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2009 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 317 repairs.
2009 Mazda Mazda3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 43100 mi US $650 |
A rear strut blew up so I replaced all four as the other three were getting worn. $650 for a set of koni FSD struts, no labor included. |
| 51000 mi US $60 |
Strut steering bearings (front only) were binding. Possibly a result of a mis-installation. Removed and replaced with MOOG equivalents. |
| 18600 mi | Rear passenger damper was leaking, felt unsettled over bumps, and needed to be replaced. Part was not in stock, needed to be ordered. Damper was received 4 business days later, and installed the same day. The damper arrived 4 business days later and was installed in a day. |
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Replace shock absorbers, bearings, bump stop |
| 20000 mi | Replaced left rear shock - leaking. |
| 24000 mi | Had to have a shock absorber replaced, but it was covered under warranty. |
| 12000 mi US $155 |
Broken left front upper strut bearing. |
| 18700 mi | LF wheel lugs came loose, causing a nasty grinding sound. No real damage though. |
| 51000 mi US $500 |
replaced one leaking rear shock replaced one rear shock leaking oil replaced opne leaking rear shock |
| 35000 mi US $700 |
Blown rear shock absorber leaking oil. Purchased full set of 4 aftermarket shocks (Koni FSD) and replaced rears. Will do fronts when time allows. |
| 55000 mi US $75 |
Clunking from rear of car. Replaced rear endlinks and swaybar bushings. Still clunking, not successful. |
| 56000 mi US $180 |
Stil has clunk from rear susp. Replaced rear strut mounts and bumpers. Still clunks. |
| 57300 mi US $550 |
clunk from ront suspension. replaced strut mounts and endlinks |
| 59000 mi | Suspension still clunking. Attempted to replace front swaybar bushings, but garage could not source correct part. Shimmed bushes as an interim fix, improved matters. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| 11000 mi US $35 |
There was a squeak coming from the rear suspension assembly, I just had to tighten an endlink. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $850 |
high pressure steering hose leaking |
| 12400 mi | Warranty repair to replace creaking front suspension |
| 21700 mi $200 |
Rear shock absorbers leaking |
| 48980 mi $150 |
Both lower control arms (front suspension) were replaced. |
| 195000 mi US $315 |
Right front wheel bearing loose. Needed replacement and sway bar link. Clunk sound heard by driver. Rear coil spring broken. needed to be replaced. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi US $595 |
Ball joints and alignment |
| 112300 mi | Clunking noise on rough pavement, shock replaced |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56300 mi US $300 |
Leaky power steering system, replaced hose and gaskets |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
Car was starting to ride rough, struts were replaced at just around 100,000 miles |
| 68700 mi US $250 |
Broken rear shock. Both rear shocks replaced |
| 113000 mi US $425 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 102000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced struts |
| 16000 mi | Power steering failure with temperatures above 80 degrees F. common. DTC C1099 was evident, showing electric power steering pump rotation was too slow. TSB determined the power steering pump had to be replaced with a revised unit. |
| 8000 mi | Steering issue upon turning. Took car in, but problem was due to excessive ice buildup in front wheel-wells, affecting control arms. No repair needed (just a thaw in the shop). |
| 69000 mi US $350 |
Broken sway bar linkage and broken rear spring on driver's side. Most likely due to hitting potholes repeatedly over the winter/spring months. |
| 75000 mi US $550 |
Replaced front passenger side ball joints (worn). Edit: I had to have this exact same repair made in March of '17. Its very likely that the local shop that supposedly did this work in '15 never actually replaced the ball joints but charged me anyway. |
| 93000 mi US $800 |
Ball joint replacement, passenger side |
| 92380 mi C $1500 |
Stabilizer links |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139000 mi US $640 |
Had rear springs and sway bars installed. Left rear spring had snapped and both were repaired. |
| 142000 mi US $1048 |
Wheel bearing and passenger side control arm replaced. Wheel bearing and passenger side control arm replaced. |
| 183081 mi US $995 |
Replaced in and outer tie rods. Had rusted enough that proper alignment could not be conducted. Not urgent safety issue, but would become one. |
| 127080 mi C $850 |
Both front struts replaced. Rightside shock blew out. Decided to replace both struts. |
| 127100 mi C $450 |
Right rear shock blew out. Replaced both right rear and left rear shock. |
| 167400 mi C $1300 |
Left and right front stabilizer bars |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86560 mi C $1250 |
struts leaking, replace along with regular maintanence |
2008.5 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23560 mi C $600 |
rear shocks leaking replaced both |
| 44020 mi C $800 |
Upgraded shocks and springs |
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