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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%)
Chart based on 372 repairs.
2006 Mazda Mazda3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 286 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mazda Mazda3
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| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201048000 miUS $350 | thermostat | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016107200 miUS $184 | diagnostic check - P0455 - smoke EVAP ^stem - tightened all hoses, replaced fuel cap and reset computer | ||
| Aug 2017116000 miUS $389 | P2177 - replaced air/fuel ratio sensor - clear computer and ran drive cycle - 3 monitors still incp., upstream air/f | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201175000 mi | Some repair to some valve that was making me fail emissions... Check engine light came back on after my August repair - but the dealer bought it as is. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201075000 miUS $260 | starter out | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200712000 mi | Car sputtered occasionally when starting up and immediately driving without waiting for car to warm. Reflash described in TSB took care of it. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2008250 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201044000 miUS $210 | No.3 engine mount replaced | ||
| Nov 201154000 miUS $387 | Replace stuck thermostat, reset CEL Replace stuck thermostat, reset CEL | ||
| Mar 201258000 miUS $1100 | Replaced four leaking shock absorbers | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200831582 miUS $199 | PCM update-reflashing under warranty,oil pan gasket leak under warranty, dashboard crack, replaced under warranty,glove box lid r&r under warranty, oil change (syn. oil),cabin filters changed, wipers replaced. dealer cracked my windshield. | ||
| Dec 200845869 miUS $252 | replaced front driver's side strut under warranty which was found during transmission flush service/and oil and filter change (syn. oil) Price was for all services. (strut covered by warranty.) | ||
| Apr 200953000 miUS $35 | driver side head lamp, shifter area light | ||
| Jun 200950000 miUS $28 | headlight | ||
| Feb 201065778 miUS $288 | replace right front strut | ||
| Jul 201071395 miUS $295 | right front engine mount replaced. Inspected the rest and full circle inspection | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 2012127000 mi | Getting u0101 error code. Car loses power(drive)and the AT light flashes. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201663240 miC $360 | Bad alternator - replaced with a refurbished one. | ||
| Jan 201980600 miC $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 | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201149000 miUS $100 | power window issue Clock jumps back in time ocassionally. Clock was replaced. There is a TSB on this. Fixed the driver window snap click issue per tab. Out of warranty unfortunately. | ||
| Jan 201255200 mi | Clock jumping time worse now. Clock replaced again. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Aug 2006 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 200935000 mi | Fan module defective. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 201585000 miUS $1000 | Replaces shocks & struts 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jan 201293000 mi | Alternator died 101000 miles | ||
| Mar 2012108000 miUS $200 | Engine motor mount passenger side is faulty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201586000 miUS $500 | Rear trailing arm bushing went bad. Had them replaced on both sides. | ||
| Mar 2017107000 miUS $700 | Bad wheel bearings. Replaced both sides. | ||
| Apr 2017107000 miUS $700 | Bad Alternator | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201023000 mi | Clips supporting the plastic undercarriage were stripped/rusted closed. Needed to order new clips and bolts in order to fix. Oil change had to wait until this repair was complete. | ||
| Dec 201637000 miUS $500 | Replaced Alternator | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2006 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201083000 miUS $800 | Car surged forward by itself in stop and go traffic. Had to control it with the brakes. Was able to replicate somewhat the next day with a mechanic in the car but they could not duplicate it on the rack. Major maintenance svc seems to have fixed it. | ||
| Mar 2011100000 miUS $688 | Briefly lost power. Warning light came on. Drove to dealer. Alternator replaced. | ||
| Feb 2015138700 miUS $1200 | replace control unit for shiftable automatic transmission | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 200713000 mi | clock not keeping accurate time. | ||
| Aug 200712000 mi | Clock not keeping accurate time. | ||
| Sep 201157000 miUS $1300 | Right front strut and control arm replaced. | ||
| May 201270200 miUS $250 | Replace one motor mount | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2006 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jan 200717360 mi | Fuel cap hanger broke during cold weather while refueling. Replaced under warranty. Leather on shift boot badly discoloured - extremely accelerated wear. Awaiting part - will be replaced under warranty. Shift knob extremely loose - could not be tightened. Repaired. Centre console rubber bumper missing at delivery. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 200719220 mi | Glove box light worked itself loose. Requires some disassembly of dash to repair. Covered under warranty. Installed new shift boot. | ||
| Jul 200729760 mi | Power steering pump leaked from housing - pump replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 200733480 mi | Transmission was "clipping" when shifting into third gear. Audible clunking noise outside car and rough feeling going into gear. Transmission removed and torn down - replaced gears and linkage. Abnormally heavy wear - manufacturing defect. Transmission was "clipping" when shifting into third gear. Audible clunking noise outside car and rough feeling going into gear. Transmission removed and torn down - replaced 3rd gear and synchro ring. Abnormal wear - manufacturing defect. Replaced under | ||
