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193 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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I have a 2005 Mazda with 38,000 miles on it and the dealership told me it needs a new transmission, four dates out of warranty. Wished I had checked out this site before I decided to buy a mazda. Because 5000.00 is a lot of money for the replacement.
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Replying to: jzig (Jul 26, 2009 8:26 am) Did you buy the car in 2005 or 2004? I thought the expiry date for major components was 5 years. How and when was the problem originally identified? Were there any warning signs of the transmission problem identified in previous service visits? Do you have an automatic or manual transmission? Do you have a long relationship with the dealership? Was most of the work done on your car done by the dealership?
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Replying to: autonomous (Jul 27, 2009 10:06 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 27, 2009 10:49 am) Interesting, I wonder if it's different in the US and Canada. My 2002 Mazda Protege5 had a 5 year limited powertrain warranty (in Canada). Also, googling of "mazda warranty" shows a PDF from penneymazda (in Canada) of the same 5 year Mazda warranty for 2005 vehicles.
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Replying to: autonomous (Jul 27, 2009 1:17 pm) http://www.automotive.com/2005/12/mazda/mazda3/warranty/index.html
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 27, 2009 1:34 pm) I checked the reference for my car, 2002 Mazda Protege5, and the site lists 3 years/50,000 miles for both the Basic Warranty and the Drivetrain Warranty. That is not the warranty I received when I purchased my car (I had 5 years on my Powertrain Warranty). The warranties must be specific to each area. Here is an excerpt of what Mazda Canada has on its website under Powertrain Warranty: "All Mazda vehicles except B-Series and 2001 to 2006 Tribute. Warranty Period: The warranty period starts upon expiration of the New Vehicle 36 month/80,000 km Limited Warranty and ends at 60 months from the earlier date of either retail delivery or first use of the Mazda Vehicle, or at the time the Mazda Vehicle has been driven 100,000 km, whichever comes first." |
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My husband has a 2008 Mazda 3 hatchback and was just rear-ended by another driver which caused minor damage to the rear bumper. Just after the accident he also noticed the clutch wasn't engaging properly. He took the car in to have it looked at and have the body damage fixed. The dealership just called to say that he needs a new clutch for $1500. Is it possible that the clutch was somehow damaged in the accident? Is it possible he's worn out the clutch at 17,000 miles and it's just a coincidence that it happened the same time as the accident? Will they be able to tell the difference between a worn and an accident damaged clutch?
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Replying to: gobluewrigley (Aug 05, 2009 10:06 am)
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Replying to: jetaway (Aug 05, 2009 11:43 am) |
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Replying to: boogaliu (Jul 20, 2009 7:38 am) After I hit 31,000 I started to experience problems from 1st to 2nd gear. The dealership ignored my problem and could not witness the same thing. The problem continued and I went back to the dealership but their only suggestion was to get a fluid flush and said the fluid was a bit low. The next day I went to a transmission specific shop recommended to me and they told me that I had a leak and that Mazda would probably cover something like this so early on. So I went back to the dealership to point out my leak that went undetected a few days earlier. Now at 35,000 Mazda covered a new front axle and the dealership told me that it would probably not be long before the transmission would go so I should consider buying an extended warranty. After driving 700 miles on it back home I could not even reverse without my transmission acting up. I had no choice but to leave my car at the dealership for a few weeks before finally getting Mazda's assistance on the vehicle. I was rejected by them twice for assistance but gained sympathy from the GM at the dealership in my hometown. To be honest, I feel very used by this corporation being that I just got out of school and had to put over $2,000 into a fairly new car, including service that did not cure my transmission issues. I filed with Better Businesses and nothing came of it. However, I'd be willing to file a complaint with you if you would like because this is just ridiculous. A transmission and engine should be warranted for 50k. |
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