general problems of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and there was a glare on the windshield while driving unknown speeds. The contact called a local dealer (Mazda of knoxville located at 8814 kingston pike, knoxville TN 37923) and was informed that the remedy parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. Whenever the brake or accelerator pedals were depressed, the driver seat moved out of position and slid backwards into the rear driver side seat. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v082000 (seats) and 16v644000 (structure). The manufacturer advised the contact to call a dealer. The dealer scheduled an appointment and the manufacturer's notice indicated that a loaner vehicle would be provided; however, it was not available to the contact. The manufacturer was called again along with two additional dealers who were unable to provide reasonable accommodations. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Dashboard is melting creating horrible glare in line of vision occluding oncoming cars. I have pictures of how terrible the glare of the dashboard reflection is creating while driving. I feel like this is a safety hazard and someone will fail to see an oncoming car or child crossing the street due to this defect.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the dashboard bega deteriorating. The contact noticed that there was a sticky substance accumulating as the failure was became progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,250.

Interior dashboard melting causing blinding glare and stickiness to anything placed on top of it.