| Feb 200840300 mi | Power steering pump replaced last year. Fluid line was damaged during that repair and was slowly leaking. Repaired and cleaned by shop. | ||
| Sep 200848360 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. | ||
| Sep 2011102300 miC $70 | Failed connecting rod despite good maintenance history. Engine rebuild or replacement required. Repair not performed for cost reasons ($3000-6000) | ||
| Feb 2012102300 miC $4000 | Broken connecting rod leading to catastrophic engine failure. Engine replaced with used motor. Mechanic believes it is related to earlier oil consumption issues as oil was consistently checked and changed as per manufacturers recs. | ||
| Sep 2015130820 mi | Bearing issue, opted not to replace. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016135000 miUS $115 | Check engine light codes P00037 or P00038. Replaced middle oxygen sensor. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014106000 miUS $350 | Thermostat Replaced. Water pump Replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201158000 miUS $410 | Thermostat replacement. Cooling system flush. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 2013US $3300 | Sudden onset of engine noise (clatter). Diagnosed as connecting rod and new engine needed. Remanufactured 2.3L engine has been ordered and should be delivered within 5-6 days. | ||
| Sep 2013131000 miUS $450 | Loss of traction when cornering. Diagnosed as worn out struts. Replaced front struts. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2005 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Nov 200618000 mi | purge valve | ||
| Apr 201073000 miUS $300 | thermostat replaced engine mount replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Nov 2005 - May 2011 | |||
| Jun 200823000 mi | The LCD display and the light on the stereo/radio/clock had failed, and the unit had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 201148000 miUS $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). | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200727000 mi | Both rear wheel bearings were bad Rear wheel bearings bad on both sides. Car out of commission for 3 days waiting for parts. Rental car provided. | ||
| Jan 200830000 mi | had a brief vibration in the steering wheel that occurred between 65 and 75 mph only. Took it to the dealer and determined the wheels needed to be rebalanced. It was performed under the warrnaty. | ||
| Mar 200832000 mi | End links loose, front end made a thunk when turning the steering wheel. | ||
| Jun 200838000 mi | Washer nozzle was clogged and the car needed to have the state inspection updated. | ||
| Apr 200952000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 200958000 miUS $158 | Broken motor mount. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jun 201152080 miC $1000 | Clunking noise in rear. Dealer replaced both rear shocks and front control arm. Clunking still present. Took back to dealer and after test drive a broken spring was found. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201546800 miUS $150 | Right front motor mount needed replacement. | ||
| Feb 201589000 miUS $500 | Front struts required replacement. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2007 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Feb 200714700 mi | Difficult to put 5 spd in reverse | ||
| Feb 200832000 miUS $108 | MAF Sensor failed and problem with MAF connector and wiring. | ||
| Mar 200834000 mi | Crack in center front of dashboard. Dealer gave a loaner for repair. | ||
| Sep 201191000 miUS $40 | Bad thermostat. Caused vehicle to run cool and trigger MIL. | ||
| Jan 201295000 miUS $90 | Replaced MAF | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2006500 mi | Transmission replaced when car just a few weeks old. | ||
| Jul 20077000 mi | Power steering pump was leaking. Key had difficulty going into ignition. | ||
| Sep 200815000 mi | In dash CD changer was jammed, would not play, eject, etc. In dash CD changer replaced at no cost under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201351000 miUS $250 | Bad thermostat caused check engine light. Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Jul 201665000 miUS $1000 | Front struts replaced Broken engine mount replaced | ||
| Sep 201666000 miUS $72 | Turn signal switch was not returning to center after turn completed; replaced turn signal switch/stalk assembly. | ||
| Jun 202282000 mi | Clutch pedal would sometimes fail to return to position after use. Clutch master & slave cylinders replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 200723500 mi | New clutch pressure plate, friction plate, throwout bearing, fork. All covered under warranty. | ||
| Aug 200734000 mi | Clicking noise heard from passenger side rear wheel when accelerating around left-turns (when that corner is weight-loaded). Dealer says they heard it from front right, but could not find anything, so they tightened all suspension bolts they say. Proble | ||
| Apr 200957000 miUS $500 | Replaced passenger side axle (CV joints clicking when in first gear - manual transmission - during turns, like in a parking lot). Pain in the rear. I think I damaged wheel bearing in the process. Very expensive parts with a core charge. | ||
| Jun 200958000 miUS $30 | Mysterious clicking noise turned out to be a missing lugnut on the passenger-side front wheel. No replacement wheel bearing necessary! | ||
| Jun 201077000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 2013125000 miUS $30 | Windshield washer pump failed. Ordered replacement from Autozone (TAAP part#5-190). Pressure worse than OEM but still works acceptably well. | ||
| Jan 2014137000 miUS $800 | Engine making loud clatter at 158k miles, diagnosed as likely connecting rod bearing. Used engines and remanufactured engines very expensive, likely because this is a common problem with 2.3L MZR. Ordering an engine rebuild kit. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2006 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 200823560 mi | Rear suspension noise, repair attempt not successful. Must schedule another visit. | ||
