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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
A/C leak, dye added, refrigerant added, relay replaced for good measure
Poor integration with iPod. A problem with many '14 & '15 Mazda cars. The dealer said I should call their customer service. CS continues to say they are working on the problem. Otherwise vehicle is excellent.
7000 mi
Replaced the Bluetooth module. Hadn't worked properly since new. Still doesn't work like it should but Mazda says that's all they'll do.
6000 mi
Replaced GPS
8000 mi
Entertainment system Bluetooth and USB functionality stopped working. Bluetooth module was replaced under warranty.
12600 mi
The bluetooth module needed to be replaced. After that repair the car would sync with my bluetooth phone.
5300 mi
Blue tooth and navigation functions were not working properly. Blue tooth would not start and navigation would occasionally request a u-turn for no reason. Dealer updated software and it seems to have solved the problem.
12000 mi
Bluetooth was not working. Bluetooth module replaced.
32000 mi
Navigation system would loose contact with satellite regularly. Dealer updated the navigation with latest software. Seems to have fixed the problem.
84000 mi
US $149
Battery replaced after car failed to start or accept a jump.
11800 mi
Bluetooth system would not start up. Had to be reset by tech
32500 mi
Bluetooth module was replaced to fix USB resume issue
27000 mi
Bluetooth module was replaced with newer unit allowing for USB resume at startup rather than always reverting to the first track upon startup
31000 mi
Could not get air on face only setting.
79000 mi
US $20
Alternator / AC belt failed prior to expected maintenance interval
9500 mi
Trunk light stopped working. Circuit breaker blew and dealer had to replace unit.
35000 mi
Dealer replaced bluetooth module to correct iPod syncing issue and resume issue.
Bluetooth/USB module replaced under TSB to allow USB playback to resume after startup.
11000 mi
Air conditioner clutch and compressor failed.
22000 mi
US $208
Replaced Brake Signal Switch which was causing several warning lights
38000 mi
Bluetooth module replaced so that USB audio devices didn't take 3-5 min to load and would now resume song in progress instead of starting all over with the same song each time.
67580 mi
C $225
vehicle would not start; new battery required
35700 mi
The audio when using my phone through the link with the car wasn't coming through clearly. They replaced the amplifier.
8000 mi
Heater air flow selector will not stay on full defrost when interior is cold. Dealer replaced cable but it did not fix issue. Dealer claims Mazda is working on a fix. Problem still exists.
9000 mi
Heater air flow selector will not stay on full defrost when interior is cold. Dealer replaced cable but it did not fix issue. Dealer claims Mazda is working on a fix. Problem still exists.
12000 mi
Heater air flow selector will not stay on full defrost when interior is cold. Mazda instructed dealer to replace heater box. Dealer replaced heater box. Won't know if fixed until cold weather returns.
35700 mi
Bluetooth failed to pair with phone. Bluetooth module replaced. Rear hatch sometimes would not unlock with key FOB or door switch. Replaced rear hatch mechanism.
9000 mi
Drivers side blind spot monitor system goes off when there is nothing around you. Dealer said its working OK.
11000 mi
battery had a bad cell.replaced battery
27000 mi
radio antenna was loose blind spot monitor system on the left side gives to many false readings even when nothing is around the car.
7200 mi
Bluetooth option became unavailable - grayed out.
2000 mi
1. iPod disappears after changing radio mode;
2. iPod playlists play wrong songs in playlists;
3. iPod takes very long time to start each time car starts;
4. iPod doesn't resume playback when car started
9000 mi
Bluetooth module giving problems, USB playlist always starts from first track. Dealer replaced Bluetooth module, but didn't solve anything.
9000 mi
Bluetooth module replacement. It fixes the problem where USB song plays from track 1 every time. Placed an order for the replacement part. It's been over 3 weeks, but haven't heard back from them.
Issue with Nav system, caused by faulty SD card reader. Card read was replace.
20000 mi
The Bluetooth audio system was non operational. Owner was able to reset by replacing fuse.
3720 mi
3000km Car won't start, Boosted. Week later car won't start, boosted. Dealer replaced battery. 3 weeks later, car won't start. Boosted. Few days later car won't start. Back to dealer-New battery. 2 weeks later car won't start. Back to Parasitic drain coming from radio/cassette and sirius satellite radio
Other unknown causing the car to NOT START
1000 mi
Homelink system (part of auto dimming mirror) could not be programmed. Mirror had to be replaced.
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