I purchased a mazda 3 new in april of 2006. Between 20,000 - 30,000 miles I noticed that the tires would probably need to be replaced soon. At 32,225 miles, my left front tire blew. The rubber was still attached to the rim, and the outer tread was still in one piece. The entire sidewall just exploded. These tires are extremely dangerous. I replaced all 4 tires in fear that there would be a new incident and not be as fortunate (injuries or damage with this blow out).
2006 Mazda MAZDA3 tires complaints
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The oem tires for this vehicle are terrible in snowy weather. The first snowstorm we had I called my dealer because I was sliding all over like a snowboard. I was told I shouldn't have a problem because they are supposed to be all-weather tires, but suggested I purchase snow tires, which I have never had to do with any other vehicle I have owned. If I had known the mazda 3 was so terrible in the snow I would not have purchased it.
I purchased a new mazda 3 in may of 2006. I live near cleveland ohio where we can have some bad winter weather. In december, we had one of the first snow storms. My car had 6,200 miles. The roads were what I would consider to have a light snow covering. The tires that are sold oem on this car are rated as all season, so I should not have any problems. I was traveling about 20 MPH, and slide sideways for about 50' then hit another vehicle coming the opposite direction, then went off the road into a 5' deep ditch. My car had about $1,400 in damage, which the insurance paid for (state farm). I am a mature driver living in this type of weather for many years. I have never driven a vehicle that handled so badly in the snow. This vehicle with the tire combination as sold is unsafe. After the accident, I have searched the internet and found numerous reviews claiming how poor the tires are in winter weather. I have filed a complaint with mazda, but was told that they would do nothing. The case number is 110849660. There is no way that this vehicle should be sold this these oem tires in the area that I live. The dealer recommended that I change the tires. I feel that mazda should replace them for me because I bought a car that has all season tires that cannot be driven in the snow. As noted, this vehicle is not safe with the oem tires.
The day after purchase of my 2006 mazda3 I was backing out of driveway, the rear brakes were grinding. They were grinding so loud I could hear them over the radio on level 2 in volume. I should not hear them at all!! I had under 30 miles on the vehicle. I called the service department and the gentleman I spoke with told me this is very common , that all do it. I am sorry , I don't believe that it should be happening, I have never had a vehicle that has done that unless the brake pads, and rotors didn't need replaced. Now, 2 months later, the brakes are still doing it, and seem to be even louder with a small squeak added in.
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