| Sep 200825420 mi | Unable to find source of noise, even though they agree there is noise coming from rear end. They suspect something as part of bumper, but this would require me to leave the vehicle with them. | ||
| Dec 200826660 mi | Stabilizer rod | ||
| Jun 201139060 miC $500 | Parking brake cable and calipers | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Dec 200848360 mi | Resistors for fan stopped working; fan only worked in maximum speed; replaced under warranty | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Montana, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2015121000 miUS $1225 | Replace front end struts and springs Replaced serpentine belts | ||
| Jun 2015124000 miUS $700 | Caliper was dragging, tires were not balanced. Replaced caliper and also had to replace both front rotors. Balanced tires | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Dec 200947740 miC $20 | Passenger side low beam replaced | ||
| Sep 201167580 mi | Rust is visible on the rear passenger door window upright + both rear fenders + tail light. | ||
| Nov 201167580 miC $600 | Rear brake line was seized on one side and replaced. Also replaced all four rotors with new parts. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Nov 2005 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jul 200717000 mi | Faulty ignition key cylinder | ||
| Apr 201064000 miUS $1100 | New battery, replaced #3 motor mount and New tires | ||
| Jun 201065000 miUS $400 | Thermostat needed to be replaced, | ||
| Jan 201173000 miUS $1100 | Had front struts replaced Experiencing High Idle at start (2000+rpm), dealership recommended Fuel Injector Cleaning and new spark plugs, performed FI cleaning, problem continues, not sure new plugs will address issue? | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201168200 miC $300 | Cooling system Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201166960 miC $370 | engine mount had failed | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - May 2017 | |||
| May 200933000 mi | Replaced standard CD player under warranty. Radio still worked but refused to read CDs | ||
| Jan 201280000 miUS $25 | Both headlights burned out within one week of each other. Replacement is moderately challenging and took approx 1 hour. No issues since then. | ||
| Aug 2012100300 miUS $16 | CEL was for emissions leak. New gas cap corrected issue. | ||
| Sep 2012103000 miUS $500 | Low speed squeak/squeal, especially when making parking-lot turns. Front-passenger corner. Despite new mid axle shaft, problem never corrected. | ||
| Oct 2012105000 miUS $650 | Bought strut/shock replacements (all four corners) online. Paid a local independent shop to replace the front struts. I did the rear shocks myself. Repair due to mileage of car (primary) and front-passenger suspension squeak (secondary) | ||
| Nov 2012107300 miUS $15 | Needed to replace purge valve solenoid and connecting line. Common issue for MZ3s over 80k miles. Valve wears out, can become jammed with carbon buildup. Sticks open or closed. Can lower fuel economy, hard to start. Hoped it would also fix uneven idle. Uneven idle. Butterfly valve sticks in throttle body due to excess carbon buildup. To remedy, remove engine intake, remove throttle body, clean throttle body. Replace throttle body gasket as a preventative item. | ||
| Feb 2013114500 miUS $264 | Engine mount was worn. Replaced at 115k. Common issue for model between 90-120k miles. | ||
| Jul 2013128300 miUS $35 | Replaced thermostat myself at cost of 35 dollars. Took approx 1 hour total. Valve in thermostat was starting to stick, throwing CEL. | ||
| Nov 2013139000 miUS $30 | Purge valve solenoid died again, resulting in CEL. Believe previous replacement part was of low quality. | ||
| Jul 2014155800 miUS $30 | Replaced rear motor mount to quell vibrartion when increasing or decreasing throttle. Very quick, easy to fix. Less than 1 hour. Parts cost roughly $30. Wears out with time. | ||
| May 2015175000 miUS $15 | Engine code displayed about large emissions leak and lean cylinder 1. Have seen this before. Replaced gas cap. Has not displayed again. | ||
| Jun 2015178000 miUS $50 | Purge valve solenoid failed again after about 40,000 miles. Took 10 minutes to swap. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201142160 mi | Engine light came on in October, rear O2 sensor broken. Estimate was 250 CAD, not repaired prior to accident. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada May 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 2015109120 miC $1600 | Clutch exploded, whole assembly replaced. No damage to transmission. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014117000 miUS $350 | worn sway bar links replaced to stop noise. | ||
| Dec 2014120000 miUS $225 | replace both headlight systems due to exterior damage that reduced visibility | ||
| Feb 2015121000 miUS $85 | door handle broken | ||
| Aug 2015128700 miUS $480 | 2 motor mounts went bad | ||
| Oct 2015129500 miUS $484 | Leak on outlet fitting of radiator...had to wait 3 work days to get part and new gasket | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 201173000 miUS $245 | Felt like a miss, replaced #3 motor mount. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 201172000 mi | Passenger Side Motor Mount Failure. Ordered OEM Part independently to cut costs. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 20079920 mi | inverted seatbelt | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2007 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Apr 200812000 mi | Front bushings replaced (due to squeeky steering), | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017119000 miUS $1700 | replace front struts | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200880000 miUS $150 | Bad fuel cap triggered check engine light. Cap would not tighten down properly. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201379760 miC $212 | CEL came on,diagnosed as stuck thermostat. Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201343300 miUS $236 | Check engine light came on, thermostat needed replacing. Part replaced, coolant added. | ||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $516 | Engine light stayed on. Code indicated O2 Sensors needs replacement. Driver side power window would not roll down | ||
