Mazda Melting Dashboard Lawsuit
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Mazda Melting Dashboard Lawsuit
So Mazda recently got slapped with a lawsuit with regard to the Melting dashboard in their newer model cars and decided to help out the driver. But with respect to the Rx-8 they won't? Hmm I might give corporate a call again. I would at least be able to do half. You think we will reach middle ground now?
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Will do. Tt was only uptill recently they gave in cause someone recorded a video of the cracking/melting causing a glare or something that reflected the sunlight which was a safety issue. Its money for them but they make billions and they could do this cause them not fixing it, they are saying they dont care about their customers or how their customers feel about the car they purchased. If one buys a Mazda and wants it to look good and feel safe then as a company they should care about that. It would only strengthen the relationship with the customers and the company but as you said they would have to reinvent the dash. Idk... lets see.
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Will do. Tt was only uptill recently they gave in cause someone recorded a video of the cracking/melting causing a glare or something that reflected the sunlight which was a safety issue. Its money for them but they make billions and they could do this cause them not fixing it, they are saying they dont care about their customers or how their customers feel about the car they purchased. If one buys a Mazda and wants it to look good and feel safe then as a company they should care about that. It would only strengthen the relationship with the customers and the company but as you said they would have to reinvent the dash. Idk... lets see.
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Anywho, good luck!
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http://am.mazdaserviceinfo.com/libra...r%20Letter.pdf
https://mazda.custhelp.com/app/answersnew/detail/a_id/2
Last edited by mazdafan1892; 01-08-2017 at 04:39 PM.
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So.here is the scoop. They said they would not be able to fix the cracking at this time but maybe if I have the part inspected, its possible they might or at least go half. I bet they wouldn't though. To inspect it and test it prolly cost and arm and a leg. Sigh.
They also said I was the first one to call reporting this issue. Meaning no one else has mentioned this to Mazda.
They also said I was the first one to call reporting this issue. Meaning no one else has mentioned this to Mazda.
Last edited by mazdafan1892; 01-09-2017 at 06:10 PM.
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So.here is the scoop. They said they would not be able to fix the cracking at this time but maybe if I have the part inspected, its possible they might or at least go half. I bet they wouldn't though. To inspect it and test it prolly cost and arm and a leg. Sigh.
They also said I was the first one to call reporting this issue. Meaning no one else has mentioned this to Mazda.
They also said I was the first one to call reporting this issue. Meaning no one else has mentioned this to Mazda.
Maybe car manufacturers should browse their fan forums once in a while, lol.
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BS. Who is they? and who would inspect it other than Mazda? Air bag covers and dashes crack over time, this is not a part that is cracking on cars that are under warranty. The melting issue is totally different and affects the resale and model reputation of Mazda vehicles that actually sell well, it's not related to the RX-8 and the Rx-8 reputation and resale is already ruined so they won't do anything about it.
If they are not fixing the faulty power steering and clutch pedal issue (well they did extend the warranty on the clutch pedal but it didn't do **** for those of us past 8 years from the sold date) which both can be very dangerous, they are not fixing a crack in an air bag cover.
If they are not fixing the faulty power steering and clutch pedal issue (well they did extend the warranty on the clutch pedal but it didn't do **** for those of us past 8 years from the sold date) which both can be very dangerous, they are not fixing a crack in an air bag cover.
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I'm not known on here as a smarta%$ but I actually can be in person. So why not get people organized and get them to warranty our tires,because we all know that they didn't last the 30,000 or wth ever the tread life warranty was. Unfortunately this car is passed it's prime and trying to get mazda to continue to throw money at it doesn't help our situation for future projects. It would seem more beneficial to conceive a way to refurbish rotor housings. But, like I said, this car has run its course.
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I'm not known on here as a smarta%$ but I actually can be in person. So why not get people organized and get them to warranty our tires,because we all know that they didn't last the 30,000 or wth ever the tread life warranty was. Unfortunately this car is passed it's prime and trying to get mazda to continue to throw money at it doesn't help our situation for future projects. It would seem more beneficial to conceive a way to refurbish rotor housings. But, like I said, this car has run its course.
Just my two cents.
Have a good day.
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So my question is this: Is your dashboard peeling and cracking or is it just your airbag cover that's cracking? It would be nice for Mazda to do something about the cracking airbag cover. I have two 8's with a cracked cover. The third is just fine....for now... I also have a Porsche 944 that has a cracked dashboard. Porsche knew about their dashes cracking and the inferior materials used in its construction and did nothing about the issue. I have to either remove the dash and repair it myself, pay to buy a refurbished dash or just live with its ugliness. I have chosen to live with it for the time being, as I have with my 8's. Luckily however, the passenger side airbag cover in the 8 is easy to replace, its just costly for what it is.
Keep us posted if you hear anything from Mazda regarding your complaint.
Keep us posted if you hear anything from Mazda regarding your complaint.
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Mine went from not cracked to full on spider web in a year. It's annoying as I am OCD about car. But spending $300.00 plus for a new is a hard pill to swallow and buying a used one is risky. My friend had his covered, but mine is too far gone for that so I may get a used one covered and see how it goes.
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My cover went over the summer, so now both of mine have a 2" crack. I asked the service manager what the replacement costs a couple of weeks ago and he told me it was $527 for the panel. I tried to have the one in my daughter's repaired last year by a gentleman who repairs our upholstery on boats and he couldn't get the repair to bond. It lasted 12 years so I believe that exceeds what a manufacturer forecasts you to own a car before trading for a newer vehicle. I don't see them paying much attention to the issue.