2010 Mazda MAZDA3 seats problems

Filed Feb 18, 2025 · Seats · AL

This vehicle is subject to recall #: 17V‑082 referring to a drivers seat lifter link than can break. My car has a broken lifter link, was brought to the dealership and instead of replacing the entire seat adjuster unit like the recall states, they simply installed a reinforcement bracket. When brought back to Med Center Mazda they state it has already been repaired and therefore cannot be repaired again. The vehicle still has a broken seat lifter link.

Filed Aug 2, 2023 · Seats · NJ

Monday 7/10/2023 car was fine ie (the seat) next day Tues 7/11/2023 opened drivers side door couldn’t believe my eyes. The driver seat had somehow migrated clear up to an inch from my chest to the steering wheel. I called Maple Shade Turnersville to make an appointment-wasn’t able to get in until 7/20/2023. I was told I had to return on 7/24/2023. Did that. Appt was 7:30AM. Was given a loaner car. At around 10:30 Am Mazda Tuenersville called to ask me to return the loaner (?). When I arrived Pat Kearny told me he couldn’t do anything to help with the car seat. Told me my car was too old that they didn’t make parts for my 2010 Mazda 3 for the already recalled seat problems. Now I’m in a big bind. My steering wheel is one inch from my chest. I am very upset what happened here.

Filed Jul 25, 2023 · Electrical, Seats · 61,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated upon opening the driver's side door, she noticed that the front driver's side seat had independently moved closer to the steering wheel. The contact stated that the seat failed to move back to the original position after several attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to squeeze herself into the seat and drove to the dealer, who informed the contact that the driver's side seat bolts needed to be broken to move the seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V082000 (Seats); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · 166,019 miles · CA

I believe that (recall campaign 0917b) safety recall applies to my 2010 mazda3 gt, although it took over 2.5 years to occur (august 2017) the complete fallouts didn't happen until now...(december 2020) initially, felt a pop in my back (from the frame?) while I was driving, pulled over and the seats moved fine so didn't think anything of. Meanwhile, a distinct rattling occurred intermittently behind me. Took the car to the local dealership (paid their special service diagnostic fee of ($165+) with 'master technicians' who know about this seat recall, yet, found nothing wrong with the seat or even looked if you ask me, yet wanted me to correct the noise by by installing both front and rear new suspension (~$1000). Took the vehicle to a suspension specialist and found only one (1) part of the suspension that may have required correcting but was still in good condition. I asked if the remaining suspension components were safe and if they would need replacement. And they said'no' only one (1), and it was barely damaged, but I replaced it anyway. Took it back for an oil change since they were treating me honestly. Two days later, as I was leaving my work, the seat fell off the right rail as I was driving. In retrospect, the push nuts on the right side popped off and the driver's seat back frame has lost its integrity, so I sat askew. Unable to drive safely unless a piece of wood is holding the seat to the rail. Is it possible to still repair my car's driver's seat under the aforementioned safety recall? I don't feel safe driving and am without options at this time. Please help!!

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Seats · 115,500 miles · CA

There was a pop I felt in my back as I was driving (july 2017) I never thought much of it at the time. Due to my work, I had my vehicle maintenance many different mazda dealerships. I have had my dash replaced (wescott, national city, ca) but no one mentioned the seat problem that I can recall. Now it is december 2020 and the entire right side of the seat has broken? While driving I sit askew the right half of my body is lower than the other. I shouldn't have to pay for another seat when this was an active recall no matter the delay.

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · 121,413 miles · AL

As soon as possible as you can do it so it can be fix and drive right and I you can come and get it and I need a rental car until my is fix

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Electrical, Seats · 121,314 miles · AL

Everything need's to be repair on it asap as you can do it so the car can be fix

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Seats · 95,000 miles · OK

The seat is not secure to the frame or something, rocks like a rocking chair.

Filed Jul 2, 2020 · Seats · 174,000 miles · CA

My dashboard above the steering wheel is very hard to clean and has a constant very bad glare that wont go away, and makes it extremely difficult to see through the windshield at times. It's almost as if its melting. It has been like this since I bought it around 2 years ago. My driver seat started shift when I turn corners, last week 6/24/2020 and I'm scared for mine and my babies safety as I am a new mom, also the wellbeing of others on the road. I dont drive it much unless needed, and have been fortunate enough to be able to work from home.

Filed May 1, 2020 · Seats · 70,000 miles · AZ

My driver seat has substantial unwanted movement. I was getting out of the vehicle when I heard a loud crack. The seat now moves 2" back and forth while accelerating and decelerating. This is impairing my ability to properly use the clutch pedal and maintaining speed with the gas pedal.