2006 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2006

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (9%)

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

49000 mi

US $100
Fixed the driver window snap click issue per tab. Out of warranty unfortunately. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

34000 mi Crack in center front of dashboard. Dealer gave a loaner for repair. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

67580 mi Rust is visible on the rear passenger door window upright + both rear fenders + tail light. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $225
replace both headlight systems due to exterior damage that reduced visibility 

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

29000 mi Area around the sunlight sensor, on the front of the dash, by the defroster vents, is cracked. Dealer said there was a TSB about it; awaiting part to arrive and dealer to repair under warranty. 
39000 mi Driver's side sun visor clip replaced (original had cracked so sun visor would not properly stay in place when folded up) 
45000 mi Noticed that OEM painted alum wheels had bubbled (rust underneath) so dealer arranged to have all 4 refinished - no charge and received lifetime warranty for repair 
55500 mi rattle or clunking noise coming from rear end of car, independent shop unable to fix it 
58000 mi

US $282
same as with independent shop, had dealer refasten all screws, tighten all things that could rattle, etc. but noise still exist --- not related to the car but will be trading it in 
58000 mi tried one last time to no avail to resolve 'clunk' in the rear of the car, had other reasons but traded car in on another make and model 
156000 mi

US $230
Replaced both headlamp assemblies. Headlamps were badly scratched and yellowed. Could not polish the covers to restore performance. 

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13000 mi

US $1500
rear passenger side fender was dented 
50000 mi

US $125
I also had a crack upper dash replaced. 
83080 mi

C $800
Broken and dragging undershield replaced 

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

29000 mi side molding peeled off 

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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Body Problems

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