Carrier/rack problems of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3

Nine problems related to carrier/rack 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.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2020

I've bought this vehicle from a dealership so it's been having this. I've also seen that there has been recalls for this issue as well. The dash board above the speedometer is extremely sticky. A large portion of it. And more to the right, above the glove box, it's cracked. I'm assuming it has do something with the sun.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

My drivers side seat bracket has broken causing the seat to rock slightly. Also, the dashboard appears to be melting with a shiny sticky spot.

3 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2016

Driver's side window has fallen off track and does not close as it should. Further, when you remove your finger from the automatic "up" button, the window will automatically roll down after releasing the button (as if it has a life of it's own). This is a window motor or electrical problem. This can happen when the vehicle is moving or when it is stationary . . . City or highway.

4 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2015

Dashboard started to melt. The panel is all sticky, including a/c vents which also started to crack. Will take the car to dealer to fix/suggest a solution. Touching the shinny parts with fingers will turn fingers black, sticky and is also hard to clean. Trying to clean dash makes things worst.

5 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2015

The dashboard is cracking on the passenger side and melting on the drivers side.

6 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2014

There is a hairline crack in my 2010 Mazda 3 dashboard. It is directly over the passenger side airbag and I feel this is a safety issue. I live in buffalo and the crack is worse in the winter. I spoke with Mazda and said this would be expensive to repair, however, I have checked online and many other drivers of Mazda's have had this issue. I would like to get this fixed, however, I am a graduate student and cannot afford this. I would like to make sure this is only cosmetic and not a safety concern.

7 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2014

I have a 2010 Mazda 3, bought brand new, off the lot in 2010 and the dashboard is melting, causing a severe glare on the windshield. This is causing me a driving hazard as the glare makes it hard to see! the dash material is also cracking and melting around the ac vents.

8 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2013

Dashboard is melting, sticky and cracking. While driving during the day when the sun is out, it creates a glare right at eye level causing unsafe visibility issues. It is also a sticky mess, which causes dust, dead bugs and hair to stick to my dashboard.

9 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2013

Checking tire pressure in driveway and tpms sensor - tire valve cracked and failed in 3 of 4 tires/wheels. Two today, and the first approx. 3 months ago. Imagine what could happen if one of these valves failed while driving down the highway.


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