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%)

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 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

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

71300 mi The gear shifter was slipping from drive to neutral.  

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

1860 mi 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. 
3180 mi Replaced 3rd gear, hub assembly and synchros due to notchy shifting in 4th gear. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

37000 mi Transaxle seal replacement 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

20600 mi Previously experienced issues with the car stalling at high RPM in cooler temperatures. Computer update fixed the issue. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

13000 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. 
14000 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 
3000 mi

US $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 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 Transmission Problems

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