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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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- 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 372 repairs.
2006 Mazda Mazda3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| 75000 mi US $260 |
starter out |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi US $700 |
Bad Alternator |
| 250 mi | Dealer replaced all 4 Wheels and Tires, 4 Tire Pressure Sensors, TPMS receiver and EMC to remedy TPMS light that would not go off. |
| 93500 mi | Alternator died 101000 miles |
| 53000 mi US $35 |
driver side head lamp, shifter area light |
| 50000 mi US $28 |
headlight |
| 63240 mi C $360 |
Bad alternator - replaced with a refurbished one. |
| 80600 mi C $375 |
Alternator had to be replaced again (and again with a refurbished one). Replaced the Serpentine belt as well, though it wasn't in a bad shape |
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
Clock is drifting Air conditioning & fan Panel switch is failing. Airbag failure warning light comes on when starting the car and driving. Mechanic said it is potentially caused by driver side airbag sensor failing. Advised to have dealer confirm and repair as it is an expensive part. |
| 49000 mi US $222 |
Clock jumps back in time ocassionally. Clock was replaced. There is a TSB on this. |
| 49300 mi | Clock jumping time worse now. Clock replaced again. |
| 100000 mi US $688 |
Briefly lost power. Warning light came on. Drove to dealer. Alternator replaced. |
| 37000 mi US $500 |
Replaced Alternator |
| 35000 mi | Fan module defective. |
| 13000 mi | clock not keeping accurate time. |
| 12000 mi | Clock not keeping accurate time. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi | The LCD display and the light on the stereo/radio/clock had failed, and the unit had to be replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $40 |
Needed a new heat-a/c control panel. The air conditioning would periodically just turn itself off. Part was $640 from dealer, found a used one on Ebay for $40. The dealer agreed to install it for me free of charge (about 1/2 hour of labor). |
| 52000 mi US $375 |
A/C compressor replaced. The car was out of warranty but the dealer decided to cover part costs while I had to pay $375 plus tax for labor. |
| 19220 mi | Glove box light worked itself loose. Requires some disassembly of dash to repair. Covered under warranty. |
| 48360 mi | The reinforced locking plate installed by the dealership last year (part of an anti-theft recall in the Victoria/Vancouver BC area) somehow worked loose and interfered with the window - would not roll down. Replaced by dealer at their cost. |
| 77000 mi US $40 |
A/C stopped working last fall, so I bought a gauge, checked system pressure, and charged with 2 bottles of R134a. Blows cold now and cycles at a normal rate. |
| 15000 mi | In dash CD changer was jammed, would not play, eject, etc. In dash CD changer replaced at no cost under warranty. |
| 66000 mi US $72 |
Turn signal switch was not returning to center after turn completed; replaced turn signal switch/stalk assembly. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 47740 mi C $20 |
Passenger side low beam replaced |
| 48360 mi | Resistors for fan stopped working; fan only worked in maximum speed; replaced under warranty |
| 33000 mi | Replaced standard CD player under warranty. Radio still worked but refused to read CDs |
| 61700 mi US $25 |
Both headlights burned out within one week of each other. Replacement is moderately challenging and took approx 1 hour. No issues since then. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $492 |
Driver side window would not roll up - replaced window motor and regulator assembly. Also diagnosed driver side rear window noise but did not repair. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115000 mi | Electrical system becoming erratic; alternator needed to be replaced. |
| 89280 mi C $275 |
Alternator and Battery replaced |
| 16120 mi | Replaced rear drivers side seatbelt, latch sticking. Done under warranty |
| 40300 mi | replace drivers side headlight bulb |
| 156000 mi US $200 |
Replaced A/C compressor clutch and bearing. Bearing had been exhibiting symptoms of grinding for a few years, so I'd been pushing my luck delaying replacement. |
| 186000 mi US $20 |
Replaced the cabin air filters. |
| 56420 mi C $300 |
Alternator wouldn't charge battery; replaced alternator. |
| 184000 mi US $191 |
Replace bad TPMS sensor(s). |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 104000 mi US $65 |
Corrosion in positive cable to starter caused intermittent no-crank/no-start issue. Connector on cable re-soldered. |
| 119040 mi | Complete AC failure. |
| 118760 mi | Dead alternator, failing battery |
| 131700 mi | Stuck CD changer w/many CD's lost to the player. |
| 89700 mi US $100 |
CD changer inoperable. Not able to retrieve cd's |
| 5000 mi | Dealer had to replace factory battery because it was very low. Dealer stated that it had happened to a few other people before. |
| 120000 mi US $1500 |
alternator replacement |
| 44000 mi US $42 |
Replaced headlight bulbs |
| 12500 mi | Two minor warranty issues- 1- Clock was losing time intermittently, dealer was already aware of problem and fixed within an hour. 2- In very hot weather, the manual shifter knob became very loose. Dealer applied different adhesive and fixed within a |
| 72000 mi US $650 |
A/C stopped working suddenly and I heard a horrible screeching noise from under the hood. A/C compressor had seized causing belt to break. |
| 77300 mi US $1050 |
Replaced A/C compressor with a used one from a salvage vehicle. |
| 4700 mi | Sometimes after turning the key to acc then off, the clock would show incorrect time. They had to change a module. Replaced clock module and clips |
| 26000 mi | CD changer jammed. Deck was replaced. |
| 87420 mi C $300 |
Replaced alternator and 2 belts |
| 81700 mi US $1306 |
A/C compressor seized, causing belt to melt and break. Replaced A/C compressor (with new part), expansion valve, receiver drier, and belt; evacuated, flushed, and recharged system. |
| 88800 mi US $650 |
Left my car at the airport for a week, and then it was dead when I arrived. The alternator was not charging the battery so it had to be changed. |
| 124800 mi US $7 |
Driver window would go down partially and made a crunching sound. Ordered a gear for the motor assembly ($7) and replaced myself. |
| 81200 mi US $34 |
Both low-beam halogen bulbs burned out. Right-side around December 2010, Left-side around February 2011. Bought and changed myself, $17 each bulb. |
| 101000 mi US $20 |
Both low-beam halogen bulbs died, a week or so apart. These were already replacements, the first pair (original from Mazda) lasted about 80,000 miles. The two I replaced, from Sylvania, barely lasted 20,000 miles... Kudos to Mazda!!! |
| 153000 mi US $78 |
Windshield Washer pump died. Replaced by a local shop. |
| 117000 mi US $180 |
Battery failed, replaced with aftermarket replacement. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 94000 mi US $450 |
a/c went out |
| 124700 mi US $250 |
starter failed |
| 34100 mi | Replaced faulty folding side mirrors |
| 57660 mi $350 |
alternator not working |
| 140120 mi $600 |
alternator down. changed parts |
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