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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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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

26000 mi

US $150
Car aligned again, difficult to keep front wheels in alignment. 
22320 mi Rear driver side shock failed, replaced under warranty. No issues. 
59955 mi

C $1024
LF ball joint and LF sway bar link 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

71000 mi

US $250
Wheel bearings needed replacement on front tire 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

41540 mi

A $300
Rear Shock absorbers needed replacement- was resulting in abnormal tyre wear and cupping, leading to unbearable tyre noise from the rear of the car 
31620 mi Power steering failure due to broken wire in engine harness to power steering module. Covered under warranty 
33580 mi Left front wheel bearing replaced due to humming noise at 50kph and above. 
19220 mi Wheel bearing was noisy so it was replaced. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

2000 mi Power Steering locked up while pulling into a parking space & steering wheel light turned on. Had to turn car off & back on for steering to work. Dealer said it might be due to low battery voltage as the car sat on their lot for a while. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension Problems

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