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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.
2014 Mazda Mazda3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 107 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Mazda Mazda3
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| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201617100 mi | Battery was dead. Car wouldn't start. | ||
| Sep 201620000 mi | Battery just replaced in May was dead. I suspected electrical problems. Dealer checked, said bad battery, replaced it. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 20156000 mi | Maintenance reminder light would not clear. | ||
| Dec 201626000 mi | Driver seat slightly loose - rocks forward and backwards | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 20167000 mi | Audio/Nav display went blank. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201725000 miUS $300 | car wouldn't start. e-loop battery needed to be replaced. Still under partial warranty which paid 25% pro-rated | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 20157000 mi | rattle in suspension when hitting bumps or beginning to move. Replaced top of strut tower. | ||
| Jul 201859000 mi | Battery was testing at 400 cca which was causing a battery management system malfunction light to illuminate. Dealer replaced battery to resolve | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201517400 mi | Frozen mazda connect system | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 20166820 mi | issues with clunking noise on making turns infotainment: chronic | ||
| Feb 20166820 mi | Trunk difficult to open. Sticks closed, takes force to open it. Infotainment: USB partially working, unit seizes needs reset. Air bag sensor on passenger side won't go off Beeping for unknown reason when opening or closing door, keycontrol in hand. no other reason. completely random. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 20145000 mi | Drive belt slipping in rain. Tripped computer into sending out problem with charging system. There was a computer update to fix this problem. | ||
| Jul 20148000 mi | rear glass gasket needing replacement audio crashing, navigation reseting | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 20147000 mi | Front seat leather fell apart, Alltrim on front passenger seat fell apart | ||
| Jun 201525000 mi | Garage door holder/compartment fell out of headliner and onto car floor | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| May 201518000 mi | Suspension clunk when reversing or going forward. Replaced both struts, both strut bearings, reset suspension components. Installed service bulletin for strut noise. | ||
| Nov 201524500 mi | AUTO AC button broke. HVAC controller replaced. | ||
| Apr 201627500 mi | Driver seat leather tore has piece missing. | ||
| Aug 201630000 mi | A/C fan speed not constant in manual or auto mode. Technician worked with Mazda for repair. First repair attempt, replaced alternator. Still have issue. Car goes back in on 8/27/16 | ||
| Feb 201732000 mi | I never received a satisfactory response from the dealership about the varying fan speed. I simply got "this is how it works." I knew I was going to be trading in the vehicle so I just let it go. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20158040 mi | Clicking sound by passenger window. Front cowl removed and aduustment made to body. | ||
| Sep 201735340 mi | Click noise from passenger side when going over slow speed bumps | ||
| Oct 201735402 mi | Second trip to the dealer. They took it out for another test drive and while it was on the rack doing an oil change said they couldn't find anything. The mechanic said that all Mazda 3's have this suspension clicking over low speed bumps. This seem's odd since the noises only starting at the end of the third year. I guess I could suggested that the mechanic try a new one out and see if it makes the noise. Hardly reassuring but may have to live with it until something falls off. | ||
| Sep 202165100 miC $300 | Front alignment. Did have a few brushes with the curb. Snow tires needed rebalancing | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 201622300 mi | Blind spot monitoring turned on and off by itself. Popping noise from audio when car is started | ||
| Mar 201727000 mi | On start up, popping noise from speakers. Only for a second. Happens almost every time. Dealer could not determine the cause. Will try another dealer next month. It is still under warranty. | ||
| May 201727000 mi | Different dealer, Milam Mazda, diagnosed the power amplifier was bad on the audio system causing static and popping noises from speakers upon start up. Replaced under warranty. All seems fine now. Update: failed again within a week. | ||
| Oct 201732000 mi | Same problem and repair as in May, 2017. Audio system amplifier replaced. Again not successful. Shop will investigate further. | ||
