Mazda cars, SUVs, and minivans have been consistently ranked among the top brands. Although Mazda is a small automaker, it has a reputation for making high-quality, safe, and reliable models.
Despite the consumers’ tendency to overlook the automaker, Mazda has delivered world-class models. Whether it’s an MX-5 Miata roadster, CX-30, CX-50, CX-9, or Mazda’s first electric car, the automaker has spoiled consumers with unlimited choice.
Some Mazda models do not live up to the automaker’s promise by becoming lemon cars. Unfortunately, consumers who buy lemon Mazda cars experience inconvenience, unplanned expenses, and unreliability.
Luckily, California lemon law protects consumers who accidentally buy vehicles with persistent defects that manufacturers have failed to fix.
If you’re stuck with a defective Mazda vehicle, consider speaking to an experienced lemon law attorney about your legal options.
California lemon laws cover new or used Mazda vehicles with the manufacturer’s new vehicle warranty.
Here’s an example of covered Mazda vehicles:
If Mazda or its dealership doesn’t repair a defective vehicle after a ‘’reasonable number’’ of attempts, Mazda must either:
A California lemon law attorney can help you pursue a refund or replacement from the automaker.
Although the Mazda CX-3 is technically the smallest SUV in the automaker’s line-up, it compensates with impeccable features. In line with its crossover design, it combines comfort, efficiency, and high-rated performance.
The CX-3 boasts a 146-hp four-cylinder engine that powers its impeccable performance. As such, it easily turns from zero to 60 mph within 8.1 seconds. It is also a fun-to-drive ride due to its numerous elements, including a lively chassis, a masterful suspension, and a well-handled body roll.
The Mazda CX-3 is the perfect fit for people who love fuel efficiency. If you choose the front-wheel drive model, you’ll enjoy approximately 29 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
More importantly, the model has a well-built, impressively built cabin with a comfortable, straightforward driving position.
The Mazda CX-5 has an excellent reputation in the market for its athletic performance, spacious cargo room, near-luxury interiors, and impeccable exterior looks. You can credit its athletic performance to its standard 2.5-cylinder engine that produces 186 lb-ft of torque and 187 hp.
Although not much, the Mazda CX-5 has a towing capacity of up to 2000 pounds, better than some competitors, like Volkswagen Tiguan or Honda CR-V. If you opt for the large CX-5 with an option of a turbo engine, you can enjoy a maximum trailering capacity of 3500 pounds.
It is undoubtedly Mazda’s most reliable sports car. If you love performance, the Mazda Mx-miata has a 2.0 four-cylinder engine that produces 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. The impeccable hose power makes it possible to clock 0-60 mph in 60 seconds.
The Mazda Mx-Miata also delivers comfort. If you hit a quick succession of bumps, the ride becomes bouncy. It has top-quality shocks and springs, making it the firmest ride among the Mazda models.
Despite being a small car hauling around a 2.0-litre engine, it delivers an impressive fuel economy of 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
Mazda 3 is a reliable four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback vehicle. Its impeccable performance is an added advantage of the vehicle. Whether you opt for the 191-hp 2.5-litre four-cylinder or 250-hp turbocharged 2.5-litre, both are guaranteed to deliver excellent performance.
Here are the top qualities of the Mazda 3:
Despite its impressive qualities, the Mazda 3 could be more spacious. It has an underwhelming cargo room and tight back seats. Nonetheless, its space is well-designed to accommodate lots of stuff.
The Mazda CX-9 has a high reliability and quality score. Overall, the 3-row crossover mid-size SUV boasts impeccable interiors and athletic performance. The automaker designed the Mazda CX-9 with a turbo-charged 2.5-litre I-4 engine that delivers 250hp and 320 lb-ft of torque.
Although the Mazda CX-9 feels like a smaller mid-SUV in various ways, it’s more athletic than most competitors. You can rely on it due to its confident braking system and easy maneuvering in tight spaces.
It also responds well when needed, accelerating from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds. Whether rushing to work or enjoying a road trip, the CX-9 has excellent comfort. It has well-designed front seats that offer ample support to your back and posture.
According to data from NHTSA, consumers have expressed disappointment with the 2021 CX-30 by registering 66 complaints. In addition, the automaker has issued two recalls and over 350 manufacturer communications to address various defects.
Here are the major defects with the model:
Other notable defects with the Mazda CX-30 include faulty forward collision avoidance, service brakes, and a defective vehicle speed control unit.
The 2018 Mazda 6 has a turbocharged 2.5-cylinder engine that supports its superior performance. Even so, several consumers have expressed dissatisfaction with the model— with the automaker having already issued two recalls.
Below are the major issues with the Mazda model:
Other reported vehicle defects include electrical systems, visibility, and structural defects.
The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is an excellent crossover SUV that delivers driving fun and utility due to its powerful chassis. Consumers also loved it because its beautifully designed exterior looks crowned by a long hood and a sweeping rear end.
Even so, many consumers have expressed reservations about the model—at least two dozen complaints on the NHTSA website touch on engine defects, faulty steering, electrical system faults, and defective suspension.
The automaker has also issued two recalls as follows:
The 2021 Mazda 3 delivers impressive performance, steady handling, and comfortable interiors. Even so, consumers have registered several complaints. In addition, the automaker has issued a recall to fix a defective tire air valve.
Here are common complaints:
Consumers have also expressed dissatisfaction with faulty features, including electrical systems, service brake defects, and faulty forward collision avoidance.
According to NHTSA, the automaker has issued five recalls with approximately 500 consumer-registered complaints affecting the model.
Here’s a sample of the major issues with the model:
Other considerable defects with the 2016 Mazda CX-5 include airbags, faulty power trains, fuel system issues, electrical system issues, and engine defects. The several recalls issued by the automaker were meant to solve exterior lighting defects, steering, visibility, structure, and fuel system defects.
If you bought a Mazda MX-30 hoping to enjoy road trips with your family, a persistent engine defect could derail your intention. You’ll likely experience frequent stalling, loss of drive power, and engine failure, making it an unreliable car.
With that in mind, consider working closely with an experienced lemon law attorney to maximize your chances of compensation.
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