2013 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2013

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (14%)

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

59955 mi

C $1024
MVI, brake service, replaced RR door latch,  

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

9300 mi Stability control light turned on while I was parking the car (shifter in R mode). Don't know what happened. After a engine restart the light went off. Known issue: http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2012/mazda/mazda3/electronic_stability_control/problem.aspx 
73000 mi

US $110
Replaced front brake pad and rotors. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

128000 mi

US $150
Rear brake pads and rotors 
41000 mi

US $320
Rear brake pads were down to 1-2 mm. Both rear rotors and pads were replaced. This was done in my driveway in a little over an hour by YourMechanic. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36300 mi Had a cyclic grinding/thumping noise. Dealer recommended brakes and rotors (at 34,000 miles!?). Took the car home and discovered bent dust shield rubbing on front brake rotor. Going to a different dealer if I ever go back to Mazda. 
114000 mi

US $980
LF rotor detached itself from the hub. 
25500 mi Stuck brake caliper piston pin rear right. Repaired under warranty with no cost to owner. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

29760 mi

C $420
Rear rotors, and pads replaced 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 Brake Problems

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