| Dec 201733000 mi | Return visit for audio problem previously detailed. To Mazda's credit, they called in a regional Mazda engineer and he determined that the problem was a malfunctioning Bose audio amplifier and not the system amplifier that had been previously replaced twice. Problem solved! | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201530100 miUS $1 | Previous repair by dealer did not fix problem with dragging rear brakes. Removed calipers and lubricated caliper slides. This fixed problem with dragging rear brakes. | ||
| Nov 201649000 miUS $100 | Rear brakes were not fully releasing. Discovered that brake pad bracket was not machined properly, resulting in very tight fit of pads. Replaced both rear brake pad brackets. This has fixed the recurring problem that was present since the car was bought new. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 20144000 mi | Screen/radio/camera/nav/etc shut off and needed to be 'rebooted' | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201513640 mi | Emergency brake seized then broke loose making grinding noise. Invoice states Inner pad worn into rotors. Both rear rotors and brake pads replaced. Caliper mounting brackets serviced. | ||
| May 201737200 miC $50 | Regular servicing by owner noted seized, rear brake pads that along with the rotors were totally worn out.Dealer agreed wear was abnormal /premature and completely replaced them for the second time in 2.5 years. This was called a " good will" repair. | ||
| Jun 201739060 miC $9 | Small rust spot on rear trunk lid. It took some persistence but it was covered. The caliper bushings had swelled too tight on the front brake calipers. Mazda Canada doesn't supply them so the calipers are replaced instead at a product cost of $275 per pair. My annoyed husband found an after market set of bushings for 8.99. It is possible, according to Google ,that the wrong lubricant contributed but the bushings on the other Mazda 3 were fine. The dealer actually offered to replace those calipers for free but we decided to leave well enough alone because some people online are suggesting that the brake issues "some"are having may relate to that part. | ||
| Feb 201959954 mi | The infotainment system malfunctioned and the screen was replaced at no cost even though the warranty had expired. | ||
| Nov 201971300 mi | The gear shifter was slipping from drive to neutral. | ||
| Mar 202075020 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. | ||
| May 202295480 miC $259 | The hinge for the drivers side door was loose and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201751000 miUS $150 | Rear brake pads replaced | ||
| Aug 201754000 miUS $240 | left rear shock leaking - replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017 | 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. Premature wear of bolster tissue front driver seat (left side). dealer ordering a new driver front seat. To be replace next appointment. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202167000 mi | Screen on infotainment system was "cracking" and causing phantom button presses on the touch screen, a problem Mazda extended the warranty on a few years ago. There was a wait to get the necessary part, but the actual install was quick and the warranty covered the whole cost. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202138344 miUS $361 | replace valve cover gasket | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Delaware, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Aug 201413700 miUS $88 | Air leak around B pillar drivers side door. Rattle in B pillar, Drivers side Fog lights were not aimed when installed by dealer | ||
| Dec 201423000 mi | Right rear brake sticking and dusting more than the left. Air leak and rattle at B pillar | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201972000 miUS $260 | Rear springs replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201758000 mi | Dealer replaced fuel tank per recall | ||
| Apr 201862000 mi | Dealer replaced parking brake under recall. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201725000 miUS $400 | Rear rotors warped, brake pads worn off | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201857000 miUS $400 | No clue, parking brake needed repairs. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20141860 mi | Usb started freezing, called dealer told me to come in, finally gave me an appointment the following monday to get an update done which has not been done yet due to various problems on Mazda's part Took the car in for notchy shifting in 4th gear, diagnosis took 2 days and now Mazda canada wants to attempt to repair the defective gears and refusing to replace the defective transmission. | ||
| Jul 20143180 mi | Replaced 3rd gear, hub assembly and synchros due to notchy shifting in 4th gear. Mazda Connect software updated from version 27 to 31. | ||
| Jul 201520640 mi | Intake valves were cleaned to fix rough idle issue. Window noisy (rattle) and auto down/up window did not work every time. | ||
