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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1YVHP80C885••••••2008 Mazda MAZDA6
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
104on the model
27builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 6Electrical System 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2019
Driving 2008 mazda 6 when the at light came on and the automatic transmission slipped from gear reengaged very harshly into third gear. The 5 speed automatic transmission dropped 4th and 5th gear after re-engaging
Air BagsAug 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V354000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
StructureApr 2011
The contact owns a 2008 mazda 6. The contact stated, the two engine mount bolts broke in half, causing the engine to fall and break the axle shaft and the valve cover gaskets. The dealer stated that it was normal for the 2008 mazda3. The contact stated there was some vibration…
Fuel SystemJan 2010
November , 17 , 2009 - car lost power while driving ,and came to a stop on the road.car towed in at compass mazda in middletown,ny. After one day of sitting at the dealership ,car started by itself . Paid $ 48.00 for diagnosis. January, 1, 2010 - car did not start . Car towed in…
Air BagsOct 2015
The contact owns a 2008 mazda 6. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V345000 (air bags) and 15V382000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1YVHP80C885M38023 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.