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2010 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 312 repairs.
2010 Mazda Mazda3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 113000 mi | Mazda recall on seat frame and gas lift struts on hatch |
| 5000 mi | Broken horn |
| 25000 mi US $60 |
TPMS sensor was leaking air. Mazda quoted $25O for repair. I took the car to Discount Tire and they fixed it for $60. |
| 35000 mi | Driver's seat was squeaking loudly. Dealer inspected seat and found broken weld in lower seat frame. New lower seat frame ordered and installed. A free rental car was provided while car was in shop. Dealer charged $571 to Mazda. |
| 86000 mi | Broken driver seat lifter, repaired under recall |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77500 mi C $220 |
Driver's side door wouldn't unlock. Latch had to be replaced. |
| 23000 mi | Windshield replacement. Seems very susceptible to rock chips and flexing. Was a result of defroster usage and flexing in extended winter temperatures (Alaska). It showed no signs of impact damage. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14000 mi US $200 |
small trim popped out but had to be pulled apart to reassemble |
| 89000 mi | Factory safety recall: Driver side intermediate seat frame including height adjuster replaced. Driver seat loose laterally when adjusted to maximum height. |
| 111000 mi | Driver seat linkages failed -- shifting and clicking in turns. Subject to recall. Mazda paid for repair in full. |
| 1000 mi | The driver's door could not be unlocked from both outside and inside. |
| 8200 mi | Replace a spring of clutch in the driver side's door. |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
The tire pressure monitoring system needed to be replaced because the valve stems had deteriorated |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 44000 mi US $750 |
Front TPMS sensor nuts cracked and corroded--replaced |
| 56500 mi US $90 |
Valve stem had corroded and split. Required replacement. |
| 115000 mi US $90 |
TPMS valve stem corroded and nut broke off. Flat tire ensued. Emergent valve stem replacement. |
| 128000 mi | Took car in for the seat bracket recall/repair. I DID notice that my drivers seat was loose prior to the recall repair. Seat is now fine. |
| 16900 mi | The tires started to make a loud hum. They say it is the tires and that it is a common problem. |
| 81500 mi US $80 |
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring sensor) started leaking air. Had to fill up the tire with air every day. Had the valve stem and sensor replaced. The other tires started doing it a couple weeks later. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 81000 mi US $95 |
hatch door lock would not release, replaced latch and release button. Button had been damaged.. |
| 73500 mi US $185 |
Valve stem broke off front right tire as it was being inflated. Necessitated new tire valve stem and TPS part be installed. |
| 102300 mi C $50 |
repaired broken bracket between seat frame and seat rails. |
| 36000 mi US $200 |
Passenger window seal needed to be replaced. The glass was loose inside the door. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi | Replace seat height adjustment lifter link |
| 64300 mi US $80 |
Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad caused air leak |
| 41700 mi | Wheel air valve stem broke in half during routine inflation. Required "replacing tire pressure monitor" for that tire. Replaced with spare and had dealer fix TPMS. |
| 37000 mi | Latch was broken on center console. Replaced under warranty. |
| 86000 mi | Hatch lift support recall |
| 41800 mi | Passenger seat belt receptor/latch replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $20 |
Slow tire leak from bead. |
| 93500 mi | Hatchback lift supports were very corroded. Was looking at buying some and found Mazda is recalling them on certain models for inadequate rust protection from factory. Free fix on Mazda. |
| 63000 mi US $800 |
Drivers seat track broke and had to be welded |
| 24160 mi | Seat motor and rails replaced |
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