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%)

Chart based on 92 repairs.
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2011 Mazda Mazda3 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (47%)

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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

16000 mi Gas pedal is squeaking when cold, dealer verified concern and ordered parts for replacement 
40800 mi Dealer put oil drain plug on too tightly. I damaged it when trying to remove it for diy oil change, so I took the car back to the dealer to have them extract and replace the drain plug. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

11700 mi Noticed green coolant on bottom of engine. Cracked thermostat housing was leaking coolant. Dealership repaired free of charge. Cracked thermostat housing. Leaking coolant very slowly. Repaired for free under warranty. Dealership explained 4th car in a week with same problem. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

29750 mi

US $360
Tensioner pulley 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

149-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

120280 mi

C $1100
and evap leak (gas cap), along with oil change, and tire change etc. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

62620 mi

C $100
Valve in the fuel tank replaced 
74400 mi

C $1000
Perforation in catalytic converter, converter was replaced 
25513 mi

US $202
Replaced AC and drive belt due to squealing noise when accelerating in the ~1500RPM range. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

33520 mi

C $1500
Car would not fill tank with gasoline. Gas spit from tank. Air lock in tank. Had to replace charcoal filter, as well as Fuel Shutoff valve. Update: Changing charcoal filter did not work, but that is usually the root cause of an airlock in tank.  
128000 mi

US $2000
Original clutch replaced. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

22000 mi

US $1000
clutch failed after 21000 miles, Mazda refused to cover. Clutch is only warranted for 12 months, 12000 miles 
33780 mi motor mount had to be replaced. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

20000 mi Intermittent check engine light. Turned Out to be debris in fuel line. Cleaned fuel lines and checked. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

21440 mi motor mount #4 replaced 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Engine Problems

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