Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 0900403 | 02/07/2003 | 01595 | 10002064 | Rear window defroster grid line repair procedure. *tt | 08/12/2003 |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 0900104 | 02/03/2004 | 10006328 | Port or dealer installed auto-dimming (electro-chromic) mirror, with electronic compass, ambient temperature. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 0700105 | 01/18/2005 | 10016684 | Fogging on lower exterior of windshield. *tt | 09/27/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 150 | 1 | 07/13/2003 |
| Center defroster vent does not close completely. during humid or rainy conditions, the outside condensation can impare drivers view. if left unchecked the condensation can impare the middle 1/3 of the windshield.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 100 | 1 | |
| Cannot turn off heat to windshield nor upper vents. excessive heat to face causes drowsiness and it is difficult to remain alert while feet are still cold. a continuing problem reported to two mazada dealers who were not helpful.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 1170 | ||
| Power windows only worked intermittently. dealer in salem, va could not reproduce problem. dealer in dale city repaired. check engine light came on during acceleration. dealer diagnosed and determined light was associated with power windows. one week later, light came on again. dealer rotated a fuel injected, took the car for two days and deteremined that the problem was fixed. two months later, the light came on again. dealer replaced pcm. two weeks later, light is on again. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 100 | 1 | 07/04/2003 |
| Windshield wipers do not go fast enough during heavy rains. the fastest speed is not enough to clear the water away for visibility. *ak | |||