turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201638300 miUS $30 | connector to mass air flow sensor shorted out, causing a check engine light warning. Failed emissions test. Replaced connector. | ||
Sep 201645000 miUS $25 | MAF sensor. Car bogging during acceleration. Check engine light. | ||
Nov 201648100 miUS $25 | MAF rewire |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201726000 miUS $150 | Recall of hatch support. Car aligned again, difficult to keep front wheels in alignment. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 201424400 mi | Replaced a front drive axle | ||
Sep 201565000 mi | Transmission mount replacement under warranty. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
May 20149000 miUS $2 | Rear hatch spoiler had developed a rattle. Found the factory anti-rattle tape that insulates the wing from the rear hatch had dried up. Loosened wing and slid some new friction tape between wing and body and stopped the rattle. | ||
Sep 201410000 mi | Hatch had rear intermittent rattle. Adjusted closing / latching loop to close hatch more tightly. Stopped rattle - known issue. Took 10 minutes. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jun 201522320 mi | Rear driver side shock failed, replaced under warranty. No issues. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201882000 miUS $700 | Car was idling roughly and had occasional problems cranking up. Like it would take longer to crank before the engine fires up. It almost sounds like the enginr was choking before starting up. Car would idle roughly but only after the engine has warmed up. Dealership did not diagnose the car, but suggested throttle body and intake valve cleaning, valve cover and spark plug replacement. The idea was these services would fix the problem. After having all of those done, the issue with idling roughly has gradually gone away. It doesn't seem to an issue anymore, today is like 1 month since the car was worked on. The car still has the occasional issue of trouble starting up. Same symptoms, it takes longer to crank before the engine fires up. Only seems to happen when the engine is warm, has not ever happened yet on a cold start. I am working around this issue by stabbinh the gas pedal as soon as i notice the car taking longer to fire up. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201412000 mi | Wind noise noted in drive side window | ||
Sep 201522000 mi | Replace driver door weather seal that was noisy and not right since delivery | ||
Dec 201857000 miUS $250 | removed cleaned and reinstalled EGR Valve. the car was having a longer than normal time to cold start consistently. this a relatively known service. i also had the battery and spark plugs done while in the shop due to mileage/time in service, although not necessary |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 202259955 miC $1024 | MVI, brake service, replaced RR door latch, LF ball joint and LF sway bar link |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201725000 mi | TSB for dimming headlights when applying brakes. Issue resolved with TSB computer update TPMS light triggering despite correct pressures |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201518000 mi | Engine idle skip once and a while. Removed battery and 6 hours later connected battery. Cleared up the issue. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201855800 miC $94 | Oil pressure sensor |
Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Apr 2018 - Mar 2021 | |||
Jun 201885000 miUS $2400 | Car had a whine noise that increased with road speed (not engine rpm) which our mechanic traced back to the transmission. Transmission shop quoted a full rebuild at a little over $2300. There is a known issue from Mazda for this, and most people received replacement transmissions while still under powertrain warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2019 | |||
Jun 201542000 mi | Car leaked over a quart of oil. Mechanic discovered the oil filter they'd installed 2 weeks earlier had split seam and was leaking. Replaced oil filter and topped off oil level. BTW they used 5W30 oil (both 2 wks earlier & now). | ||
Sep 201546000 mi | Once the pump fit about 2 gal more than I expected into the car. Then the gauge read full for 2-3 times as many miles as normal. Next time, the pump automatically shut off for a full tank after only a couple gallons. Next time back to normal. | ||
Mar 201653000 mi | One of the plastic shields on the bottom of the car near the front right wheel was very loose. My usual shop stuck it back on for free and said that the fellow who did my last oil change must not have re-attached it properly. | ||
Apr 201653700 miUS $5 | The oil drain plug was leaking slightly and got replaced. | ||
Sep 201660000 mi | One of the shield plates on the bottom of the car got loose again and was dangling. It was a quick fix to re-attach it properly. (This is the second time the oil was changed and then this plate got loose several weeks later.) | ||
Apr 201768048 miUS $40 | The car was slightly trembling. The mechanic found it had thrown a weight and needed rebalanced and one of the rims was just a bit bent (so it still vibrates). | ||
