2011 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2011

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (3%)

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (87%)

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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 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3

Engine not specified

22300 mi Roof spoiler loose. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

2000 mi Loose undercarriage trim piece, missing nylon nut. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

49893 mi 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. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

33780 mi fogging in both headlights 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

80580 mi

C $1250
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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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Body Problems

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