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2008 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
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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 438 repairs.
2008 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (95%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | repaired rattle in windshield. much better WARR. |
| 9000 mi | front windshield rattle, dealer fix |
| 6820 mi | Rattle left side of dash.... there was a report from factory for this rattle..... bolt on window needed tightening. |
| 9300 mi | Rattles in dash. |
| 19100 mi | Creak that they can't find or get rid of after the struts were replaced. |
| 76260 mi | Condensation in my passenger side headlight. Mazda Canada is currently deciding if they want to cover it on my extended warranty or not. |
| 8000 mi | Dash rattle, fixed with extra insulating foam. |
| 4960 mi | Rattle when accellerating - heat shield replaced. |
| 14000 mi | Rattle in front dash area. Cause was determined to be the CD rattling in the CD player. New CD player ordered. Rattle near cupholder. Cause was a wire running from the AUX input in the center console to an MP3 player sitting near the ashtray. This wire caused the center console piece to not seat properly and rattle. MP3 player wire was re-routed. Rattle in rear hatch area. Rattle exists 99% of the time except when test driving with a dealer technician. Rattle is still there. |
| 19000 mi | Driver’s side window squeaks when it hits the top of the seal Resolution: Lubed window track. Problem returned the following day. Rattle in rear hatch area. Resolution: Dealer claims they cannot hear this. These people are f'ing DEAF. |
| 22000 mi | Ticking noise coming from passenger front wheel. Resolution: Rocks found along wheel and tire. Removed and noise disappeared. |
| 21000 mi US $10 |
The windshield cowl cover rattles in low temperature environment - it is very annoying. At home I copied a TSB repair procedure and fixed the noise with some double sided rubber tape I got at the Home Depot. Problem fixed. Cost: around $10. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 28520 mi | Rear light leaking water into boot, dealer siliconed around light. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi | The internal emergency trunk release handle fell off by itself. The plastic clips holding it worked loose from their sleeve. Removed the rear trunk upholstered cover and reattached the trunk release. |
| 83700 mi C $550 |
Cosmetic Rust is showing on front driver side wheel well. $250.00 was asked to repair and blend the driver side panel. No work done. Window motor for front driver side still operating on and off. Seems to malfunction in colder weather. |
| 93000 mi | Loud rattling coming from rear drivers side. Dealership said it was it was a broken inner support for the fender and it would need body work to fix. I declined and haven't heard the noise since. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 11000 mi | The front passenger side window was sticking. The dealer claimed that some adhesive was in the window channel causing it to stick in the closed position. They cleaned out the adhesive residue. |
| 20000 mi | Front driver side door seal was coming loose. Dealer reattached the seal. |
| 20460 mi | General noise/rattle issues, replaced weather stripping folding on window frame. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 35000 mi | Interior rear hatch door handle fell out. Mechanic re-installed. |
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