Jun 201771700 miUS $60 | The car has a mild, but noticeable, vibration about 55 mph. This was the 3rd time I asked the mechanic to check into it, and he checked the balance, and it didn't solve the problem. (Engine? Tires? What?) | ||
Jun 201892500 mi | One of the shields on the bottom of the car was dangling. A Jiffy Lube attached it better for free. I'm not sure if it came loose by itself or if, when the car was last checked, it wasn't reattached tightly enough. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
Aug 20148000 mi | headlights flickered when applying brakes. | ||
Dec 201526000 mi | oil change, tire rotation, window rattle | ||
Sep 201630000 miUS $98 | rattle in drivers side window |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
Nov 202171000 miUS $250 | Needed transmission fluid Wheel bearings needed replacement on front tire |
Mazda Mazda3 in West Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Apr 20149000 mi | Fuel pump failure |
Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
May 20147100 mi | trash in blower system |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 201536000 mi | Dealer had to apply computer update to fix flickering headlights when decelerating at highway speeds. This was a quick update that worked as intended. This was a service bulletin not a recall. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2017 - Jan 2020 | |||
Jan 201848670 miC $146 | Headlights flashed during decceleration. Found out there was a Technical Service Bulletin for this issue which is common for these cars. The dealer reflashed the Power Control Module and it took around 1 hour to complete. | ||
Jan 201957660 mi | The trunk latch assembly suddenly failed while loading groceries into the car. The fluctuating cold temperatures may have been a factor. I cleaned the latch as much as possible with WD-40, white litium grease and a high pressure cleaner then confirmed the latch could still work with a key and screwdriver. The emergency release, inside lever and keyfob button all work but it took one night and trying to lock and unlock the car several times before it resolved itself. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2022 | |||
Aug 201762000 miUS $50 | Replaced trunk latch |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2023 | |||
Dec 202173000 miUS $110 | Replaced front brake pad and rotors. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 2016 | the 5-speed automatic transmission occasionally shifted in a hard, abrupt manner. Made a noticeable noise each time it shifted hard. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Chile Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 20149300 mi | Stability control light turned on while I was parking the car (shifter in R mode). Don't know what happened. After a engine restart the light went off. Known issue: http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2012/mazda/mazda3/electronic_stability_control/problem.aspx |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 201514500 mi | Car was having difficulty with shifting. Faulty part was effecting timing | ||
Jul 201841000 mi | Issue with hatch mechanism [recall] |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Mar 201631620 mi | Power steering failure due to broken wire in engine harness to power steering module. Covered under warranty | ||
May 201633580 mi | Left front wheel bearing replaced due to humming noise at 50kph and above. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
May 201519220 mi | Wheel bearing was noisy so it was replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
Dec 201755000 miUS $190 | Battery degradation under cold ambient conditions. Vehicle won't start so battery was replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 201826000 mi | Getting rattle from top of dashboard. Not fixed. Living with it for now. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New South Wales, Australia Apr 2018 - Feb 2022 | |||
May 201841540 miA $300 | Rear Shock absorbers needed replacement- was resulting in abnormal tyre wear and cupping, leading to unbearable tyre noise from the rear of the car |
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201637000 mi | Reset computer because headlights would get very bright when braking. | ||
Jan 201737000 miUS $100 | Replaced battery following oil change |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201848000 miUS $5 | Hose from the washer fluid bottle to spray nozzles was broken. Patched hose with replacement hose. | ||
Jun 2022128000 miUS $150 | Rear brake pads and rotors |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 201415000 miUS $145 | Tom Tom navigation simply quit working, screen frozen. Mazda of Concord/Walnut Creek performed diagnosis, updated system (not w/ new map) and rebooted. They also provided a vehicle check, type pressure and fluids adjustment--without cost. | ||
Oct 201629300 mi | Strange & erratic behavior: At night when driving on low beams I would occasionally experience a dipping, dimming and PULSING of headlight beams when applying the brakes. Mazda rep. reported this was a known issue...(?!) | ||
