Mazda dealer is not wanting to replace it stating it is out of warranty. They want me to pay over $400 for the labor and 50% of the part. I even called the Mazda hq and they refuse to cover the damage, stating they could do nothing better than the offer the dealership gave me. I requested to speak to higher up management at corporate but was told by the representative that nobody could assist me further. This is so absurd!!! please help before I have an accident.
The whole dashboard is melting.
Dashboard above indication panel is sticky/tacky and light reflecting off of this section is visible on the windshield just below eye level.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the dashboard had a sticky residue or film that was building up and that as the falure progressed, the dashboard was deteriorating. The contact also experienced a failure with the drivers side seatbelt buckle in which it was difficult to unbuckle. The contact had to make numerous attempts to unlock the buckle. The cigarette lighter deteriorated and caused the contacts charger to be stuck and it was unable to be removed. There was some sort of an electrical malfunction near the console of the cigarette lighter. The vehicle was not inspected an diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Dyd.
My dashboard is melting and causing a dangerous glare during day time driving. 60% of the top dash is melting and does not dry or go back to normal. Always sticky and dangerous during sunny days due to glare reflecting off melted surface.
Dashboard is melting, surface has become sticky and causing glare on windshield.
My dashboard has been increasingly sticky for years now, despite all attempts to clean it. It has increased to the point of reflecting off of the dashboard and distracting me when I drive. I took it into the Mazda dealership and they informed me that the dashboard is melting. I cannot imagine the chemicals are good to breathe in.
Hi, this morning I was driving on my way to work when all of a sudden my entire sunroof exploded and shattered. There was nothing that hit my car, nor nothing that hit my sunroof. I was traveling at 65mph on I-25 in albuquerque, nm. Neither the sunroof nor the car have been changed in anyway from their stock form. The explosion of the sunroof was very scary and almost cause me to crash.
My dashboard melted.
Approximately 2 years ago I noticed my dash board was wet looking and sticky. It has progressively gotten worse. My dash board is melting. This is a huge saftey hazzard as the glare from the melting dash affects my vision when driving during the daylight.
The driver side interior door latch cable broke. This is the second time this has happened with the new Mazda 3.
(2010 Mazda3 5-dr with sunroof) when sunroof is fully opened and driving around 35 miles/hr, complete roof starts to vibrate producing loud noise. I took the car to a car dealer and technician noticed the problem as well. I was told that the car is new design and that Mazda engineering received a complain. No action taken but advised to purchase a wind deflector. The vibration happens every time I open the sunroof.