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2004 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 283 repairs.
2004 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (4%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109200 mi US $800 |
The clip that holds the driver side visor broke; I had a new one installed. |
| 155500 mi US $10 |
The headlights had yellowed badly with time and UV exposure, and were dim at night as a result. A mechanic friend sanded them clear, and now they look like new. |
| 68000 mi US $50 |
The radio face plate lost a button. Bought a new faceplate and replaced myself. |
| 57040 mi | This is my second set of wheels whereby the alloy wheels begin to corrode near the center cap on all four wheels. My first set of wheels were replaced as it was within the 3yr/80,000Km warranty. I have the top of the line extended warranty but Mazda refus This is my 2nd set of wheels whereby the finish begins to flake off near the center cap on all four wheels. 1st set replaced under basic factory 3yr/80,000Km warranty. No fix under my extended warranty. Must return to resolve. |
| 58280 mi C $300 |
Refinished the wheels. The total price came to $600 but I negotiated with my dealer and got them to pay half. Total price is confirmed with other, independent shops. |
| 99200 mi | Driver's seat belt tensioner failed. The belt became stuck such that it could not be usefully extended to strap the driver in. Belt tensioner replaced under extended warranty. Driver's seat belt tensioner failed. The belt became stuck such that it could not be usefully extended to strap the driver in. Belt tensioner replaced under extended warranty. |
| 102300 mi | Rust formation beginning on exterior edge of wheel well. Almost dime size. Failed to take my vehicle in for regular inspection at one of their proprietary paint protection centers -> lifetime warranty for rust was nullified. Remember oil changes yrs ago? Rust formation beginning on exterior edge of wheel well. Almost dime size. Failed to take my vehicle in for regular inspection at one of their proprietary paint protection centers -> lifetime warranty for rust was nullified. Won't repair. |
| 142600 mi C $11 |
Over 5 years the headlamps built up a thick film to the point of fogging up the lens, brightness of light reduced by roughly 50 percent. $51 ($40 for a drill & $11 for Maguires lens cleaning kit) & one hour later my headlamps were crystal clear. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22320 mi | Front suspension squeaks when going over speed bumps. Dealer replaced front control arms for a modified new part (there was a TSB issued by Mazda) under warranty. |
| 22940 mi | Installed new control arms to fix squeak. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 102300 mi C $70 |
Paint was lifting on rocker panel behind front wheels and metal was rusting. Sanded, primed and painted repair area. |
| 16120 mi C $500 |
There was rust on the bottom of each door and the rear so we had to fix it. Mazda cars (mazda 3 most of all) are a lot affected by this, as the garage told us. It never happened again though. |
| 930 mi | Trunk lid adjusted - squeak |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93 mi | The panel underneath the instrument cluster came loose. Dealer snapped it back in place. |
| 44640 mi | Repainted the driver side rear wheel well. They declined the claim for the passenger side because it was painted over already, due to them declining the same claim years ago. Mazda's paint quality is pathetic. |
| 12400 mi | Replacement of faulty door seal - under warranty |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 70060 mi | 3 Doors have been changed, they were rusted prematurely (5 years old).They replaced the metal but not the trimming inside. |
| 80500 mi US $2000 |
bad rust under wheel wells. my neighbor had same problems after 5 years of baby care for vehicle. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101680 mi | Rust perforation in front pillar of rear doors. |
| 53940 mi | Rust on top of both rear wheel wells was repaired under warranty. |
| 108000 mi | body side trim began to fall off. |
| 3720 mi | dealer had to re-glue side door molding |
| 3720 mi | re-glue side molding |
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