general problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA6 - part 2

The panic alarm has been going off every week at least once or twice. This happens a lot in the evenings between 8pm and 11pm. It'll go off by itself for no reason at all. This happened another time last year, but only once. Now, it's happening every week and it's pretty annoying. I've read on other forums where people are having the same problem. I'm afraid this is going to kill my battery soon.

The dashboard started to melt a few months ago, around may. Now the dashboard is permanently sticky and there is a smell arising. In addition, dashboard creates a glare on the windshield which affects the visibility while driving. If you place something on it, there is a black residue that comes off along with it. The melted dashboard is shiny and sticky.

The dashboard is melting and creating a glare on the windshield when driving.

Dashboard melting under normal driving and storage conditions. The dashboard of this vehicle is oozing a black tacky substance that shimmers in sunlight. The shimmer is reflected into the windshield resulting in an unsafe driving condition.

Dash of vehicle on the passenger is beginning to melt. In melting, the dash now has a gloss appearance that, in the sun light, creates a glare while driving.

Driving along at approximately 50 mph. Temperatures outside was about 15 degrees. Temperature inside the car was set to 70 degrees. Suddenly and unexpectedly, I heard an explosion from overhead as the moonroof shattered and blew upward and out. After the initial blowout, shards of glass fell in on me inside the moving vehicle.

Melting, sticking dashboard causing glare on windshield. This problem has been ongoing, and it is only worsening.

The passenger dash board has melted (passenger air bag side). Also air bag light has turned on showing that the (air bag not on).

The dashboard is melting and the mate black material has become sticky and shiny causing a glare on the windshield.

The passenger side dashboard above the glove compartment is starting to melt. There is a shiny residue on the dashboard that becomes very sticky upon contact. The affected area is also very soft to touch much like a cushion rather than the typical hard plastic feel of a traditional dashboard.

There have been problems with other Mazda cars that got recalled due to a possible faulty fuel shut-off valve that could allow gasoline to enter the fuel tank emission system. If enough fuel gets into the system, it can cause the engine to stall. However, this recall did not cover my 2009 Mazda 6 and I had the same problem. Door lock actuator has failed! the alarm on my Mazda goes off at random periods of time. Sometimes its once a week and sometimes is 5 times a day or night. I have reviewed several internet forums and it appears that there are a lot of people with the same problem but they have not created a complaint on this website. The remedies that they have found to have the dealer replace a door actuator that is faulty. This door actuator locks the doors and if when it fails to properly lock the door it will intermittently sound the alarm. The alarm is not so much the concern as much as the door lock actuator. It if fails to lock it creates a safety hazard for people as they are driving down the road the door could accidentally be opened. Children could open the door and fall out of the car as it is failing. Please look into this issue as it is a safety concern. This has been happening for at least the past 4-5 years.

The dashboard on the passenger side is melting. It is sticky and Mazda refuses to replace it.

I have noticed that my dashboard is melting and is very gooey and sticky. It is now creating a very hazardous glare on my windshield. This is only on the passenger side. It is also emitting a very unpleasant odor that I feel could be toxic. I really need to know what can be done by the manufacturer to fix this problem before it gets worse or may cause someone driving this vehicle to cause an accident due to the glare that is now interfering and we cannot get a clear view of what's in front of us.

Dash board is melting. I started noticing 1 side of dash was getting sticky, then it started melting slowly. It causes a very bad glare at times and makes it hard to see. I have contacted Mazda and have brought it in to have it checked at the dealership and they confirmed it was melting. The material used one the dash is defective. Since I am out of warranty the repair cost is on me? this should be a recall for defective material.

The top of the dashboard (only on passenger side) melted and became very reflectively shiny and sticky. I almost hit a pedestrian crossing at stop light as the reflected sun glare blinded my view.

The dashboard on the passenger side of my vehicle is melting and is very sticky all the time.

The passenger-side dashboard is melting. It is sticky to the touch and causes a shiny glare.

Dashboard is melting vehicle is always parked under cover and out of direct sunlight. Manufacturers not acknowledging as a defect.

