general problems of the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

The rear brake pads on my 2018 Mazda 3 have worn out prematurely, thinning to as little as 2mm in just 40,000 miles, while my front brakes are still 6mm. Brand new brakes are 10mm. I have heard the exact same complaint from the owner of a 2016 Mazda 3, which is the same generation. In the majority of cars, front brakes are supposed to wear our faster than the rear, so this is definitely a problem. Further evidence of the problem is shown in the fact that my car tends to steer a bit left when pointed in a straight direction, even after getting alignment perfectly done, consistent with the fact that the driver's side rear brake pad has worn out the fastest. In short, the rear brakes seem to be clamping excessively or sticking to the pad when the brake pedal is disengaged, most intensely on the rear driver's side but also on the rear passenger's, thus wearing out brake pads prematurely, reducing fuel efficiency and creating excess environmental waste. This can also be a major safety hazard if the brake pads thin out well before a driver is expecting or if the brakes engage unexpectedly.

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My car automatically applies its brakes when it shouldn't be. I was driving at a speed of around 60 mph following a pickup truck. The truck starts flashing to turn right, I started to brake a little, my speed was reduced to around 40-45 mph. . . Just when I was ready to hit the gas pedal again, because the truck has fully completed his turn ( was all the way on the other street). . . My Mazda 3 2018 hit the emergency brake to slow the car really fast to around 10 mph !!! there was absolutely no risk of a crash, my girl friend was in shock, she didn't understand what happened. Sorry if my english is not so good, I usually speak french !!! the car have only 2000 milles, I bought it new on March 2020. . . Just before covid-19 !!!.

Vehicle was off and unattended in parking lot:manual transmission which ive driven my whole life & I'm no spring chicken. Live in flat city where hill/rolling back has never been an issue. Car has electric parking brake. 1 day a year into the lease, was parked @a pump@tgas station &when came out,car had moved/rolled back. Shockingly I thought I messed up/might've forgotten2 engage parking brake, despite it becoming 2nd nature. Thanked god didn't roll back into anything/anyone, vowed 2 be xtra mindful/careful. Turns out no matter how careful/mindful I've been,just the other day it happened again. This time, husband was in the car w/me &swore saw me as usual, as 2nd nature, engage the electric parking brake. Mind u,have never put it into 1st year 2 park because never needed 2. I guess should have this time as back-up 2 the electric parking brake that didn't engage. We were across the lot at the atm when we saw car rolling back. Husband ran 2 try 2 stop it before it could hit something but he didn't succeed. It was 2 heavy & ended up crashing in2 the posts& handrail that I guess are there for that exact reason. Posts stopped car but husband hurt his wrist & neck in his attempt 2be superman. Posts of course had no damage. Contacted Mazda,they said they'd check it out. I referenced that there was a recall in prior years. They said no recall has been announced for this year. During this whole covid-19 & husband being furloughed, the last thing we need is an extra expense as my insurance deductible will be. Car is @dealer now& they're testing it 2see if it happens while in their shop. I hate for this to be a faulty part or warranty issue but also hoping it is so it will be announced &other people can learn about this horrible possibility o grateful that car did not roll back and injure a person or an animal! ugh! beware! .