| Mar 201759000 miUS $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
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012103300 miUS $50 | Thermostat required replacing. I was able to do this myself for about $50 in parts including coolant. The whole project was easy and took less than 1 hour. It would be even quicker for an experienced shop. | ||
| Jun 2013115000 mi | Electrical system becoming erratic; alternator needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Jan 201260440 miC $175 | Replaced front oxygen sensor | ||
| Jun 201263860 miC $80 | Check Engine Light turned on for the thermostat. Replaced thermostat, along with AC, serpentine belt, and idler pulley. | ||
| Oct 201270060 miC $500 | Replaced front struts and rear shocks | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jun 200971000 miUS $135 | Passenger side engine mount failed. I replaced it. | ||
| Jul 200972000 miUS $150 | Replaced right front strut. | ||
| Aug 200974000 miUS $270 | Replaced rear shocks and left front strut. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 201379000 miUS $750 | Front left bearing had to be replaced. Front brake rotors also replaced prematurely due to excessive wear. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201391800 miUS $350 | Vehicle threw error code for faulty thermostat. Dealer discovered Transmission Pressure Sensor was faulty and also a broken engine mount. Warranty company covered all but the thermostat. | ||
| Nov 2013108900 miUS $900 | Transmission would not shift and no display lit up in the cluster. Diagnosed with code U1101: Communication Fault. The TCU went out and I was told this is common on Mazda 3 vehicles with over 80K miles. | ||
| Jan 2016117300 miUS $300 | Replaced brake rotors and pads, struts, shocks, inner/outer tie-rods, and suspension linkages. All but pads and shocks had been replaced before. Much was deferred maintenance. | ||
| Feb 2016147000 miUS $120 | Observed oil on spark plug threads when replacing the spark plugs. This is common due to bad valve cover gasket design. Bought improved gasket and used blue Locktite on cover fasteners. | ||
| Jul 2016149200 miUS $378 | Ripped boot during earlier front ball joint replacement. Replaced complete front L&R control arms. Replaced rear trailing arm bushings; rear spring insulators; rear rear upper & lower control arms. Bought special tool for bushings (included in cost). | ||
| Jan 2018156468 miUS $2271 | Took car in for transmission service. Symptoms were codes for hot fluid and a shift sensor stuck open/closed. Vehicle could not be driven. Shop stated all internals looked fine. Unit was completely rebuilt and outfitted with new shift solenoids, new torque converter, and a shift kit. Relearn was performed on the TCM. | ||
| Jun 2018156000 miUS $623 | 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. Replaced both headlamp assemblies. Headlamps were badly scratched and yellowed. Could not polish the covers to restore performance. Replaced the front bumper cover due to road debris damage and previous, shoddy repair. Also replaced the engine splash shield and fender liners. Splash shield was missing and the fender liners were cracked at the mounting holes & were coming off. Replaced two exhaust heat shields. The forward heat shield, located above the catalytic converter, and the middle shield, located above the muffler. The forward shield is made of a heat resistant material which is sandwiched with foil. The existing shield had worn over the years and broke off of the fasteners. The middle shield was torn up due to travel over the rough gravel road where I live. | ||
| Nov 2019180000 miUS $50 | Small leak from the thermostat caused by the age of the thermostat gasket (was getting hard and shrinking). When the engine cooled, a vacuum would cause air to be sucked into the cooling system which resulted in running hot condition during later driving. Replaced the thermostat gasket and refilled the cooling system. Total time spent was approximately 4 hours so I could clean all surfaces thoroughly and inspect other components as the job progressed. | ||
| Jan 2022186000 miUS $20 | Replaced the cabin air filters. | ||
| Apr 2022186474 miUS $1465 | Replace the driver's side axle seal. The brake pedal would creep to the floor when depressed. I had replaced the master cylinder and, after repeated flushing, could not achieve a firm pedal. The shop diagnosed the issue as a faulty ABS Control Module. The vehicle was due for a coolant flush. The shop recommended converting the vehicle to FL-22 coolant. Replaced brake fuild and flush of the braking system after replacement of the ABS Control Module. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013115300 miUS $1100 | Received error code U0101 - Lost Communication with TCM. TCM had to be replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201176000 miUS $415 | Replaced power steering pump to fix intermittent power steering failure. Replaced power steering pump to fix intermittent power steering failure. | ||
| Oct 201397200 miUS $248 | Replaced worn front tie-rod ends. | ||
| Jul 2015116000 miUS $1300 | Car would not shift correctly: clunking noises when shifting to D or R, transmission seemed stuck 3rd gear. "AT" and "check engine" lights were on. Dealer replaced transmission control module and fixed a minor, unrelated transmission leak. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| Feb 201131000 miUS $1700 | Warped rotors and asymmetrically-worn brake pads replaced, along with one wheel bearing and two axles. | ||
