Problems with 2010 Mazda Mazda3 STRUCTURE

My dashboard is melting and has been for the last year. the glare this causes on the windshield makes it hard to see. *tr

My mazda 2010 dashboard appears to be melting. *tr

I noticed that my dash board has started to melt creating a visibility problems. it is very sticky. *tr

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. *tr

The dashboard under the front windshield has started to melt. the result is a sticky gunk that is impossible to wipe off or clean. this issue causes for a safety concern because driving during the day results in glares from the defected dashboard. car is no longer under warranty, and don't have the financial means to replace. *tr

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. *tr

Dashboard is melting on my daughters car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 mazda mazda3. the contact stated that driving at 60 mph, the dash board was melting which created a glare that blocked the visibility of the driver when light reflected off of the dash board. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Dashboard is melting. it has not been exposed to any chemicals that would cause it. *tr

The dashboard is melting in the florida heat. not much else to explain but that when it's left in the sun it melts.. *tr

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? *tr

Dash cover melting in hot sun. turns into a sticky film and reflect the sun as you are driving.

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. *tr

Dashboard "melted". it's shiny ( bad glare) and very sticky as though the glue has risen up through it. *tr

I have a 2010 mazda 3i and the dashboard is melting into a black rubber tar alike substance very sticky and is reflecting onto my windshield blocking my view of traffic after noticing it early on i tried using a windshield visor but to no affect due to the amount of melting the image of the shiny melting rubber is reflecting onto my windshield now to the point i'm seeing it i can not clean it due to its stickiness and the reflection is getting worse if i can not see what's in front of me is that not a safely concern when your field of view is blocked by a defected part made by mazda its. *tr

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. *tr

The dash cover in the car is melting and the glare from the melted dash is causing problems with visibility. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. the contact stated that the dashboard was melting. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 25,250.

Dashboard is melting creating horrible glare in line of vision occluding oncoming cars. spoke to mazda hq with no help simply stating that they had heard of this happening to other cars of the same make and year but since it isn't causing a "safety hazard" they will not cover it under warranty or recall it. i have pictures of how terrible the glare of the dashboard reflection is creating while driving. i feel like this is a safety hazard and someone will fail to see an oncoming car or child crossing the street due to this defect. feel free to contact me. thank you for your consideration! *tr

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. *tr

I own a 2010 mazda 3 i-touring and i began to notice around the summer of 2014 that the top of my dashboard on the driver side started to melt. since it first started it has greatly expanded in size- it's beginning to cross over to the passenger side. it's also leaving a sticky residue on the dash that hinders my ability to clean it nor can i put up any sun visors to protect the rest of the interior because the visors will stick to the dash. if i'm driving in direct sunlight the dashboard emits a horrify glare on the windshield that has me worried that, as time goes on, driving will become unsafe. *tr

The dashboard within my vechile is metling. it is a gooey, sticky area all the way across the dashboard. it creates a reflective glare that interferes with my driving. *tr

The dashboard is melting. the reflection from the melting, shiny, dashboard can make driving difficult at times because the reflections from the dashboard onto the front windshield can negatively affect visibility. *tr

The dashboard on my 2010 mazda3 hatchback is melting and sticky. while driving towards the sun, the glare from the shiny sticky area reflects onto the windshield and makes it very difficult to see out. in fact, i didn't even notice the sticky melting dash at first, what i noticed first was the fact that i was having difficulty seeing out of the windshield. i take very good care of my car. i have not used a bunch of cleaners on the dash in the past. i do use a sun shade in the windshield when parked. *tr

The dashboard in my 2010 mazda 3 is melting making it look as if a sticky substance is covering it. on touch, fingers stick to the dashboard. the car remains in a covered parking garage at all times, so it is not being exposed to extreme heat conditions. the only exposure to the sun is while driving and during that time, the car's air conditioning is on. the sticky substance causes a glare on the windshield, which in florida is a major safety concern. it seems a very cheap and defective material has been used in the manufacturing of the dashboard. *tr

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. *tr

Dashboard of my mazda 3 2010 is sticky and melting causing a glare on my windshield. this is very unsafe as i drive during high traffic times. *tr

The dashboard of my 2010 mazda3 is melting. i noticed this about a month ago, but whether it started before that i'm not sure. now there is a glossy sheen to the dashboard that impairs my vision when driving in the morning or the evening, when the sun is rising or setting. it creates a glare on the glass. *tr

Dashboard melting which causes glare while driving. *tr

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. *tr

There is an area of approximately 6" wide of dashboard that is melting directly above the steering wheel. when driving, the sun shines directly on the melted parts and causes a glare which prevents me from seeing the road clearly. *tr

I bought my 2010 mazda 3 brand new. now that i have paid it off, i've noticed the dashboard starting to melt right above the steering wheel. this started over the summer and has become worse spreading over a rather large portion of my dash. and while this may look like an undesirable black tar mess, it's actually a very large safety issue as it's impeding upon my visibility. the glare on a bright sunny day has been so bad that i've had to put my head out the window in order to see. i could drive perhaps another way, or wait until there is no sun, but that is not how my life works. i don't understand why there is not a recall about this safety issue. *tr

