‘Gah are all car brands bad except Honda and Toyota?!’: Mechanic shows Mazda driver’s check engine light came on at only 212 miles

In 2024, it's becoming increasingly clear that automakers are producing lower-quality cars. According to New Atlas, "some well-known brands are averaging more than five issues per car," and there are reported to be twice as many issues with newer models than with cars made in 2010 or earlier. Trends show it will only get worse.

A potential example of declining quality went viral when mechanic Menjicar (@menjicar) showed viewers how a new Mazda's check engine light lit up after only 212 miles.