| Feb 201353100 miUS $1500 | Axle shaft, passenger side, shattered while making a right turn at ~3mph. Recently had a passenger open the door and leap out while the car was in motion, traveling ~35mph, after earlier encountering a gaping chasm of a pothole. I say both right bearings were bad. Mechanic ex-boyfriend replaced just front, and just the ring, not the whole hub assembly. That failed today, three weeks later. Control arm replaced along with axle half-shaft. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 201244111 miUS $235 | #3 Engine Mount Collapsed, Replace | ||
| Dec 201247000 miUS $350 | Error code P0126 Coolant Failure due to stuck open thermostat. Drained coolant & removed thermostat. Replaced thermostat & refilled w/new coolant. Also replaced battery for a seond code, cranking low. Third code for dirty throttle. Previously aware of this from a July service visit. Punted again on this one. | ||
| Dec 201466000 miUS $1692 | Front right strut had been damaged since about 30k miles - never repaired. Replaced both strut assemblies and replaced front/rear shocks also. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 200939000 mi | Driver's side sun visor clip replaced (original had cracked so sun visor would not properly stay in place when folded up) | ||
| Aug 200945000 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 | ||
| Jul 201155500 mi | rattle or clunking noise coming from rear end of car, independent shop unable to fix it rattle or clunking noise coming from rear end of car, independent shop unable to fix it | ||
| Nov 201158000 miUS $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 | ||
| Dec 201158000 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 | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 2011116400 miUS $1200 | Fuel pump | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201029000 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 20079920 mi | DOOR SECURITY PROBLEM - replaced door lock cylinders, and installed shock alarm sensor | ||
| Sep 200816120 mi | Rear driver side seatbelt replaced, sticking latch mechanism. Replaced rear drivers side seatbelt, latch sticking. Done under warranty | ||
| Sep 200922940 mi | Previous brake problem re-occured. Brakes were bled and master cylinder replaced Throttle body replaced, only weeks after throttle body was serviced by dealer. | ||
| Dec 201240300 mi | replace drivers side headlight bulb | ||
| Jun 201342160 miC $1211 | Sheared upper drivers side rear shock mount. Ended up replacing both rear shocks and mounts, both rear springs (one cracked), and rt rear stabilizer bar | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201662000 miC $5000 | Automatic transmission failed | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 20079453 mi | Defective TPMS sensor - left front wheel | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201688100 miUS $700 | Check Engine Light illuminated, problem was due to Oxygen Sensor 1 Bank 2. Sensor was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201788547 miUS $1347 | Check engine light due to insufficient cooling. Replaced thermostat and housing. Also, there was mouse damage to the wiring harness that was repaired. | ||
| Jun 2021105000 miUS $500 | Replaced TCM using Mazda OEM part. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States Mar 2006 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Aug 200614000 mi | Front passenger window re-aligned. | ||
| Aug 200960100 miUS $200 | Passenger side motor mount deteoriating, ordered a new one. Replaced battery. Passenger side motor mount deteriorating, ordered a new one. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Sep 201051000 miUS $195 | Replaced thermostat due to P0126 check engine light, "coolant temperature always too low" | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201236580 miC $300 | One of the motor mounts was leaking, replaced by dealer. | ||
| Nov 201240380 miC $400 | Turn signal stalk won't return to original position after turning right (or left, don't remember). Dealer replaced turn signal stalk, problem fixed. | ||
| Oct 201656420 miC $300 | Alternator wouldn't charge battery; replaced alternator. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201276800 miUS $650 | Front struts were leaking, one had collapsed. New struts and end links were required. | ||
| Dec 201285000 miUS $1 | Engine mount replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201389280 miC $275 | Alternator and Battery replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 2014129000 miUS $700 | Automatic transmission control module failed. Replaced with new unit, car drives like new again. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2010121951 miUS $775 | Replaced fuel pump. replaced fuel pump | ||
| Mar 2012136000 miUS $100 | CIL signed Pulse Generator failure. AT would signal problem and prohibit gearing higher than 3rd. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Mar 2014158000 miUS $283 | replaced bad thermostat | ||
| Jan 2017141700 miUS $532 | Broken engine mount. Broken transmission mount. | ||
| Feb 2017184000 miUS $191 | Replace bad TPMS sensor(s). | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Sep 201057000 miUS $630 | Temp probe went out. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 201578000 miUS $550 | Brake master cylinder failure. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015125300 miUS $960 | steering shudder when accelerating and braking. noises from suspension steering shudder when accelerating | ||
| Jan 2016US $315 | CEL code 1026. Thermostat replaced along with coolant flush | ||
| Feb 2016127600 mi | CEL code for coolant low. Coolant level looked good so went to shop for diagnostic. Code reset and CEL has yet to return. Shop did not charge for diagnosis and reset. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016119040 mi | Complete AC failure. | ||
| Jan 2017 | Dead alternator, failing battery | ||
