My dashboard is melting with the consistency of peanut butter. I have brought the car to mazda and they will not stand behind their car.
2010 Mazda MAZDA3 body complaints
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Dashboard is melting, creating a shiny surface that creates a severe glare and inhibits vision. This is more than just a cosmetic issue. Mazda refused to fix the problem for my 2010 mazda3 with only 47000 miles on it.
Mazda 3 2010 dash is melting. I have been noticing a glare over the last few months from the dash to the windshield that in sunny conditions was making it difficult to see through the glare. I thought it was potentially some adhesive leaking out of the seam of the dash. It was getting worse over time so this weekend I attempted to clean off the substance. I found that it was not a substance but the dash had become soft and sticky. It was not able to be cleaned off. I have used a sunshade since I owned the car (oct 2009). I have lived in south florida since 1985 and have owned multiple cars. I learned the hard way that you must shade your dash to prevent it from being damaged. However, over the last 30 years, no dash has melted and caused a dangerous glare that is a safety hazard.
The dashboard on my mazda 3 seems to be melting in hot weather. When the sun shines directly on the dash, it causes a horrible glare on the windshield making it very difficult to see what is directly in front of me. It is the worst in afternoon sunny weather.
My dashboard is melting. The glare gets so bad I can't see out of the windshield.
The dashboard is "melting". The polymers are breaking down, it is sticky, and causing a glare on the road/when driving which is dangerous.
Interior dashboard melting causing blinding glare and stickiness to anything placed on top of it.
Dashboard on the driver side began to melt, and continued to do so. The dashboard is sticky and collects dust and grim. The melted material has a glossy shine reflecting a bright glare into the drivers eyes and onto the windshield. It causes a driving hazard when operating the vehicle.
I have a dash that is melting. It is over the instrument cluster and is turning to a tarry like substance. I does have a lot of reflection and could cause some vision impairment from the glare it produces. I think it is a design flaw. The above incident date is when I noticed the dash.
My daughter's 2010 mazda3 has a dashboard that is melting. She says the glare from it when driving is very bad. This is a major safety issue and from what I am seeing regarding complaints, there are many complaints regarding this. Why has this not been addressed as a recall? It is obviously a manufacturer defect?
My dashboard began to melt, and has continued to do so since. The dashboard is sticky and collections dust and grim. The melted material has a glossy shine which reflects a bright glare into the drivers eyes and onto the windshield. It is cosmetically unattractive and causes a driving hazard when operating the vehicle.
I noticed that my dash board has started to melt creating a visibility problems. It is very sticky.
My mazda3 dashboard is melting. I have never used any chemical substances to clean the interior of my car. I live in south florida and I've recently been using a sunshade protector but that doesn't not seem to be helping. The glare from the dashboard affects my vision of the road. I constantly have to clean my windshield with mild dish soap because the residue transfer from my sunshade onto my windshield. The cost of replacing my dashboard is not included in my extended warranty package. I have complained to my mazda dealer on multiple occasions, but I was told that I would have to pay $1,200.00 to replace this problem. Is there anything that can be done?
The dashboard is melting on the mound above the steering wheel, in direct line of view of road and continues to spread. Sticky glue type texture that never dries. Unable to put a sun blocker in the vehicle to contain the spreading issue and while driving it creates glare.
My dashboard is melting and has been for the last year. The glare this causes on the windshield makes it hard to see.
My mazda 2010 dashboard appears to be melting.
The dashboard is melting away, very sticky and very shiny causing the sun to impair vision as I'm driving.
The dashboard of my mazda3 seems to be melting. The bright shiny plastic is creating a glare that hinders my vision while driving. The plastic is sticky to the touch. Also, when my car has been sitting for awhile during the day it smells of melted plastic when you get back into it.
I have a 2010 mazda 3, bought brand new, off the lot in 2010 and the dashboard is melting, causing a severe glare on the windshield. This is causing me a driving hazard as the glare makes it hard to see! The dash material is also cracking and melting around the AC vents.
The dashboard is melting!! It appears that it is deteriorating causing visibility issues. It is becoming sticky and apparently is a manufacturer defect. As the sun glares down on the windshield, the suns' rays bounce off the shiny dashboard causing me to lose vision in traffic. The mazda dealer is not wanting to replace it stating it is out of warranty. They want me to pay over $400 for the labor and 50% of the part. I even called the mazda hq and they refuse to cover the damage, stating they could do nothing better than the offer the dealership gave me. I requested to speak to higher up management at corporate but was told by the representative that nobody could assist me further. This is so absurd!!! Please help before I have an accident.
The dashboard is melting causing a reflection on the front window which is a driving hazard as the reflection on the window causes limited visibility while driving. Dashboard is melted and sticky to the touch, mostly in front of the drivers side but also to a lesser degree on passenger side. No chemicals have been used on the dashboard.
Dashboard is melting. It has not been exposed to any chemicals that would cause it.
Vehicle has the melting dashboard issue reported on nissan, mazda, lexus and toyota http://www.abcactionnews.com/money/consumer/taking-action-for-you/hundreds-of-drivers-say-their-dashboard-is-melting-and-car-makers-are-not-issuing-a-recall http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=458121.
Car's dashboard is melting close to the windshield. It is shiny and sticky, and the reflection of the shining dash can sometimes be seen in the windshield.
Dashboard melting.
Dashboard is melting, which has made the surface highly reflective. This results in poor visibility when it reflects into the windshield. Could lead to accident if it remains as-is.
The top of the dashboard near the windshield is melting. The dashboard is sticky to the touch and has a very glossy look to it. When driving during certain times of the day, the dashboard causes a glare on the windshield in front of the driver making it difficult to see while driving the vehicle.
Black 2010 mazda 3, purchased used in december 2011; about a year and a half later the dash started getting sticky and now it is literally melting. I have never used any cleaning products on the interior of the car and when I do clean the inside of my car, I use a soft towel. Now I cant even clean my dashboard, due to the stickiness and possibility of ruining it even more. The dash causes a severe glare while driving and I feel this lack of visibility is a hazard to the operator of the vehicle, passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians.
Dashboard is melting on my daughters car.
Dashboard is melting and causing glare on windshield. Continues to get progressively worse with the heat. Visibility getting worse as well.
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