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2005 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 329 repairs.
2005 Mazda Mazda3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 26050 mi | Door handle was loose. Bolt was missing. Fixed while doing routine maintenance. Rear driver's side door latch was loose, but repaired for free. Fuel filler door would not close completely, but fixed itself after 1 week. |
| 45000 mi | Found water on passenger side floor after rainstorm. Dealer could not replicate, though said probably caused by leaves on cowl. They cleaned and has not happened since. |
| 46000 mi | More water found inside car after rain - found TSB regarding cowl change. Dealer ordered parts. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2970 mi US $38 |
Headlights out of adjustment; had to align the passenger side headlamp |
| 16008 mi US $238 |
Replaced front exhaust insulator under front part of car car after being damaged. Drove though a deep standing rain after a heavy downpour and destroyed insulator. Part was $130, $108 to install. |
| 18091 mi US $70 |
Pop heard in front windows when rolled down half way then rolled back up. Covered by TSB, had to removed interior door panels and properly torque bolts from window mechanism to glass due to improper tightening at factory |
| 34220 mi US $40 |
Driver's side window regulator replaced to to clicking noise when rolling up window. New trunk struts installed due to charge leaking. Trunk lid difficult to open; diagnosed leaking trunk struts, dealer ordered new ones. |
| 124000 mi US $800 |
At least 2 factory rims leaked air and 1 caused catastrophic tire damage. Replaced all 4 rims at the tire shop, and tires with bigger sidewall than dealership provided. Ride has improved greatly. This is where I found alignment issue. |
| 70060 mi C $80 |
Driver door opened too far and bumped into front fender, requiring repair of door checker. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46900 mi | Diagnostic exam done to try to find out why the car will stall during deceleration or idle. Exam showed nothing wrong with car. Went for a second diagnostic exam, tested alternator and battery, still can find nothing wrong with car. Stalling at idle and during deceleration. |
| 125000 mi | Under Engine Plastic panel came loose. Remaining few fasteners holding it in place completely rusted and unable to remove. Had to destroy the panel in order to remove it. What a PITA. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86800 mi C $15 |
R/H wiper post housing. Cracked plastic housing, held together with adustable collars. Does the job intended. |
| 89900 mi C $50 |
Airbag Caution Light: it ended up being a coin slipping through center console cup holder (a crack). The coin lodged against a wire which caused that light. Can't honestly answer to 'How badly the part fail', since it's a safety issue. |
| 48000 mi | Had dealer examine stumble at idle, low power at low RPM, stiff HVAC control, knock in driver's window and windows that stick in the seals. Was told that all were normal. :-( Paid $65.00 for loaner car since it was not a warranty issue & oil change. |
| 129900 mi | Under bumper splash shield came loose. Removed it and did not replace. Unknown cause, but if it's like an earlier one the fasteners rusted out. |
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