Nov 201629600 miUS $120 | To fix the pulsing headlights when braking, Mazda dealer performed some unexplained procedure ($120) which the service mgr said is effective "In 90 percent of similar cases".... And it seems, so far, to have done the trick. | ||
Mar 201841000 miUS $320 | Rear brake pads were down to 1-2 mm. Both rear rotors and pads were replaced. This was done in my driveway in a little over an hour by YourMechanic. | ||
Jul 201842000 mi | YourMechanic repaired my car in the driveway in a little over an hour. He replaced the Left Front Axle shaft, CV Joint and torn boot. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
Nov 201513900 mi | Headlights dimming when braking. TSB available for issue. Update to ECU improved condition, but didn't eliminate the dimming. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 202180000 miUS $15 | Headlight replacement |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
Oct 201410000 mi | Squeak in LH front shoulder belt system. New retractor/tensioner assembly installed. | ||
Jul 201623200 mi | Door lock actuator is squeaky and needs replacement. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201550800 miUS $68 | Rear Spoiler became loose and began rattling. The dealer indicated that this was a common issue. | ||
Jul 201664500 mi | TomTom nav system froze. Restarting the car did not resolve issue. Removed and analyzed SD card on computer. Found bogus lock file. System worked normally after removing lock file and reinstalling SD card. | ||
Sep 201774000 miUS $500 | The blower motor began making a grinding noise a few months ago which became louder and higher-pitched over time. The blower motor would have failed altogether sometime in the next 2-4 months and I elected to have it replaced prior to complete failure. The motor ended up being replaced twice as the initial replacement part was defective. The second replacement was done free of charge and was successful. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Oct 201536300 mi | Had a cyclic grinding/thumping noise. Dealer recommended brakes and rotors (at 34,000 miles!?). Took the car home and discovered bent dust shield rubbing on front brake rotor. Going to a different dealer if I ever go back to Mazda. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
May 201525500 mi | Stuck brake caliper piston pin rear right. Repaired under warranty with no cost to owner. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Mar 20132000 mi | Power Steering locked up while pulling into a parking space & steering wheel light turned on. Had to turn car off & back on for steering to work. Dealer said it might be due to low battery voltage as the car sat on their lot for a while. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201782000 miUS $100 | Recall on truck lid gas shocks Radio stopped sending signal to speakers Water in spare tire well after heavy rains |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 2020114000 miUS $980 | LF rotor detached itself from the hub. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
Sep 201629760 miC $420 | Rear rotors, and pads replaced | ||
Jan 201843400 miC $140 | Replace battery |
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
Feb 201428400 mi | Driving at dusk with the headlights on. Suddenly, the headlights turned off, along with all of the dash and interior lights, including dash lights that are on when headlights are off. Daylight sensor reprogrammed. Hasn't recurred, but doubt really fixed. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 201875000 mi | Hatch door release is not working. Repair pending. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
Oct 201423300 mi | Serpentine belt missing chunk. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Louisiana, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 201657900 miUS $600 | Replaced clutch,and flywaheel | ||
Jun 201785000 miUS $5000 | Cracked piston loss compression. Rebuild engine. The car is 450 whp, probably not fair to count this particular car in with stock mazdaspeed3's in my opinion. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201758900 miC $1700 | Hole in washer fluid reservoir, reservoir replaced. lower control arm replaced rear brakes pads and rotors replaced Rear shocks replaced | ||
Sep 201761380 miC $670 | Wheel hub and wheel bearing | ||
May 201869440 miC $75 | Pad shifting making clanging noise also rust on hub | ||
Jul 2021102300 miC $9000 | Blown engine replaced with a crate engine | ||
Sep 2021104780 miC $300 | Emission problem engine light on. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - May 2015 | |||
Dec 201320000 miUS $1300 | HPFP was no longer delivering required fuel. Had to purchase and install upgraded pump. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Indiana, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201518000 miUS $250 | Wheel stud sheared while torquing wheel lug. Was not due to crossthreading. | ||
Jan 202297000 miUS $900 | Rear shocks and sway bar endlinks |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - May 2019 | |||
Jul 201422500 mi | Center console latch. It working | ||
Jul 201756000 mi | Recall replacement of the rear hatch supports |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201318000 mi | Head unit would intermittently not play stations. I could press a station and have it play fine, change to another station, come back to the first station and it would be silent. Head unit had to be replaced. | ||
