| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 317 repairs.
2009 Mazda Mazda3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 28000 mi | Loud 'click' from front driveshaft when pulling away or accelerating briskly. Dealer lubed driveshaft splines, they were dry. Prob fixed. Apparently there is a TSB for the issue. |
| 119600 mi US $450 |
CV boot tear. CV joint suck in hub. replaced knuckle, hub, bearing, and shaft. $100 for used knuckle+hub. $100 for bearing, $120 for new shaft. $200 for lift time. |
| 123000 mi US $150 |
Trans leaking oil. replaced diff seal. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75500 mi US $1100 |
The transmission subsequently had a synchro problem and was replaced, so I think the problems are a combination of the previous driver abusing the vehicle and my 16 year-old learning to drive in it. |
| 27900 mi $200 |
Rear shock absorber leaking. Replaced both. |
| 32860 mi $60 |
REAR STABILIZER LINK (right) |
| 37000 mi | Clutch slave cylinder sprung a link. The slave cylinder was replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $110 |
Clutch slave cylinder sprung a leak (again) |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $2400 |
Replace CV joint. $2400 total |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28000 mi | transmission pan gasket was leaking, sealed, refilled under warranty |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139300 mi US $1300 |
Front axle boot repaired as well front axle itself. |
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