2014 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2014

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 220 repairs.
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2014 Mazda Mazda3 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (82%)

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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.

2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

5000 mi Drive belt slipping in rain. Tripped computer into sending out problem with charging system. There was a computer update to fix this problem. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

58000 mi Dealer replaced fuel tank per recall 
38344 mi

US $361
replace valve cover gasket 
75020 mi The fuel pump was replaced due to a fuel leak. They damaged the gas tank while removing the pump so that was replaced, as well. 
25700 mi No heat, engine temp no higher than 60 celcius (140 F) Coolant FL22 type density was at -65C, dealer adjusted the density to -45C as per specification, engine temperature now average 80-83C (outside temp. is 5C today January 11, 2017. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

20640 mi Intake valves were cleaned to fix rough idle issue. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

74000 mi

£80
Ancillary drive belt failed. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

38000 mi

US $200
Engine idling fast and getting poor mileage Had "gasoline direct injection fuel service" performed to clean deposits from air intake system. Turns out it was just a floor mat stuck under accelerator pedal causing problems. 
12500 mi Regenerative braking (I-ELOOP) system failed. Caused by fault in charging logic from control module. Dealer found service bulletin and reflashed module. 
35420 mi

C $9
Oil drain cap replaced due to wear on the release bolt drive, at risk of becoming difficult to remove. 
700 mi Engine knocking could not be reproduced at dealer. Was told abnormal vibrations caused by radiator fan/compressor and is normal operation 
3600 mi Oil change & engine knocking, dealer again could not reproduce issue 
3000 mi Chronic engine knock/stall initially observed at 700mi. Has been in and out of shop at least once a month since purchasing vehicle. Has progressed from excessive vibrations at idle to physical stalling at speed 
4000 mi Engine stall shortly after ignition 
8000 mi Vehicle traded in due to ongoing knock / stall. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

59520 mi

C $650
No 2 ignition coil replaced no spark 
21000 mi Check engine light came on. Computer Diagnostic reveals faulty fuel sensor in gas tank. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

26740 mi ECU re-flash. Display would temporary goes blank/freezes. 
75640 mi

C $900
Header cracked and sheared off on the engine side of the flex pipe. The header was repaired with a generic flange welded into place to reuse the original flex pipe as there was no issue with it. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 Engine Problems

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