turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
66000 mi US $350 |
O-ring failed between power steering pump and reservoir. Replaced pump and reservoir (reservoir had become stained inside and it was hard to tell what the level was). |
90700 mi US $310 |
Left side rear shock was leaking - they need to be replaced as a pair so both rear shocks were swapped out for new. |
25000 mi US $500 |
Shocks were getting soft. Replaced with somewhat better than OEM Bilstein shocks. |
38300 mi US $280 |
Front left wheel bearing noise at 38k. Apparently a common failure on this model. |
46000 mi US $100 |
Left front lower control arm bushing has cracked and is making a creaking sound when loaded. Dealer diagnosed the issue, but no parts are available. Was told that it isn't a safety issue and that the car can be driven until parts are in. |
46800 mi US $350 |
Replaced front left lower control arm on second trip to dealer after parts were not available on first trip. In the meantime, the failure of said part completely destroyed my left front tire. Mazda denied any after warranty assistance. |
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
79856 mi C $1200 |
Suspension control arm replaced Suspension control arm replaced, along with Brake pads/rotors and tune up (plugs, air filter) |
92380 mi C $600 |
Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced |
44640 mi C $125 |
TIE ROD JOINT TOO TIGHT-NOISEY! MECH ADJUSTED, ALL IS GOOD |
39420 mi | I feel a little sloppiness in the driver's front control arm/ ball joint. I will have to keep an eye on it. |
212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
126300 mi US $1400 |
Replace control arms, new struts |
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
45000 mi US $180 |
Power steering pump started making noises a while back, but only when steering hard one way or another and went away as soon as you weren't 'locked' at the end. I replaced the pump and it went away. |
21000 mi | loud thumping noise from front strut. Replaced under warranty. Dash panel rattles but no warranty coverage. |
58500 mi US $80 |
Not sure why still veering right. New tires too |
92000 mi | Front left & right wheel bearings worn/ replaced. |
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
90520 mi C $200 |
Rear tie rod replaced |
45700 mi US $85 |
Alignment (car woudl drift to one side) |