| Feb 2017120280 mi | Failure of upper connections of both rear shocks | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018123000 miUS $400 | Broken right rear shock mount. Replaced both. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Nov 201492000 mi | Vehicle reported check engine light, multiple warnings. Dealer diagnosed issue as faulty sensor. Oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
| Apr 201598000 miUS $55 | Engine still has oil leak. It's getting worse, and oil changes and too offs last less and less. Everything in the car is great with the exception of the engine, which is destroyed. | ||
| Jan 2016 | Engine failure today at 5PM. Vehicle is now inoperable. Avoid Mazda engines >2009, specially 2.3L variant. 2010+ okay. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2008 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Feb 200815000 mi | bad "steering angle sensor" | ||
| Feb 2017120000 miUS $1500 | alternator replacement replace rear stabilizer bar replace 1 engine mount | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2021104000 miUS $65 | Corrosion in positive cable to starter caused intermittent no-crank/no-start issue. Connector on cable re-soldered. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201485000 miUS $325 | Car needed 8 qts oil over 5000 miles. Dealer suggested replacing cylinder heads ($2500), possibly the long block ($6000). | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 20065000 mi | Dealer had to replace factory battery because it was very low. Dealer stated that it had happened to a few other people before. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201482000 miUS $100 | Pass. side e-brake was sticking, so relaced pads/rotors and lubed the cable. Rear shocks replaced. | ||
| Sep 201484000 miUS $380 | Still shuddered over bumps. Front struts replaced, lowering springs installed on all four corners, adjustable rear upper control arms installed & alignment performed to get rid of excessive rear camber from lowering. Shudder now gone. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 201274700 miUS $100 | Passenger side engine mount broken, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201279800 miUS $400 | Passenger shock leaking/blown | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20064700 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 | ||
| Aug 20088000 mi | Engine would turn over but not start. Fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Dec 201535000 miUS $358 | Check engine light was on. Coolant temp below temp ck and diag replaced thermostat assy and flushed cooling system | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Mar 200713000 miUS $1500 | rear passenger side fender was dented | ||
| Nov 2016130000 mi | Not sure what happened, head probably warped. Cooling system probably failed. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2006 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 200612500 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 | ||
| Mar 200850000 mi | Engine began making a knocking/tapping sound over 3,000rpm. Dealer determined a faulty connecting rod and replaced engine under warranty (barely 1,000 miles from expiration!) | ||
| Jun 200856000 miUS $45 | Whining noise noticeable when slowing to a stop, noise stopped when clutch was disengaged, local mechanic informed that the manual transmission has a faulty bearing or similar problem- likely related to engine failure/replacement three months prior. | ||
| Dec 200863000 miUS $120 | One of the liquid-filled engine mounts failed and required replacement. I had local shop repair it along with new brakes and two new tires (wear items). May be covered by TSB, investigating reimbursement. | ||
| Aug 200972000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 200974000 mi | Started popping out of 3rd gear intermittently (manual transmission). Diagnosed as worn synchro on 3rd gear, living with the problem until it gets bad enough to spend the $$$ to repair! | ||
| Feb 201077300 miUS $1050 | Transmission replaced with a used one from a salvage vehicle. Less expensive than attempting to repair/rebuilt existing manual transmission. Replaced A/C compressor with a used one from a salvage vehicle. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Stuck CD changer w/many CD's lost to the player. | ||
| Jan 201589700 miUS $100 | CD changer inoperable. Not able to retrieve cd's | ||
| Sep 2015129000 miUS $800 | The clutch and flywheel were replaced. Ck engine light comes on intermittently. | ||
| Feb 2017140000 miUS $900 | Needed brake shoes and rotors. Rotors were put on backwards, leading to squealing that only went away after another independent shop diagnosed the problem. | ||
| Jun 2017148000 miUS $1000 | Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced again. Shop did not install brakes, rotors and pads correctly. Refund will be sought for incorrect work completed first time. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Apr 200819000 mi | Check engine light for faulty hose. | ||
| Jan 200926000 mi | CD changer jammed. Deck was replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2006 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Oct 2012180200 miUS $148 | Check engine came on. Took to shop and thermostat needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 2013202000 miUS $225 | Driver's side front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013211000 miUS $240 | Engine lost power and check engine light came on. After numerous tests, the rear O2 sensor was found to be faulty and required replacement. | ||
| Oct 2013212500 mi | Engine lost power and would not accelerate. Garage diagnosed problem as faulty fuel pump. Due to a garage employee error, the garage covered the entire cost of the repair. Total cost was $846.00. | ||
| Apr 2014229000 mi | Total failure of exhaust system. Catalytic converters failed, oxygen sensors failed. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2005 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201181200 miUS $34 | Motor mount on passenger side starting to separate. Adviser recommended replacement before complete failure occurred. Also said this particular mount is the one of the three that is stressed the most and may need replacement at some point Both low-beam halogen bulbs burned out. Right-side around December 2010, Left-side around February 2011. Bought and changed myself, $17 each bulb. | ||