| Jan 201862620 miC $75 | Heater blower was making noise when it was very cold. I replaced blower with a used part from the scrap yard. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201716740 mi | Driver's window trim | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201764000 miUS $2000 | Car would not start when button was pushed. Would go into accessory mode. Pressing the button a second time started the car but turned off the speedometer, odometer, trip computer. Turning off car returned it to accessory mode, with no way to turn it off completely. Entire ABS module was replaced and problem was solved. PCM module still needs to be replaced to remove dash warning lights for clutch position sensor. Software problems to blame. Why are car computers more expensive than actual computers? $$$$ | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201759000 miUS $80 | Brake light on left did not work. It was a failed component of the light controller for the rear brake light, so they ordered and replaced the part. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Great Britain Aug 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201774000 mi£80 | Ancillary drive belt failed. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201530200 mi | A/C auto mode button was faulty and wouldn't turn on auto mode, repaired under warranty | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201637000 mi | Transaxle seal replacement | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201838000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201840857 miUS $28 | two nails in two tires | ||
| Dec 202166000 miUS $55 | headlights lights | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201625700 mi | Made a horrible noise when we would drive over a large bump. Still has not been completely fixed. | ||
| Dec 201630000 mi | Noise in suspension never fixed. Sold car. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014700 mi | Engine knocking could not be reproduced at dealer. Was told abnormal vibrations caused by radiator fan/compressor and is normal operation Nav/Infotainment freezing immediately on start up | ||
| Oct 20143600 mi | Oil change & engine knocking, dealer again could not reproduce issue | ||
| Dec 20143000 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 Nav/infotainment intermittent freezing / audio distorsion when making calls or streaming audio Headlights dangerously low Replaced passenger rear power lock Rattle by driver A-pillar. Dealer replaced kickboard and added an additional spacer, rattle still present but much more muted than before | ||
| Jan 20154000 mi | Engine stall shortly after ignition | ||
| Feb 20154700 mi | Rattle near dome light fixture and sunroof area unable to replicate with dealer | ||
| Mar 20156000 mi | Rattle by fuse panel inside of cabin, added foam tape to wiring harnesses | ||
| Jun 20158000 mi | Something lose in rear seat, possibly seat belt tensioner. Rear seat replaced under warranty Vehicle traded in due to ongoing knock / stall. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201527200 mi | Bose woofer in driver's side front door was replaced under warranty. Speaker was cutting in and out/buzzing. | ||
| Nov 201531000 mi | Dealer replaced bad tie-rod that caused the car to make a noise when going over bumps. Dealer performed TSB for noise at passenger side A pillar. | ||
| Mar 201635000 mi | FM radio began cutting out and making odd noises. Dealer is replacing tuner unit per Mazda TSB. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201413900 mi | The car's infotainment system remains buggy, its already gotten the most recent software and continues to randomly restart. Sometimes it forgets it has the navigation system. Dealer has tried 3-4 times to fix it, still no luck. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 20147200 mi | Computer erroneously reported problem with charging system. Software was updated. | ||
| Nov 201947800 miUS $100 | Replaced battery | ||
| Sep 202057880 miUS $600 | Replaced failed infotainment computer | ||
| May 202270000 miUS $100 | Replaced frozen right-rear caliper and rotor | ||
| Jun 202270710 mi | Previously replaced caliper developed leak and required replacement again. Battery replaced | ||
| Jul 202270720 miUS $20 | Replaced screen glass for infotainment system. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201432000 mi | Entertainment system needed to be rebooted by the dealer. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2020 | |||
| May 20142000 mi | Washer fluid disappears. Dealer claims no leaking. Says it's normal on a Mazda 3. Hmmm. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20144500 mi | Software update to fix radio mute issue with GPS navigation system. | ||
| Dec 201621000 mi | right rear brake pad worn to bare metal (three other pads were less than half worn). replaced both rear brake pads and right rear caliper. Driver side climate control "Auto" button does not function and indicator light does not illuminate. Replacement climate control module ordered Active driving display fails to deploy when the car is started about 2% of the time. Issues mostly in early spring and early fall. Technician unable to reproduce. Replacement part ordered based on video evidence of problem. | ||
