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2007 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

17000 mi Passenger seat belt receiver (short piece belt snaps into) squeaked. Driver's side had squeaked before. Sounds like a saddle when a horse is riden, appropriately. Didn't need to replace, just adjust/lubricate. All fixed. University Mazda rocks, as usual! 
17000 mi

US $94
Driver's-side inside door handle rattled- body shop technician removed interior door panel, tightened door-handle mounting screws, and re-installed the interior door panel. Rattle disappeared. 
18000 mi Rainwater entered and pooled in spare tire well. Diagnosed as defective rubber seal around rear windshield wiper shaft. Replacement seal was ordered for future installation. 
19000 mi Scuff plate on driver's side came loose. Dealer used double-sided adhesive tape to re-attach plate. 
33000 mi

US $37
The passenger-side window lip seal had become permanently twisted and deformed, and had to be replaced. 
39000 mi

US $13
The molded plastic hand-grip for the rear hatch broke, and was replaced with a new one. 
63000 mi

US $50
The left-hand B-pillar lower interior trim panel had some gouges in it. The owner replaced it. 
65000 mi

US $118
A belt molding had dry-rotted, and was replaced. 
24000 mi Side molding on driver's side rear door was coming off and would hit driver's door if opened. 
11000 mi When I got the car back from the motor mount repair, shift knob had been broken/screwed on wrong. Dealership immediately ordered new knob and received it in about a week. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

70000 mi

US $400
Third time the sunroof had been rendered inoperable due to it falling off of track. This repair, as well as the previous two, were replaced under the extended warranty, which has proven quite useful. Entire sunroof assembly was replaced. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

71000 mi

US $1200
Driver side window motor worked intermittently.  
5000 mi An intermittent clicking noise is present when taking foot off of the gas pedal. Dealer was able to reproduce the sound but was not sure of the cause. I have not had it repaired due to personal issues that have interfered with time. The issue 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

78614 mi

US $488
Replace (4) center wheel caps (Faded) G22C-37-190A 
86180 mi

C $600
Rust on the underside of the body. Rust on the rear trunk tail-light. 
620 mi car had two paint chips at the time I picked the car up when new. Dealer didn't notice them at the time and I pointed the defects out to them. I had to bring it back to have them correct the defect 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

105400 mi

C $385
Blown rear passenger side shock mount due to excessive rust. Replaced rear shocks and mounts. It's getting annoying! 
164000 mi

US $324
Replaced cloudy headlights after multiple polishing attempts over time. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

93000 mi

US $3
Sun visor retainer clip broke on driver's side so it wouldn't hold the visor. Ordered new one at the dealer for about $3 and replaced it myself. 
106000 mi

US $311
Rust beginning in both rear wheel wells was cleaned up and repainted. 
310 mi Sticker over the speed shift unstick by itself. Stupid as it is I reported it to my dealer as I was there for questions about strange gas mileage. He repaired it at no cost. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 Body Problems

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