Mar 201763000 miUS $375 | Complete failure of the horn. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Oregon, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201849000 miUS $65 | Rear wing was loose. Rear lift gate struts replaced as part of a recall |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 20134200 mi | Satellite radio reception intermittent. Dealer says this is a common complaint and there is no fix. | ||
Jun 20145000 mi | Car had intermittent noise/vibration in right turns. Factory Rep advised dealer to replace left knuckle and bearing. | ||
Nov 20147000 miUS $185 | battery failure |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - May 2016 | |||
Sep 201448000 miUS $450 | Wheel hub began making rubbing noise at 45,000, gradually got worse. |
Engine not specified
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201435000 mi | valve body replaced and now getting terrible gas mileage |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Mar 201526000 miUS $1100 | Before I bought the car with 17,xxx miles, I was aware that the 2.5 L with a 6-speed has a notoriously weak clutch, at 26K miles it was gone. No harsh driving | ||
Dec 201534000 miUS $1 | The factory clutch wore out early, as is a known problem with this model / engine combo. I put a stage 1 aftermarket clutch in. It failed in 9000 miles. I went back to an OEM factory clutch setup |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201768000 mi | Passenger door would not open from inside. Mechanism repaired. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201448000 miUS $360 | loss of acceleration and power steering, multiple dashboard lights while driving. |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Mexico, Mexico Nov 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Aug 201637080 mi$1000 | The dealer replaced the TCM module, because during normal driving of the car had warning signal "AT" in the control panel and occasionally stopped the car and the directions of the board were lost. It took one week to repair. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201841000 miUS $125 | Replaced four sets of pads and four rotors |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2021 | |||
May 201635000 mi | Software update TSB for alternator. Headlight beam would pulse briefly upon braking, resolved now. | ||
Oct 201639300 miUS $150 | Check engine light. Pulled code for small evap leak. Gas cap replaced by dealership, issue resolved. | ||
Mar 202062000 miUS $170 | Lethargic starting, tested battery, bad cells. Replaced battery. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
Mar 201793000 miUS $800 | Pads and rotors replaced, front and back. $800 |
Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2017114000 miUS $300 | Replaced front and rear shocks/struts due to some occasional clunking noises in suspension. | ||
Dec 2017124000 miUS $140 | Battery would no longer hold a charge--replaced battery. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201530000 miUS $220 | Faulty tire pressure sensor replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Feb 201513300 mi | Computer required update. Known issue. Headlights would flash low/high when braking. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - May 2015 | |||
Jun 201325000 mi | faulty door lock. | ||
Feb 201434000 mi | Electric lock makes a zzzzzit noise when locking. Waiting for part to come in. | ||
Mar 201435000 mi | Lock motor was replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201650300 mi | Software Update to Re-Program voltage regulator. Symptom: Headlights dimming/flashing when brakes applied. | ||
Mar 201886000 miUS $286 | Replaced driver door window seal. Seal had a crack in it causing Window Noise. Replaced door release cable. (Driver door). It was no longer possible to open driver door from the inside. | ||
Apr 201886500 miUS $25 | Intermittent headlight bulb, on passenger side. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jun 201433000 mi | The belts shredded near the dealership and I managed to get into the parking lot before the engine died completely. The belts shredded again three weeks later. The repairs took almost a week with no reason provided as to why the belts broke two separate times. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Aug 201314880 mi | traveling on highway felt a bang heard a whining noise drove to nearest Mazda dealer misdiagnosed as wheel misalignment.drove to home dealer diagnosed as transmission replacement that was 10 days ago still waiting for new transmission!!!!! | ||
Oct 201315780 mi | transmission total failure took 7 1/2 weeks for tranny to come from Japan!!!! Dealer and Mazda don't care totally dissatisfied with repair job and total experience with this company,will purchase a Nissan or Honda next. | ||
Jan 201420460 mi | Drivers door inner door handle would not work, replaced entire door lock assembly under warranty, part was in stock at dealer must be a defect!!!!!! Drivers door inner door handle would not work, replaced entire door lock assembly under warranty, part was in stock at dealer must be a defect!!!!!! | ||
