2006 Mazda MAZDA3: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 113,500 miles · PA

Car continuingly shows evap dtcs including p0443 and p0446 as well as either too rich or too lean fuel mixture and and o2 sensor issue code. Both o2 sensors were replace previously. The main concern is dangerous and has already almost caused several accidents while the issue has occurred after driving from a stopped position. The issue is, when the vehicle stops at 0 MPH, the normal idling RPM speed is around 750rpm. During stops longer than a second, the car will lower the idle rpms to about 500rpm and stay until the throttle is engaged. When the throttle is engaged the vehicle hesitates and comes close to stalling. The vehicle will not power the wheels above about 1000rpms when the throttle is fully depressed and the car will hesitate until the car starts to gradually move forward. This all is happening in the intersection. As the car gets to the intersection, the car starts to pick up to about 1000 to 1500rpm and only then will the car start to fully drive forward without relation to driver's forced depression of the throttle. Basically the vehicle is defiantly not going above 1500rpm until the vehicle is a certain ways forward. This is very dangerous and I have already had very close calls with a dodge durango, a tractor trailer, an unidentified sedan, and a toyota prius (of all the vehicles in the world). I was almost "t-boned" by a prius. This issue is I believe to be an issue with the fuel system or engine as this issue only really occurs when it is very very humid or hot out. Usually above 80 degrees with any humidity at all. Could be a vaporlock, although somewhat unusual for a fuel injected vehicle, it isn't impossible.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Engine · 95,100 miles · TN

I was driving on the interstate when all of the sudden my car went from 5th gear to neutral...the car jerked/bucked and I was thrown into the lane next to me. Thank goodness I did not hit anyone else or cause an accident. Even driving in town the car does not get into gear like it should and stalls out then bucks abruptly. The at light flashes and engine light came on. Had the car diagnosed by 3 different shops and the dealer and was told it was the TCM (transmission control module). My 2006 mazda3 has been maintained extremely well and always serviced when suggested. I just hit 95k miles. I have not had any other problems besides this one. I'm extremely concerned for my safety when this problem happens with the transmission so I have tried to get it fixed promptly but none of the auto shops can order this part. They all have told me it's on "back order". Even the dealer is not able to get this part for me. It's been 3 weeks now since my car started having this problem and I've had to get a rental car to get to work since it's unsafe to drive my car. I'm very disappointed that mazda can't seem to take care of this issue. All the auto shops I've spoke to including my local dealer have said this TCM part is the most common complaint and problem for this model. If this is so common why can they not get the part necessary to fix the problem? And why has this part not been recalled by mazda?... Are they not concerned about the safety of their drivers?... I cannot keep paying for a rental car especially when I'm going to have to spend a ton to have this part fixed once the part is actually available. I want to know what can be done about this? I thought I had a reliable car from a reliable and dependable maker but now I'm worried I made a mistake purchasing this car.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · MI

During normal vehicle operation, without warning or indication, the vehicle master clutch cylinder plunger connecting from the clutch pedal to the master cylinder in the interior of the vehicle broke and disconnected the linkage between the clutch pedal and the clutch master cylinder thereby rendering the clutch system inoperable. This caused the inability to disengage the transmission from the drive gears and into neutral, which therefore caused the engine to stall once I safely braked to a stop. In my situation I was able to safely stop the vehicle, but this issue may cause a safety issue if I were at high speeds.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda 3. While at a stop light, the oil pressure warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the oil housing filter fractured. The contact diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 71,000 miles · FL

Car stalled while driving ,lost power cant turn the wheel.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda mazda3. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. The vehicle suddenly stalled while making a left turn. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact stopped the vehicle in a parking area and after restarting the vehicle, the steering and brakes responded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · PA

I am writing in regards to my mazda3 that I have taken to your certified mazda repair center 5 (five) times with no success of repair. The failure of a successful repair substantially impairs the safety and value of my vehicle. I would like to get this situation resolved at once so that I can go on with my life without the worry of paying for a lemon car and stop having to drive around in a rental car that is less fuel efficient and less comfortable than my car. There are three major reasons I requested service for my car: 1. The service engine light has been coming on randomly. 2. On one occasion the vehicle has stalled on an oncoming ramp of rt. 202 traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour. I could hardly pull the car over because the steering wheel was too heavy to operate. Fortunately there was no traffic accident. 3. Another major reason for my safety worries is that the side airbag off light started to come on constantly. After an expert visit, I was told that I will be getting a new car. 2 weeks after that the paperwork processes was completed a new car was ready for me to pick up, so I went to the dealership to pick up my car only to find out that I had to pay $2,300 in order to take the new car. Then the next day I was told by you on the phone that the deal was cancelled by mazda because I didn't want to pay for this unfair resolution. Then the owner of the dealership personally explained to me that they needed to purchase my car, sell it to another consumer and then sell me a new car. There are two things unethical about this: 1. You cannot sell a car with safety defects to another consumer. 2. You cannot leave me with no option but to trade in my car and purchase a new car when this car is a lemon. Based on the pennsylvania attorney general description my car is a lemon car. I feel that I have done all that is humanly possible in this matter and have yet to see any results.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Engine, Steering · VA

2006 mazda 3i touring stalled while at a traffic light. *ts the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the stalling. The power steering made strange noises when the consumer made a u-turn or pulled into a parking lot.

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · NV

In the month of march, I started to notice that in the first morning the car would hesitate to start. Contacted my local mazda dealer in reno and notified them of the problem. Their response was that the problem had to do with nevada gas. On june 17th, while visiting las vegas, the cars engine stalled while in gear on the freeway, it took two attempts to restart the car. I returned to reno, and contacted an attorney and found that there were three major componets, that were all linked to the fuel system of the car. I contacted the mazda dealership and still have no answers or solutions.