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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
4000 mi
a little plastic cover over the SD card slot (for the navigation) wouldn't stay in place, so Mazda replaced it at the first service
64000 mi
US $600
Speed 3 trims falling off
66000 mi
US $48
Replaced broken plastic studs on lower body trim.
6000 mi
Windshield cowl was rattling, dealer installed anti-rattle clips, noise has abated.
13000 mi
rattles in dash behind cluster and near windshield
Dashboard piece was showing some underlying felt. Upon further examination, warping was evident. Dealer replaced trim under warranty.
6093 mi
Driver's seat appeared loose, Replaced rail.
Driver's seat still appears loose
143000 mi
A gap developed the dashboard and car maintenance display. Mazda extended the warranty for affected vehicle. Dealer replaced my dashboard under that extended warranty, upon inspection.
snap clips fell off drivers seat. seat was removed, repaired and replaced.
22200 mi
Rear spoiler was loose. Had to remove interior hatch trim to tighten 4 very loose nuts. 10 min fix.
56000 mi
Roof spoiler loose.
3000 mi
Minor rattle coming from upper dash area. Panel and soundproofing realigned.
6000 mi
Reappearance of problem from Sept 2011. Rattling/popping from driver's side dash. Repaired, however, problem has reappeared again (more than 1 week after repair attempt).
8000 mi
Reappearance of problem from sept 2011 and Nov 2011. Rattles and squeaks from instrument panel
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