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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.
2011 Mazda Mazda3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 73 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
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20118400 mi | Wheel Alignment due to hitting road hazard. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 20116000 mi | Windshield cowl was rattling, dealer installed anti-rattle clips, noise has abated. | ||
| Mar 201216000 mi | Gas pedal is squeaking when cold, dealer verified concern and ordered parts for replacement | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201670000 miUS $800 | rear struts replaced. Both factory struts blown and leaking | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201213000 mi | rattles in dash behind cluster and near windshield | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States May 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| May 201211400 miUS $80 | Stabilizer bar had come loose and stripped threads of attaching bolt. All damaged components were replaced under warranty | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 201764000 miUS $600 | Rear shock leaked, replaced all 4 shocks and struts. Speed 3 trims falling off | ||
| Sep 201766000 miUS $48 | Replaced broken plastic studs on lower body trim. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Alabama, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20114000 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 | ||
| Feb 201440800 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. | ||
| Sep 201563000 miUS $120 | HID Xenon headlight burned out, so replaced them both, but that required removing the front bumper cover and the headlights. The HID headlight bulbs cannot be replaced unless the headlight housings come out of the car. Regular headlights on regular Mazda 3s do not require such dismantlement and can be converted to LED headlights. | ||
| May 2018110000 mi | Plastic mushroom around the hatch release button, located in the center of the hatch, cracked apart and would not hold the release button in position. It fell inside the hatch. I took the interior trim off the hatch to take a look. I used some duct tape to tie it into a workable position so that it would not fall back into the door when pressed or via normal driving vibrations. It wasn't really a fix, but it was just a hack/bodge to continue using the hatch until I could get a fix. THREE recalls exist on the vehicle at this point, and I was never going to have time to deal with them at the dealer. The driver's seat slider recall (applicable 100%), the hatchback lifters (recalled but mine were okay), and the dashboard lifting off the gauge pod (a cosmetic problem). Additionally, the turbo was starting to go. I'm sure the dealer putting the wrong oil into it twice (0W20 instead of 5W30 or 5W40) probably helped it along to its death. I'm not going to have time to deal with the dealer or a shop to replace the turbo, so I've traded the car in June. Somebody will get a rare and otherwise lovely MS3 that needs a turbo. It's really a blast to drive. | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Apr 201322300 mi | Roof spoiler loose. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201113020 mi | Auxilary button was not functioning on stereo. Will get it repaired when bring in for next routine service. | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 201111700 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 20117440 mi | Clutch switch was noisy. Was lubricated on the first visit (eliminated noise) while part was ordered, then replaced on a subsequent visit. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 20112000 mi | Loose undercarriage trim piece, missing nylon nut. | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 20116093 mi | Driver's seat appeared loose, Replaced rail. Driver's seat still seems loose. Driver's seat appeared loose, Replaced rail. Driver's seat still appears loose | ||
| Jul 201729750 miUS $360 | Tensioner pulley | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201749893 mi | Dashboard piece was showing some underlying felt. Upon further examination, warping was evident. Dealer replaced trim under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017143000 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. Driver seat would come off the rail once in a while. Mazda issues a recall. Repaired under the recall. | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
149-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Sep 2023 | |||
| Sep 201773160 miC $700 | Oil change and brakes | ||
| Dec 201775826 miC $1000 | Brakes in back Front wheel bearing. Necessitated an alignment at the same time. | ||
| Apr 2021120280 miC $1100 | Seized calipers, and evap leak (gas cap), along with oil change, and tire change etc. | ||
| Mar 2022133920 miC $1500 | Emergency brake cable, seized caliper and leaking brake. Replacement of stabilization arm. Disc and brake pads replaced as well. | ||
| May 2023145700 miC $1600 | 3 shocks and 2 tubes on A/c | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201423000 mi | Alternator needed replacing due to bad bearings | ||
| Oct 201425513 miUS $202 | Replaced AC and drive belt due to squealing noise when accelerating in the ~1500RPM range. | ||
| Jun 201531000 miUS $100 | A/C was causing a squeak when the A/C compressor cycled. Replaced A/C Clutch pressure plate per Mazda TSB. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jul 201565000 miUS $500 | Needed New Shocks - Old ones were completely worn out. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| May 201745000 mi | I bought a rebuilt title and didn't realize that the air conditioning wasn't working. They had to replace all of the parts that are part of the air conditioning system. At the same time, they recommended I replace the radiator, which I did. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 201546500 miC $50 | Signal light holder melted. Repairable without replacement. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202265100 miC $100 | Heater/AC blower fan stopped working, no air at all. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2015109800 miUS $150 | Replaced battery | ||