Jan 201519520 mi | engine was started @ -25 C went to red line would not idle down,dealer had for 1.5 days said mat held throttle down Checked prior to tow away and mat was fine.It would seem dealer could not find the problem and had to blame it on something. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Aug 201770000 miUS $100 | Replacing rear rotors and pads. General cleaning and service to caliper/hardware. | ||
Feb 201879000 mi | Warranty replacement of dash section due to heat warping around mid-console information screen. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201735000 miUS $500 | Brakes soft -fixed |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201857000 mi | Skyactiv-equipped cars had a known issue in which the headlights/dash lights would pulse when the brakes are applied. I took it in and the dealer reprogrammed the PCM, which is the fix for this issue. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201632000 mi | The Headlights pulse and fan blower pulses with changes in engine rpm. I measured the voltage change and I have a 1.5 volt drop that takes over one second to recover. There was a service bulletin to address the pulsing headlights by installing new computer software. I had it performed and it reduced the headlight pulsing some. I took the car back later and the shop rushed me in and out and told me it was normal. I've just been living with it, but it doesn't instill a lot of confidence in the car and its electrical system. | ||
Jan 202290000 miUS $500 | Exhaust system sounds like it has a leak. I will need to have it looked at and possible replace the muffler and exhaust pipe. Exhaust had a leak where the hanger attached. A section of exhaust pipe was cut out and a new section was welded in. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2017141000 miUS $200 | Oil pressure switch started leaking oil. Fairly inexpensive repair, ~$200 including oil change. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201726000 miUS $300 | Replaced power steering line |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Sep 2023 | |||
Jan 202283700 miC $450 | Sway bar links were noisy, replaced with high end parts. Garage also found a broken rear upper strut mount, also replaced in the repair trip. | ||
May 202397340 miC $1125 | Rear calipers replaced with rebuilt (seized) rear rotoros replaced, brake pads installed (supplied) Spark plugs replaced (supplied) Resurfaced front rotors | ||
Aug 2023101060 miC $349 | Seized passenger side caliper 2 sections of exhaust pipe rusted out at the hanger welds were replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201865000 miUS $100 | Battery needed to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 201546040 mi | Ecm problem, car running in limp mode.Dealer said cannot fix the problem. Tried a different flash onto ecm |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2023 | |||
Sep 201880000 miUS $1300 | The Mazda had a sticking brake caliper. Replaced it along with the pads and rotors, which were due. Also replaced spark plugs along with an oil change and tire rotation. |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Jul 2021 | |||
Nov 201546500 miC $900 | Driver seat back became detached from seat bottom. Passenger seat belt latch became stuck. | ||
Aug 201657660 miC $500 | Front passenger side wheel bearing became excessively noisy, was replaced. | ||
Feb 201768200 miC $500 | Excessive noise, vibration, and tire wear. Driver side wheel bearing went and was replaced. | ||
Jan 201876880 miC $500 | Clutch master cylinder was leaking and replaced. | ||
Jul 201881220 miC $725 | Accessory belts and power steering hoses replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 20124100 mi | Check engine light. Reset, no further issues. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201654020 miC $80 | Clogged air filter. Replaced with upgrade. K&N air filter. | ||
Feb 201778120 miC $1600 | Burnt clutch and assembly. New clutch kit and gear oil. | ||
Sep 201799820 miC $450 | Brake on passenger rear making noises. Wear assessed as cause. Replacement of rear Pads and rotors required and I performed. | ||
Oct 2017106020 miC $900 | Front left and right wheel bearings wear. Parts replaced along with realignment. | ||
Nov 2017109120 miC $1500 | Manual transmission gears, bearings, seals wear. Parts replaced. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
May 20135060 mi | Traction control light intermittently stays on. Replaced ang sensor code U0428:62-68 invalid data received from SASM Brakes feel spongy at times. problem since new. Told they were normal. Still not convinced |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 201761000 mi | Transmission started making loud whirring noises at all speeds. New transmission required. Covered under extended warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New South Wales, Australia Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 20136200 mi | Coolant leakage |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2019 | |||
Jul 201768200 miUS $20 | Added some refrigerant because it was low and not cooling. I used one of the cheap $20 kits from Wal-mart and did it myself, it took 5 minutes | ||