| Jan 20179500 mi | Driver side climate control "auto" button non-functional. Climate control module replaced under warranty. Active driving display fails to deploy in some situations. Part replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201830000 miUS $400 | Accelerated / uneven wear on front brake pads. Replace both front pads. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20131000 mi | Infotainment system update. | ||
| Mar 20144000 mi | Infotainment issues. | ||
| May 20148000 mi | Infotainment system glitches. No update available. | ||
| Jan 201533300 mi | Car sent to regional service center to troubleshoot multiple problems with infotainment system | ||
| Feb 201518000 mi | Multiple issues with infotainment system, CMU replaced per regional technicians. | ||
| Sep 201526000 mi | Nav stuttering while using Pandora, back up cam sometimes didn't work. CMU needed to be replaced, on backorder. Fog light lenses cloudy - replaced. Lane departure warning system indicator light sometimes flashes amber, system doesn't turn on. Dealer could not replicate. | ||
| Nov 201527400 mi | Nav stuttering while using Pandora, CMU replaced, issue still occasionally present (but less than before). | ||
| Nov 201635300 mi | Intermittent i-ELOOP system failure, had to be sent to a different dealer with a working i-ELOOP battery tester. Battery failed test, replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20147590 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. 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. | ||
| May 201417116 mi | infotainment system update to v 29.00.000 | ||
| Oct 201433000 mi | infotainment version update to 33.00.000 to fix continuing bugs and crashes | ||
| Mar 201545000 mi | The infotainment system occasionally crashes when playing music via Bluetooth or USB. The touchscreen was replaced. The repair did not fix the problem. | ||
| Mar 201671000 mi | Infotainment system update to hopefully fix crashes and lock-ups. | ||
| Feb 2018119465 miUS $480 | The rear brake one one side had somehow gotten stuck to the rotor and worn through the pad and damaged the rotor. Both rear pads and rotors had to be replaced. The price I stated was just for this work (other maintenance was done on this trip), and includes labor. | ||
| Jun 2018127151 miUS $95 | passenger-side dashboard speaker replaced | ||
| Aug 2018127872 miUS $50 | License plate bulb replaced. Based on the labor charge, it looks like less than 10 minutes. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Sep 2013 - May 2018 | |||
| Dec 20137000 mi | Infotainment system required firmware update, was hanging when playing iPod for too long. | ||
| Jul 201421000 miUS $350 | Infotainment system hand controller broke loose, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201427000 mi | Infotainment system still crashing periodically, with MP3s, will not play OGG or ACC. No firmware updates available to attempt fix. | ||
| Nov 201431000 mi | Instability/crashing of infotainment system Driver seat cover pulling away at base. | ||
| Mar 201539000 mi | Seat cover coming loose. After replacement, retaining clips gave way on trim piece, causing seat cover to come loose again. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20156200 mi | sunroof stuck in partial open position. broken piece discovered. new piece ordered and covered under warranty | ||
| Nov 201768200 miC $1700 | replace front brakes, four new snow tires, regular maintenance | ||
| Jan 201868820 mi | Auto temperature not working, had to order part | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 201418200 mi | infotainment system flashed and dash rattle fixed under warranty | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201521000 mi | Service bulletin for the Mazda Connect system | ||
| Jun 201629000 mi | Heads up display sometimes would not pop up. Dealer did a computer reflash Heads up display periodically does not pop up. | ||
| Dec 201636000 mi | Heads up display periodically gets stuck - Mazda replaced the heads up display at this time and it has been working properly since. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20149920 mi | Rear driver's side chrome window trim loose at back due to broken clip. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201635420 miC $9 | Oil drain cap replaced due to wear on the release bolt drive, at risk of becoming difficult to remove. | ||
| Jun 201861380 miC $400 | Driver's door speaker was cracking and rattling. Speaker was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201971 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. | ||
| Jan 202197340 miC $440 | Front left wheel bearing was noisy, replaced | ||
| Mar 2022114080 miC $650 | Right rear shock mount broken, both shocks and mounts replaced | ||
| Apr 2022115320 miC $250 | Left rear coil spring broken | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201515000 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Jul 20149000 mi | There is a popping noise in the drivers front when wheel is turned all the way left and car is moving. Drivers door lock actuator squeals when operated. Navigation would reboot on its own at times. | ||
