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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 21 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 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 90500 mi US $80 |
Change transmission fluid and filter because mal functioning AT at cold starts. |
| 98000 mi | Transmission kit need to be replaced, |
| 156000 mi US $1100 |
replace transmission, faulty mounts allowed too much movement between engine/trans. |
| 156000 mi US $20 |
when transmission was replaced, mechanic didnt plug in sensor, after months of difficulties with this mechanic, took to a different transmission shop, they found issue within minutes and plugged it in, worked great. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 166000 mi US $305 |
Inner cv joint boot cracked. Car making loud clicking noise when driving. |
| 194000 mi | Transmission wouldn't shift into 2nd or 4th gear. Upon visual inspection of the transmission it was found that the 2-4 clutch anchor bolt was loose and needed to be re-tightened. |
| 247000 mi US $250 |
Transmission slipping out of overdrive and 4th gear. Found clutch pack piece in transmission oil. Replaced transmission with used transmission. Filled with new fluid. |
| 73300 mi | Automatic transmission gear selector not lighting up "P" on dash, car not recognizing it was in park and not starting. Put some thick oil on the gear shaft link under the car and problem went away. Gear link was rusty and needed oil is all. |
| 56280 mi C $70 |
The car would intermittently not start when in Park, and you would have to shift it into Neutral to start it. They claim they adjusted the shifter cable, for $70, and now it does reliably start in Park. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 38000 mi | Manual transmission is very hard to shift when cold. Told it was normal due to heavy weight oil in transmission. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1860 mi | replace axles because of clunking noise |
| 14880 mi | replaced cross joints in the front. clunk is finally fixed. |
| 6200 mi | clunk is still there. Dealer replaced brake pads in the front to fix clunk. |
| 9300 mi | clunk in the back. replaced some bolt to fix. |
| 14880 mi | replaced cross joints in the front. clunk is finally fixed. |
| 114700 mi C $500 |
transmission pan rusted and beginning to leak |
| 62200 mi US $3000 |
AT light came on - dealer's service dept diagnosed problem as solenoid needs to be replaced in transmission. Also, recommended to replace struts and engine mounts. |
| 178700 mi US $450 |
transmission fluid flush & filter replaced; speed sensors replaced; solenoids replaced |
| 191 mi US $2500 |
Car's original transmission failed. Replaced/repaired forward clutches, rebuilt transmission, replaced failed rear transmission mount. |
| 198000 mi US $125 |
Replaced car's original axles. |
| 117000 mi US $550 |
AT Warning Light on, Shift shock when shifting to Reverse. Some slipping when shifting thru other gears. Diagnostic codes shown that "Pressure Control Solenoid" and "Pressure Sensor" was malfunctioning. Both parts were replaced. |
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