Sep 201773000 miUS $82 | Sunroof switch broke and would not close the sunroof. Upon removing the dome light assembly it broke apart in my hands (presumably because of heat damage) so the whole assembly had to be replaced. | ||
Nov 201775000 miUS $150 | Engine mounts replaced, I noticed a lack of traction so I looked online and determined this to be the cause. When I looked I could see the top one leaking fluid. This repair fixed my problem. | ||
Mar 201880000 miUS $360 | Shocks/struts. I used pre-assembled kits in the front to make it easier | ||
May 201883000 miUS $300 | Driver CV axle was leaking, replaced both driver and passenger side. Front + rear stabilizer bar end links replaced because the boots were torn. In addition, slight clunking noise was coming from rear. Car felt unstable at turn in. I used MOOG parts, the car feels fantastic now, and the noise is gone | ||
Apr 201997000 miUS $300 | Clunking in suspension along with some sketchy handling prompted me to pay someone to change the bushings (it looks way too hard to attempt). Handling is restored to normal and there is no more clunking. A creak remains while driving over big bumps, and there is a slight knock while driving on small ones. I have yet to determine if the noise is coming from the end links or the shock absorber assembly, which was a pre-manufactured unit that I don't love. The sound is clearly coming from the front right wheel well, which is why I do not suspect the bushings. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 20125500 mi | Power door locks ceased functioning from interior buttons. Body Control Module needed to be reprogrammed. Not successful, back in the shop. Power door locks finally fixed. Problem was a faulty body control module. Was replaced and problem fixed. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 201894951 mi | Special Service Program (SSP) A9 performed. Replaced dashboard that exhibited a gap. |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201416720 mi | Power steering rack was leaking and was replaced under warranty |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 201793000 miUS $65 | The blower resistor was burnt out. I replaced with a new genuine Mazda one I found on eBay for $65. It took less than 15 minutes. |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 201768000 mi | While I was driving about 70 mph the car suddenly downshifted and wouldn't go more than about 25 mph or less and couldn't go up hills. Got towed - turned out to be a software glitch? The dealer reset and didn't charge me. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201210000 mi | Armrest developed an indent from normal use. Part replaced under warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jul 201566000 miUS $150 | AC clutch bearing making rattling noise. Have to replace entire AC compressor to fix. | ||
Sep 201567000 miUS $650 | Replaced AC compressor to stop rattling noise from clutch bearing. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - May 2018 | |||
Jan 201533800 miUS $461 | My wheels were bent, but no abnormal cause was apparent (like an accident or collision). | ||
May 201548000 mi | Piece of under body trim was loose. | ||
Feb 201771000 miUS $200 | There was a leak through the tire pressure monitor sensor. | ||
May 201776000 mi | My headlights would pulsate when I was decelerating. The shop applied a known software fix to rectify the problem. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2023 | |||
Jul 201215700 mi | Driver side mirror glass developed a vibration. | ||
Jun 201334000 miUS $100 | During an inspection as part of a service, a large amount of buildup was discovered on the throttle body, and it was cleaned. Technician noted that due to the aggressive EGR system on this engine, this is not uncommon. | ||
Aug 201337700 miUS $115 | AT, check engine, traction control 'slip' lights lit. Restart cleared all but check engine. Dealer, at Mazda's recommendation, reflashed transmission and traction control modules. Problem has not recurred. Tow recommended but not required. Transmission service, check engine, and traction control fault lights. All but check engine cleared by restart. Dealer contacted Mazda, advised to reflash transmission control and traction control modules. Problem has not reoccurred. | ||
Apr 201445700 miUS $600 | Two left door lock solenoids replaced for intermittent failure to lock. Dealer at 8k mi said resultant noise was not a problem, and performed repair under 'good will'. | ||
Sep 201571000 miUS $25 | Condensation forming on the vents after the AC was turned off. Replaced low-beam headlight bulbs. | ||
May 201683800 miUS $199 | A clunking noise was noticed going over a speed bump at an angle, as well as unusual handling. Replaced rear stabilizer bar end links. | ||
Nov 201696300 mi | Pending misfire stored fault code, with flashing CEL on power-on. Cleared code, inspected and cleaned throttle body. | ||
Jun 2017111000 mi | Liftgate struts corroded. Performed recall 9916H. | ||
Oct 2017117000 mi | Bluetooth module for OE stereo failed to remain paired to phone. Replacing the radio was cheaper than replacing the Bluetooth module. | ||
