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2012 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 170 repairs.
2012 Mazda Mazda3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (32%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $450 |
Wheel hub began making rubbing noise at 45,000, gradually got worse. |
| 97000 mi US $900 |
Rear shocks and sway bar endlinks |
| 5000 mi | Car had intermittent noise/vibration in right turns. Factory Rep advised dealer to replace left knuckle and bearing. |
| 58900 mi C $1700 |
lower control arm replaced Rear shocks replaced |
| 61380 mi C $670 |
Wheel hub and wheel bearing |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26000 mi US $300 |
Replaced power steering line |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
Replaced front and rear shocks/struts due to some occasional clunking noises in suspension. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 106020 mi C $900 |
Front left and right wheel bearings wear. Parts replaced along with realignment. |
| 57660 mi C $500 |
Front passenger side wheel bearing became excessively noisy, was replaced. |
| 68200 mi C $500 |
Excessive noise, vibration, and tire wear. Driver side wheel bearing went and was replaced. |
| 81220 mi C $725 |
Accessory belts and power steering hoses replaced |
| 83700 mi C $450 |
Sway bar links were noisy, replaced with high end parts. Garage also found a broken rear upper strut mount, also replaced in the repair trip. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $360 |
Shocks/struts. I used pre-assembled kits in the front to make it easier |
| 83000 mi US $300 |
Front + rear stabilizer bar end links replaced because the boots were torn. In addition, slight clunking noise was coming from rear. Car felt unstable at turn in. I used MOOG parts, the car feels fantastic now, and the noise is gone |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Clunking in suspension along with some sketchy handling prompted me to pay someone to change the bushings (it looks way too hard to attempt). Handling is restored to normal and there is no more clunking. A creak remains while driving over big bumps, and there is a slight knock while driving on small ones. I have yet to determine if the noise is coming from the end links or the shock absorber assembly, which was a pre-manufactured unit that I don't love. The sound is clearly coming from the front right wheel well, which is why I do not suspect the bushings. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 16720 mi | Power steering rack was leaking and was replaced under warranty |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 72000 mi US $70 |
wheel alignment |
| 66960 mi C $60 |
Replace rear shocks |
| 71000 mi US $600 |
Both wheel bearings had to be replaced. |
| 83800 mi US $199 |
A clunking noise was noticed going over a speed bump at an angle, as well as unusual handling. Replaced rear stabilizer bar end links. |
| 122000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front struts and rear shocks. |
| 186000 mi US $750 |
Front struts replaced, then replaced again because the shop did not do it properly. |
| 205000 mi US $256 |
Clunk from rear suspension. Replaced rear sway bar end links and bushings. |
| 25000 mi | Noise from front wheel area since last tire rotation (other auto shop noticed cupping on tires.) Requested suspension be checked while under warranty. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 114000 mi US $700 |
Replaced front struts |
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