| Oct 2012101000 miUS $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!!! | ||
| Nov 2012102300 miUS $750 | Had to replace the struts. Adviser said the was almost no oil left. Judging from what I found on the internet, struts may need to be replaced around 50-60,000 miles. It seems like having to do it just past 100,000 miles is not a bad deal! | ||
| May 2014129000 miUS $417 | Stupid e-brake cables got stuck due to rust... new cables were $100 (still too much), but the total with labor amounted to $427, what a rip-off!!!!!! right wheel bearing got very noisy and had to be replaced. $297 total. | ||
| Mar 2015141000 miUS $700 | Bushings on control arms wore out. Replaced both control arms and had alignment done | ||
| Dec 2015153000 miUS $78 | Windshield Washer pump died. Replaced by a local shop. Rear right shock mount broke (drove over a really bad expansion joint on a highway overpass...) Mechanic replaced broken mount and the one on the other side as a preventive measure, as it was severely corroded. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States May 2006 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 201247000 miUS $1050 | Clutch failed and had to be towed to shop. Car being used by my daughter due to hurricane Sandy, her car got flooded in Brooklyn. Bill lists replacement of Lever, Disc, Pressure plate, towing, wheel balancing. I hope it included the throwout bearing. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2006 - May 2017 | |||
| Apr 201335540 miC $90 | Torn serpentine belt. | ||
| Sep 201578120 miC $700 | Replaced struts | ||
| Mar 201683080 miC $800 | Parking brake seized, replaced cables Broken engine mount, replaced mount Broken and dragging undershield replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2006 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Nov 200829140 mi | Clutch release bearing was making noise. Clutch pedal assembly was initially suspected but it was the bearing. Clutch itself was also replaced for whatever reason. | ||
| Sep 200935340 mi | Motor mount leaked fluid, was replaced under warranty. Motor mount was near passenger side strut. | ||
| Mar 201153940 miC $340 | Hand brake seized, need to replace entire cable assembly. Original cable suffered from corrosion damage. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Nov 200957000 miUS $74 | Replace Engine Mount # 3 | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200825000 mi | Had the purge valve replaced. | ||
| Jun 200827000 mi | Had to have the purge valve replaced for the second time in three months | ||
| Dec 200950000 miUS $125 | I had the driver side seatbelt replaced due to belt not re-tracting at normal rate. I also had a crack upper dash replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Nov 2005 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 200746000 mi | Purge Control Valve Loose nuts on plastic shield below oil pan | ||
| Jan 201190000 miUS $300 | Loose and badly deteriorated exhaust shield. Probably could have been let go, but decided to fix it. Heat a bit weak, shop replaced thermostat and coolant. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201061380 mi | Engine mount leaking | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 201075000 miUS $9 | Gas cap was leaking tripping a CEL - replaced gas cap w/ new aftermarket part. CEL reset on its own. | ||
| Oct 201191000 miUS $500 | Springs and shocks in rear worn - replaced with aftermarket parts | ||
| Mar 2012100000 miUS $500 | Replaced water pump pulley and main serpentine belt. Pulley was worn-out completely and was close to failure. Replaced front struts due to significant loss of steering control and body roll. Car handling was dangerous. | ||
| Nov 2012107000 miUS $375 | Replaced bushings, FR and FL. | ||
| Dec 2012106000 miUS $288 | Replaced thermostat to clear P1028 CEL | ||
| Jun 2013117000 miUS $180 | Battery failed, replaced with aftermarket replacement. | ||
| Jul 2014139200 miUS $546 | Master cylinder failure. Replaced with aftermarket rebuild. | ||
| Sep 2014143000 miUS $1000 | I've continued losing brake fluid and have severe air contamination in the system. The brakes work (poorly) but fluid must be added weekly. Three shops have been unable to repair after about $1000 in diagnostics costs. Complaint filed with NHTSA. | ||
| Oct 2014145000 miUS $14 | When the master cylinder was replaced, the fluid reservoir was not. Reservoir had a small crack at the bottom. Leaking fluid appeared to be from clumsy pouring, but was a large enough leak to cause my issues. Ended up fixing the problem myself for $14. | ||
| Dec 2014147000 miUS $614 | R/L Rear shocks and springs replaced Shock mounts and bump stops replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| May 201288800 miUS $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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201284320 miC $250 | Front driver side wheel bearing replaced at local shop. | ||
| Dec 201287420 miC $300 | Replaced alternator and 2 belts | ||
| May 201598360 miC $400 | Replaced worn out front wheel bearing | ||
| Jun 201599200 miC $300 | Broken rear coil spring and blown shock | ||
| Oct 2016111600 miC $300 | Both front struts required replacement Parking break cable broken. Replaced | ||
| Nov 2016112100 miC $180 | Had to replace broken ball joint / lower control arm assy and get alignment. Cracked boot on CV joint, oil leaking slowly from boot. Decided to replace CV shaft assy. | ||
| May 2017115940 miC $50 | Rear strut mount sheared from going over a bump. Both rears have had this problem multiple times. I have replaced with new parts each time and replaced rear shocks as well. Poor design | ||