The dashboard on my mazda 3, 2010 is melting. it is soft and sticky. *tr

As an owner of a 2010 mazda 3 over the past year i have been noticing a sticky film on my dashboard. it has become increasingly worse and i realized my dashboard is melting!! it causing a blindspot due to the reflection of the sun. i have not suffered any damage yet but clearly this is faulty on behalf of mazda and they should replace the dashboard as it is a safety hazard. *tr

The dashboard on my car has begun to melt, creating a very shiny slick which (when driving at the proper angle) causes the sun to reflect into my eyes. while i have had the car for about 5 years, it has only begun to melt this summer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda. the contact stated that the dashboard in the vehicle was melting. the contact mentioned the melted dashboard reflects onto the windshield and caused a glare that would affect the contacts visibility. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure was mileage was 38,000. updated 10/09/14*lj

My melting dashboard is getting progressively worse. i purchased my mazda used in april 2014 and didn't notice the dashboard issue (at the time i test drove it was dusk). over the past year, it has gotten so bad it cannot be cleaned or even touched. i park my mazda in the garage or in the shade/use sunshades at work. in the mornings or afternoons when driving on the busy highway, the glare is so bad i sometimes have to lift myself out of the seat in order to see through a patch of window that doesn't have the glare. this is absolutely ridiculous and the fact that mazda is allowing this to go on in light of the huge safety issue is abhorrent, not to mention all the consumer complaints. get with the program mazda before some gets seriously injured or killed! *tr

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. *tr

Dashboard is melting and causing glare on windshield. continues to get progressively worse with the heat. visibility getting worse as well. *tr

Sticky substance on the dashboard has affected my vision while i drive due to a heated car and excessive sun glare. i purchased a sun visor which is now melting onto my dashboard. at the slightest touch a sticky, gooey, tar substance that becomes hot rubs off onto my hand.when driving, the melting substance reflects off the glass and makes it hard for me to see while driving. in summary, my dashboard is melting. . *tr

Dashboard melting. *tr

The dashboard in my mazda 3 is "melting". the dashboard is sticky, tacky to the touch and deforming. the car is 4.5 years old and the dealership will not cover the issue under the extended warranty, my factory warranty expired last year. this is clearly a manufacturing defect.the dashboard has become shiny in the affected area due to the "melting" and is reflecting the sunlight into my eyes during driving in sunny weather and is becoming a safety issue. *js

I own a 2010 mazda 3. within the last year, the dash has started to melt. i've contacted mazda and because it's out of warranty, they were unable to help in anyway. the car is only 4 years old! *tr

The dash has a goo / has melted from heat smells and has caused a shine that causes difficulty to see as driving. *tr

Interior dashboard melting causing blinding glare and stickiness to anything placed on top of it. *tr

More than a year ago, i started to notice that my dashboard started to melt. the toxic fumes started affecting my allergies and now i'm suffering from severe sinusitis. *tr

Dashboard is very shiny. started to reflect of windshield and cause a glare. very sticky and is literally melting. has a constant shine can no longer clean it and glare is getting worse and dangerous at this point. *js

When my vehicle was about 4 years old my dashboard started to melt completely. it leaves a glare across my whole windshield obstructing my view.

I'm writing this complaint to officially detail, in writing, that mazda has refused to acknowledge the fact that the dashboard on my 2010 mazda3 has melted! i brought this issue to their attention this past april, 2014, when i had my car at my local shop for other repair issues. my advisor called later that afternoon to say that his manager stated that because my car was "out of warranty", it was my responsibility to replace the dashboard at a cost of approximately $1000 out of pocket! they were not accommodating at all. this is completely ludicrous! cars should not melt! my dashboard is totally ruined! i can never again even wipe it off as it has literally turned into the consistency of flypaper! the melted, sticky, mess gets on/ruins everything it touches! and, this isn't even the worst part! the glare that radiates off of my windshield at certain times of the day is horrific! driving is a total safety hazard!! i am afraid to drive my car! it's so dangerous! i have pictures i can send if you would like to see them! i find this to be completely unacceptable! warranty or not, this is a blatant defect in the manufacturing of this car! my local news channel has done an investigation on this issue and the last i heard, lawyers are getting involved and they had mentioned a class action lawsuit against mazda, lexus, and nissan. something needs to be done. this is not a rare incident! this is a huge, prevalent problem! not to mention, the value of my car is now in the toilet! if i went to trade it in or sell it, even though it only has 59,000 miles, i would take a huge hit on what i would get for it! this is a defect! mazda needs to be held accountable and they need to be forced to replace all of these defects (using new, updated dashboard material so it doesn't happen again), at no cost to the consumer, before someone gets killed because of the glare issue caused by this! *tr

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? *tr