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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 13 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

26000 mi Driver seat slightly loose - rocks forward and backwards 
6820 mi Trunk difficult to open. Sticks closed, takes force to open it. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

13700 mi

US $88
Fog lights were not aimed when installed by dealer 
95480 mi

C $259
The hinge for the drivers side door was loose and had to be replaced. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

40857 mi

US $28
two nails in two tires 
7590 mi The infotainment system software was updated to version 27.00.000 to fix numerous issues with the software, including poor voice command functionality and failing to connect to my USB device. 
14200 mi Power door lock on drivers door squeaked when unlocking. 
2000 mi Washer fluid disappears. Dealer claims no leaking. Says it's normal on a Mazda 3. Hmmm. 
20000 mi Driver side windshield washer nozzle leaking. Replaced part under warranty. 
71 mi Driver's seat had a slight front-to-back rock during firm braking or acceleration. Dealer tightened seat bolts to resolve issue, with no charge. 
15000 mi Active Driving Display (heads-up display) was not maintaining alignment or adjusting properly. Technician was able to quickly adjust it back into full engagement with its drive mechanism. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

3000 mi cold weather related squeaks from door locks especially when unlocking door. one rear door lock and cable mechanism replaced. squeaks still apparent on cold mornings. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

27900 mi

C $20
The rear hatch doesn't always fully latch in cold weather. Since it's warm, the dealer couldn't replicate, so i found the TSB for the problem and bought the parts myself to fix. The fix involves replacing the 4 rubber bumpers located around the hatch. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 Other Problems

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