| May 2018149000 miUS $50 | Power jack replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20147000 mi | The cabin air blower only worked on the highest setting (4). Dealer replaced blower unit resistor. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201642780 miC $240 | Tie rod driver side was replaced | ||
| Jul 201755180 miC $300 | Power steering hose starting leaking. The car drove safely throughout that time. Replaced the hose | ||
| Jul 201862620 miC $1500 | Front Control arms were worn and replaced Replaced suspension in the back Valve in the fuel tank replaced | ||
| Sep 202174400 miC $300 | Faulty transmission fluid pump replaced, common problem for this car | ||
| Oct 202174400 miC $1000 | Perforation in catalytic converter, converter was replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201210000 mi | All transmission fluid leaked out after axle not put together correctly after an engine replacement (dealer did not replace oil during an oil change). | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201417000 miUS $89 | replace battery | ||
| Jun 201732000 miUS $300 | recharge and valve repair to fix A/C. required two trips and still not 100% | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Sep 201791000 miUS $125 | Leaky drive shaft seal replaced. | ||
| Nov 2021128000 miUS $2000 | Original clutch replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201526000 miUS $100 | Battery dead | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201581000 miUS $400 | Driver side front wheel bearing | ||
| May 2017122390 miUS $350 | Replaced wheel bearing | ||
| Jul 2017125000 miUS $200 | Replaced last wheel bearing | ||
| May 2018156000 miUS $421 | Replaced another wheel bearing | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2012 | horn not working (intermittently connected wire) | ||
| Jan 201712140 miC $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. Also car would not read fuel level on dash. Had to remove rear seat to replace fuel level sensor. | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 20116820 mi | Battery was faulty, had a "bad cell" care would not start | ||
| Jul 201333780 mi | motor mount had to be replaced. fogging in both headlights | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201449000 miUS $95 | battery (stock) drain in cold weather. replaced battery | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201222000 miUS $1000 | clutch failed after 21000 miles, Mazda refused to cover. Clutch is only warranted for 12 months, 12000 miles | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States May 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 201650400 miUS $14 | Driver-side low-beam went out. Replaced it myself. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Dec 201212000 mi | The driver side door lock actuator was making a squealing noise when activated, so it was replaced under warranty. | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201356000 mi | Rear tires had bad inside wear. Camber setting was within Mazda's range, but the amount of negative camber was too much. The camber is not adjustable. Replaced the camber arms with aftermarket adjustable camber arms and adjusted the camber. Roof spoiler loose. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201322200 mi | Rear spoiler was loose. Had to remove interior hatch trim to tighten 4 very loose nuts. 10 min fix. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201214400 mi | Loose driver's side rear sway bar linkage was causing annoying rattling over most bumps. Could not be tightened so linkage was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201751000 miUS $10 | Headlight replacement | ||
| Jan 201852000 miUS $496 | Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jul 201469500 miC $1677 | Initially replaced the alternator and belts. Discovered fly wheel had separated and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201580580 miC $1250 | snap clips fell off drivers seat. seat was removed, repaired and replaced. | ||
| Nov 201586000 miC $300 | replace one wheel bearing | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 20113000 mi | Minor rattle coming from upper dash area. Panel and soundproofing realigned. | ||
| Nov 20116000 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). | ||
| Dec 20118000 mi | Reappearance of problem from sept 2011 and Nov 2011. Rattles and squeaks from instrument panel | ||
| Jan 201218000 mi | Rattling from HVAC when fan is on. Dealer diagnosed as debris in fan housing | ||
| Jul 201220000 mi | Intermittent check engine light. Turned Out to be debris in fuel line. Cleaned fuel lines and checked. | ||
| Mar 201453000 mi | Noise from vents when blowing on high speeds Same as previous. Retried repair | ||
| Jun 201457000 miUS $108 | Same as prior visits - only went to a different dealer who was able to diagnose the issue and repair. | ||
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201778120 miC $120 | basic ac recharge | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 20128340 mi | Horn stopped working replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201321440 mi | replace sway bar bushings in the rear motor mount #4 replaced | ||
2010.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2011 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Mar 201873470 miA $660 | Rotors were pitted and rusty ( apparently as a result of living near the sea). Front rotors replaced, front brake pads replaced. Brake fluid topped up. Rear brakes still have approx 10,000km on them | ||
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