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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 76 repairs.
2013 Mazda Mazda3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | headlights flickered when applying brakes. |
| 25000 mi | TSB for dimming headlights when applying brakes. Issue resolved with TSB computer update TPMS light triggering despite correct pressures |
| 7100 mi | trash in blower system |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 48670 mi C $146 |
Headlights flashed during decceleration. Found out there was a Technical Service Bulletin for this issue which is common for these cars. The dealer reflashed the Power Control Module and it took around 1 hour to complete. |
| 36000 mi | Dealer had to apply computer update to fix flickering headlights when decelerating at highway speeds. This was a quick update that worked as intended. This was a service bulletin not a recall. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $190 |
Battery degradation under cold ambient conditions. Vehicle won't start so battery was replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $15 |
Headlight replacement |
| 37000 mi | Reset computer because headlights would get very bright when braking. |
| 37000 mi US $100 |
Replaced battery following oil change |
| 13900 mi | Headlights dimming when braking. TSB available for issue. Update to ECU improved condition, but didn't eliminate the dimming. |
| 15000 mi US $145 |
Tom Tom navigation simply quit working, screen frozen. Mazda of Concord/Walnut Creek performed diagnosis, updated system (not w/ new map) and rebooted. They also provided a vehicle check, type pressure and fluids adjustment--without cost. |
| 29300 mi | Strange & erratic behavior: At night when driving on low beams I would occasionally experience a dipping, dimming and PULSING of headlight beams when applying the brakes. Mazda rep. reported this was a known issue...(?!) |
| 29600 mi US $120 |
To fix the pulsing headlights when braking, Mazda dealer performed some unexplained procedure ($120) which the service mgr said is effective "In 90 percent of similar cases".... And it seems, so far, to have done the trick. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23200 mi | Door lock actuator is squeaky and needs replacement. |
| 64500 mi | TomTom nav system froze. Restarting the car did not resolve issue. Removed and analyzed SD card on computer. Found bogus lock file. System worked normally after removing lock file and reinstalling SD card. |
| 74000 mi US $500 |
The blower motor began making a grinding noise a few months ago which became louder and higher-pitched over time. The blower motor would have failed altogether sometime in the next 2-4 months and I elected to have it replaced prior to complete failure. The motor ended up being replaced twice as the initial replacement part was defective. The second replacement was done free of charge and was successful. |
| 82000 mi US $100 |
Radio stopped sending signal to speakers |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43400 mi C $140 |
Replace battery |
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