| Mar 2018122140 miC $40 | Rear shock mount broke. AGAIN!. These mounts are a terrible design, have replaced with several brands multiple times on both sides. In addition I try to be very careful going over any bumps etc. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jan 201044000 miUS $42 | Replaced headlight bulbs | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201054000 miUS $200 | Water outlet valve | ||
| Apr 201397700 miUS $300 | thermostat stuck open | ||
| Nov 2014121100 miUS $300 | Motor mount | ||
| May 2015132100 miUS $400 | Master cylinder replacement | ||
| Dec 2015143000 miUS $150 | Motor mount | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 200833000 mi | Used car check at dealer in August found oil filter housing leak. Said at time warranty problem. When brought in car after purchase for repair said really not warrantable problem, but honored warranty because of used car check. Repair done in November. | ||
| Nov 200835000 mi | Gas cap gasket leaking. Mazda dealer said old design of cap was faulty and replaced with redesigned cap. | ||
| Jul 201055500 miUS $1300 | Front struts, rear shocks worn out. One leaking, not functional. All had needed replacement for a long time. Shop said OEM shocks usually low quality, don't last. Replaced struts/shocks, front strut mounts and bushings, and did alignment. | ||
| Aug 201171700 miUS $45 | Had a relatively minor problem with idle being uneven. Mechanic cleaned the throttle body and reset the computer. | ||
| Dec 201175000 miUS $330 | CEL gave P0126 code, "Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation." Shop verified thermostat had failed and replaced thermostat. | ||
| May 201281700 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201394000 miUS $130 | KYB rear shocks from previous repair failed prematurely. Wear on rotated front tire indicated shock had failed already by 20,000 miles. KYB replaced shocks at no charge, but had to pay for installation. Also did alignment. | ||
| Jul 201398500 miUS $452 | Wavering idle, wanted to stall starting from stop. Periodic diminished power hitting accelerator. CEL issued two codes for rich system: P0172, P2275. Mechanic diagnosed failed mass air flow sensor, cleaning didn't help, replaced sensor. | ||
| Feb 2015121000 miUS $224 | Replace right upper engine mount. Mount was broken. | ||
| Mar 2015122000 miUS $260 | Car having trouble starting. Cranks several times before starting or only on second try. The longer car sits, the more cranking it takes to start. Replaced spark plugs and cleaned fuel injector. Did not solve problem. Back in shop currently. | ||
| Apr 2015122700 miUS $1010 | Car cranking and taking long time to start. Previous repairs (spark plugs, fuel injector cleaning) did not help. This time (three days later) no pressure found in fuel line after engine off. Fuel pump and fuel pump o-ring replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015128000 miUS $532 | Sporadically losing power under load. 1st mechanic replaced PCV valve/PCV hose and purge valve, neither fixed it (no charge). 2nd mechanic replaced upstream O2 sensor--fixed but not sure if entirely (ac compressor reduces power a bit still). | ||
| Jan 2016122000 miUS $747 | Rattling noise and excessive engine noise underload, as well as clunky shifting and diminished power. All three engine/transmission mounts broken. Replaced. Made a huge difference in driveability of car and eliminated noise. | ||
| Apr 2017148000 miUS $601 | Car was idling rough, but only very slightly. Check engine light came on with P0300 code for multiple/random misfires. Shop said cylinder 2 and 4 were misfiring, due to faulty coils. Replaced all four coils and spark plugs. | ||
| Jul 2017149600 miUS $135 | Car a little sluggish, slightly underpowered up hills, on some shifts. Cleaned throttle body and idle motor. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200856000 miUS $845 | Wiring loose on oxygen sensors caused CEL, also new battery put in, not enough charge from current unit. Also included 60,000 mile service - power steering, trans fluid, rotate tires, align. CEL also caused by loose gas cap, advised $57 for 08 gas cap. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 200820000 mi | window assembly came loose. the nuts just needed to be tightened. covered under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200830000 mi | From a stop and releasing the brake pedal to accelerate, the brake pedal makes a rattling sound. | ||
| Nov 2013106000 miUS $50 | Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat and coolant lost during the replacement. | ||
| Feb 2014106800 miUS $400 | Front struts were worn out. Replaced struts and springs. Replaced all 3 motor mounts. | ||
| Jul 2015125000 miUS $7 | Driver window would go down partially and made a crunching sound. Ordered a gear for the motor assembly ($7) and replaced myself. Driver window would go down partially and made a crunching sound. Ordered a gear for the motor assembly ($7) and replaced myself. | ||
| Nov 2015129000 miUS $80 | Replaced brake master cylinder and fluid for bleeding. | ||
| Dec 2017162000 miUS $80 | Boot ripped a few years back and the joint finally wore out. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200738000 miUS $40 | oil leak from broken oil plug seal | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 200729000 mi | air bag actuators broke light came on and wouldnt shut off side molding peeled off | ||
| Jan 201073000 miUS $40 | wiper arm stripped at joint -- aluminum inside wiper arm, steel at joint-- steel wins every time | ||
| Jul 201194000 miUS $450 | a/c went out | ||
| Aug 2013123000 miUS $600 | pcv needed to be changed--- it was eating oil | ||
| Oct 2013124700 miUS $250 | starter failed | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Singapore Mar 2007 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 200834100 mi | Replaced faulty folding side mirrors | ||
| Nov 201057660 mi$350 | alternator not working | ||
| Jun 2016140120 mi$300 | alternator down. changed parts fuel pump down. parts replaced | ||
| Jul 2016140120 mi | The transmission has been skipping third gear when downshifting. Impossible to do overtaking on the highway. | ||
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