My passenger side dashboard is literally melting. Mazda admits to having put a defective piece in my model vehicle however will not take responsibility and replace their faulty piece. They claim if it is a safety hazard there would be a recall. . Well there needs to be! I live in south florida and the sun reflecting off of the dash is flat out blinding and dangerous not to mention god knows what materials leaking into my air vents that my entire family is breathing in, being potentially hazardous. I don't think the national highway traffic safety administration should allow Mazda should wait for accidents to occur and people to potentially get injured to take responsibility for this issue and fully replace the dash piece in the affected models. This issue has been called to the attention of the public in numerous news segments and online articles meaning hundreds of thousands of people are having the same issue and their lives could be in danger. A recall needs to be issued as soon as possible!.

My 2009 Mazda 6 also has a melting dashboard, causing a glare on the windshield.

Dashboard is melting and it creates a glare that reflects on the windshield making it difficult to see ahead, especially on sunny days or at night. Thought it was an isolated case until decided to do some research on it, finding out it is happening to plenty of other consumers.

I see several complaints about a melting dashboard. The dashboard, especially on the passenger side has a softish material that almost melts when parked in outdoor under sun even for few minutes. In such a condition if I touch this part of dashboard it crumbles into pieces. It is almost impossible to always park under roof and this material used seems to be of very low quality. Cost of fixing is unknown.

Melting dashboard.

My dash is melting on the passenger side. It's about a 10 inch section. It sticky and soft. It rubs off when touched. I've done some research and it appears there are a lot of people experiencing the same thing. I'm sure they will claim it's the armour all but I used that stuff very rarely and if it was something I have applied, it would be melting all over. It has to be a defect on Mazdas part. I did email them but haven't heard back yet.

Dashboard is melting and becoming shinny and sticky.

My car alarm had been going off sporadically for about a year or more (maybe once a month), but it got progressively worse to the point that it would go off 3-5 days a week. I'd had my door latches inspected at the end of 2013 for a recall that although it wasn't electrical in nature, electrical issues could develop if it's not repaired. So, I was not expecting there to be any issues with them, but was surprised to learn that not one but both of my rear door actuators were defective. After getting that fixed the very day I picked up my vehicle from getting repairs I noticed my passenger side dashboard was shiny, and appeared to have been polished. I later learn that look actually came from the dashboard melting. Now I have melting toxic material, that also can cause a glare, in my vehicle.

The dash board is melting. It is sticky and there's seems to be nothing to do about it. I checked on recalls for the dash, but did not find any. I have had cars here is south florida for 40 something years. . . . Never had a problem like this. Why is it not recalled?.

I just recently got this car. I am making payments on it. I noticed my dashboard melting and now its so bad that there is a glare in the middle of windshield. I cant see through it at times. And the material from the dashboard is melting now in drip lines down the dash. It is ugly and is ruining anything that touches it. Kids try to dig holes in the dashboard and I'm scared that they might try to consume the goo that comes off the melting spot. My lawyer has informed me to file a complaint. I need a replacement dashboard as soon as possible. Please help.

The dashboard of my Mazda is melting. The dashboard is shiny and sticky with a terrible glare. It looks like it is wet, but it is really gooey. I am worried the airbags may deploy prematurely or not at all. The damage to the dashboard is getting worse. I feel this is inferior workmanship and or materials and should be placed under recall.

The dashboard is sticky on the left side . Just keep bigger and bigger.

The dashboard to my 2009 Mazda 6 is melting. I tried going to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle but they said there wasn't anything they could do because my vehicle was out of warranty. They suggested I contact Mazda which I did to file a report.

My dashboard is sticky and melting. This is very bad !!!!!! and very concern about the air bag.

The passenger side of my dashboard is melting. It is only occurring on the section closest to the window and for about 12 inches. I have tried to keep the windows open, use heat barriers/shields etc. It is even wet and gooey when the ac is on and I am driving. I have read that the plastics etc that are used in vehicles can emit cancerous odors/vapors/etc when they overheat. Can this issue please be investigated as after reading the complaints this is a robust problem that can affect the safety of many people!.

My car alarm kept going off several times a day for months for no reason. I brought it into the dealership and they found that I had a bad door latch. Could have been a safety issue if door could have come open while driving. Warranty was up so I had to pay all costs to replace.

The passenger side dashboard is literally melted to the point where the car is unsafe to operate during the day due to the reflection on the windshield. This is very unsafe and needs to be recalled! I have never seen or heard of a vehicle doing this and I'm appalled that the dealer has yet to remedy this issue.