| Apr 201514200 mi | Power door lock on drivers door squeaked when unlocking. The drivers door inner seal cam loose where the roof meets the b-pillar. | ||
| Nov 201627200 mi | Popping noise from both sides of front end, replaced cool spring and bushing. Popping noise from drivers side when reversing and turning sharply to the right. Per TSB 02-010/16 replaced bump stop, coil spring protector, Nut, and bushing. This did not fix problem. Will have to return to dealer. Drivers door inner body seal. Part ordered, car dropped off, for regular maint. and part not replaced. Returned and then the seal on the door was replaced, not the failing seal on the body. Part is still in stock, will fix on next visit. | ||
| Jan 201731000 mi | Battery is dead. Keyed door lock would not unlock the door. Found the lock cylinder in door had detached rod that runs from the cylinder to the door latch. Reinstalled the rod. The power door locks, interior lights are inop. During last visit to repair keyed door lock cylinder, tech left the door module unplugged. | ||
| May 201736000 mi | Noise from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel and reversing out of driveway over a curb. | ||
| Sep 201740000 mi | Repaired work done at Kerry Mazda in Florence, KY - Stabilizer bar bushings were installed incorrectly, shock mounts installed incorrectly, and lower control arms were left loose after last repair. Shock mounts and bushings were replaced and the control arms were tightened to spec. This repair was performed at Jake Sweeney Mazda in Springdale, OH. | ||
| Nov 201742000 mi | Clunk or pop noise when turning sharply left at very low speed, like pulling into/out of parking spot. Found the front left Lower Control Arm bushing bracket had shifted. Removed all 4 front LCA bushing bolts and frame. Re-centered the brackets, applied thread-locker and torqued to spec. The noise is still present, however with much less frequency and severity. This repair has been attempted 7-8 times (I have lost count). | ||
| Feb 201849000 mi | Noise from front of car getting louder. Replaced passenger front wheel bearing. Noise is gone. | ||
| Jul 201855000 miUS $300 | Left front Wheel Bearing that was replaced 6 months ago began to fail again. Dealer would not repair under warranty, claiming road damage. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Feb 201615000 mi | The navigation instructions on the head up display stopped working. A software update was required and was completed under warranty. | ||
| May 201617000 mi | The driver's side tan leather seatback became stained and began to become sticky. Mazda replaced the leather on the seat back at no charge under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201619000 mi | Bose speaker in passenger side door failed. Mazda replaced the speaker under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201620000 mi | The front suspension was making a popping noise when going over bumps or when the weight of the car shifted in turns. The repair was part of a Mazda suspension Technical Service Bulletin and was done for no charge | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Regenerative braking (I-ELOOP) system failed. Caused by fault in charging logic from control module. Dealer found service bulletin and reflashed module. | ||
| May 201520000 mi | Driver side windshield washer nozzle leaking. Replaced part under warranty. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2017 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Mar 202459520 miC $650 | No 2 ignition coil replaced no spark | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 20173000 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. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Kentucky, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202064410 miUS $50 | Brake light switch located under that dash by the brake pedal. This switch other than brake lights also controls the ability to use the keyless ignition button. The switch was not working which would not allow the car to start with the ignition button. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 202261380 miC $800 | Rotors and brake pads needed replacing. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 20141240 mi | FM radio cuts out while driving along. Sounds like speakers have quit working, but that's not it. Terrible reception that fades in and out. | ||
| Oct 20146080 mi | Infotainment system was blue screening, no navigation voice when phone connected via USB and various issues with bluetooth viewing of albums, artists, etc. Radio cuts out; it's like the treble cuts out and sounds like the speakers have a problem. There is now a TSB for this so took them out for a drive to hear the problem and showed them the TSB. New parts were then ordered. | ||
