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Mazda reliability dropping over the years
Mazda is known for cars that are fun to drive, but Mazda reliability has taken a dive in recent years. In 2017 it dropped from 6th on Consumer Report’s annual reliability report to 12th. That means owners may well have issues to resolve fairly regularly.
At JustAnswer, Verified Experts who specialize in Mazda and other Japanese cars frequently answer questions such as:
- How can I diagnose a plugged exhaust in a ’99 Miata?
- What’s the importance of oxygen sensors on the Mazda exhaust system?
- What does the P0421 engine error code indicate?
- How and I troubleshoot a 2015 Mazda CX-5 which cranks but suddenly refuses to start?
- How can a CX-5 with a dead battery be jumpstarted when the remote won’t open the hood?
- What would cause a Mazda CX-5 to suddenly decelerate and all warning lights to come on?
The last problem above is a common issue, which occurs when the exhaust pressure sensor goes bad, most often because of a short. Faulty sensors need to be replaced, though as the Experts on JustAnswer note, this isn’t a difficult repair to make.
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Common Mazda questions resolved on JustAnswer
The 2010 Mazda 3 has had the most complaints, with a failed clutch at the top of the list.
Other common problems that impact Mazda reliability ratings are:
- Transmission failures in the ’02, ’06 and ’08 Tribute
- Failed turbochargers in the ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10 and ’11 CX-7
- Failed ignition coils in the ’93, ’97-‘98, and ’00-06 MPV
- Failed cooling fan module in the 200-06 MPV
To get help from the Experts at JustAnswer, it will make diagnosing and troubleshooting go more smoothly if you have the following information available:
- Model and year
- Description of the problem and whether there has been any worsening of the symptoms
- What you’ve already done to try to resolve the problem
The Experts at JustAnswer are specialists in the Mazda and other Japanese cars, so your problem can be quickly resolved.