| Feb 201616740 mi | Infotainment - nav highway icons remain on screen after you've left nav. Bluetooth music often plays blank song. I don't yet know if the software update fixed it. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201756000 miUS $114 | Test and replace battery | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 201620600 mi | Previously experienced issues with the car stalling at high RPM in cooler temperatures. Computer update fixed the issue. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201410000 mi | Infotainment system would not turn on. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 201521000 mi | Check engine light came on. Computer Diagnostic reveals faulty fuel sensor in gas tank. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 20134000 mi | Squeaking noise that started out minor at 3,000 miles. Took to the dealer once because of it. Mazda has a TSB for spacing sheet metal that is welded too closely together. Needless yo say... The noise is back!!!! | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 20143000 miUS $100 | When in motion, the stick shift is not smooth when moving from 1->2 -> 3. When in 3 and between 35MPH to 40MPH the stick shakes | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2014 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Sep 20148680 mi | FM radio reception is terrible | ||
| Feb 201620940 mi | Dull thud when abrupt suspension travel occurred. Seemed to be front driver side. TSB performed (replaced rubber damper on strut top) but the noise came back after about 3 days. | ||
| Mar 201622320 mi | Took to competing dealer for same issue as before (soft thud on suspension travel). This dealer heard the issue, inspected, and ordered parts. Suspected cause is a faulty strut. | ||
| Apr 201622720 mi | Front strut faulty. Replaced along with wheel bearing under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201624800 mi | Right strut replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201625600 mi | Tuner unit replaced under warranty - TSB | ||
| Dec 201629760 mi | Rear pads/rotors were replaced under recommendation of TSB #04-001 as well as the rear caliper carriers. These apparently corrode and keep the pads from returning properly, causing premature wear. | ||
| Apr 201732240 miC $30 | Brake pedal light switch failed, causing traction control malfunction light until check engine light illuminated on total failure. replaced pedal switch, fixing problem | ||
| Nov 201955800 miC $180 | Replacement battery | ||
| Nov 202068200 miC $450 | Original brakes finally bit the dust. Front rotors were salvageable but I replaced them to have a clean slate | ||
| Feb 202375640 miC $1185 | 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. Right side tie rod end had too much play for safety inspection. Replaced with alignment. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Aug 201748360 miC $100 | Key Fob no longer working, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201860760 mi | Jun 2017 Parking Brake recall campaign. Began sticking during the previous winter. Was about to pay for some replacement parts when the recall letter arrived. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201521160 mi | Software update. | ||
| Apr 201626740 mi | ECU re-flash. Display would temporary goes blank/freezes. | ||
| May 201742780 miC $450 | Rear brakes badly worn. Replace pads and rotors. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201513000 mi | partial transmission rebuild due to inadequate response in 2nd and 3rd gear when downshifting. Got car back, inadequate response in 3rd remains. shifter frequently required double clutch to get into 3rd, 4th, or 5th gear. since being 'fixed', shifter now grinds and screeches when going into 3rd or 5th gear. | ||
| Mar 201514000 mi | Grinding sensation and occasional screech with shifter when shifting into 3rd and 5th. Since this was the 2nd trip for this problem, dealer replaced entire transmission, under warranty. Still some funky shifting issues in 4th - jury is out | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201621080 mi | replace rear driver's side lock actuator for noise under warranty horn was replaced under warranty due to "tinny" noise, as if it was vibrating against a bracket rear seat cushions were lifting at corners, addressed by TSB, fixed by warranty | ||
| Oct 201621700 mi | trunk light was staying on, rear body control module was replaced under warranty, fixing issue | ||
| Apr 201725163 mi | Had rear body control module replaced for second time. Aftermarket hatch LED was causing module to break and leave light off. Battery tie down strap was corroded and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201729004 mi | 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. Both front windows were sticking to top interior weather stripping, resulting in window glass that would not lower. Issue was present in both cold and hot weather. After numerous complaints, dealer finally agreed to replace the parts even though they had not witnessed the problem first hand. Parts and labour were covered by warranty. | ||
| Feb 201835978 miC $510 | Brakes were pulsating slightly and rear pads were wearing down, but not as bad as some other 3rd gen Mazda 3s. Had all rotors and pads replaced. | ||
| Jun 201840300 mi | Rear parking brakes sticking, repaired under factory recall. New caliper on passenger side, new boot kit on driver side | ||
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