Nov 2017120000 mi | During an inspection as part of a recall service, the transmission pan gasket was found to be leaking, and was replaced. | ||
Dec 2017122000 miUS $1000 | Replace front struts and rear shocks. | ||
Dec 2018145000 miUS $1200 | Replace seals on transmission oil pan, cooler line fittings, and drive flanges. After this repair, a pervasive smell of burning plastic is emitted from the car after a long highway drive. | ||
Jan 2020168000 miUS $350 | Check engine light for lean condition and implausible O2 sensor readings. Replaced O2 sensor. Sensor was bent, and nobody knows how it got that way. | ||
Feb 2020168800 miUS $1800 | Replace catalytic converter. | ||
Nov 2021186000 miUS $750 | Front struts replaced, then replaced again because the shop did not do it properly. | ||
Feb 2022185 miUS $1500 | Replace all coolant hoses/lines, thermostat housing, and thermostat due to pervasive cracking | ||
Mar 2022191000 miUS $440 | Replace offside engine mount | ||
Jun 2023205000 miUS $256 | Clunk from rear suspension. Replaced rear sway bar end links and bushings. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2012 - Apr 2012 |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
May 201571000 miUS $600 | Both wheel bearings had to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201548000 mi | traction control light on and then car would go into manual mode but not respond to shifting |
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2022127000 miUS $70 | Valve cover gasket Throttle body cleaning |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
May 201755800 miC $450 | Timing belt broke while driving and battery was drained due to engine trying to keep engine safe. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States May 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Aug 201643500 miUS $65 | Headlights flickering when braking. Per TSB this is due to insufficient alternator output and a software update is needed to correct the problem. Reflash of performed at dealership, problem has not reoccurred. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201646000 miUS $75 | cracked front crank seal | ||
Jan 201746240 miUS $297 | VVT actuator o-ring | ||
May 201860000 miUS $1020 | #3 motor mount, brake fluid flush, drive belt tensioner, fuel injection service | ||
Sep 201971000 mi | repair oil leak caused by dealer | ||
Jan 202072000 miUS $70 | wheel alignment |
Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
Oct 201335800 mi | Transmission slow going into reverse. Reprogrammed per TSB. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201425000 mi | "Airbag off" warning light inconsistently illuminates when adult in front passenger seat. Noise from front wheel area since last tire rotation (other auto shop noticed cupping on tires.) Requested suspension be checked while under warranty. Visor clip (unusually difficult to use) failed in first few months. | ||
Jan 201523000 mi | Interior driver door handle (silver color coated black plastic)lost silver coating beginning at 4 months of ownership. Also steering wheel control buttons for radio/phone/cruise control losing markings also at 4 months of ownership. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Oct 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Aug 201634481 miUS $593 | Replaced Entire (Bose) Sound System |
Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201869000 miUS $1000 | Engine mount #4 was cracked completely through and needed to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Kentucky, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201638300 mi | Oil pan gasket developed leak - fixed at no cost by repair shop |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
Sep 20137000 mi | defective valve assembly replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201644000 miUS $80 | Fog lights relay went faulty at 18k miles. Replaced at 44k miles. | ||
Apr 201644700 miUS $296 | Mass air flow sensor died. Car was stranded. Diagnosed and replaced same day. | ||
Jan 201863000 miUS $540 | All 4 tires replaced after only 28k miles on previous tires. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
Apr 201766960 miC $60 | Replace rear shocks |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2021100000 miUS $300 | Oil pressure sensor failed, and was leaking. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
Aug 201651000 miUS $50 | Replaced Horn that was going bad, did not made a loud noise anymore | ||
Jan 2022133000 miUS $65 | Headlights flash on braking due to PCR programming issue. Updated PCR software to resolve issue. |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 2017103000 miUS $120 | Replace drivers side window lock assembly. Cable had frayed and broken, making drivers side door lever inoperative. | ||
Nov 2017114000 miUS $700 | Replaced front struts |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2022114080 miC $580 | Rear Brakes , Rear brake rotors, One rear brake caliper, Rear engine mount |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Aug 20138900 mi | Engine light was on. Computer needed firmware update. | ||
Jan 20145000 mi | Have to turn key twice to start car. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201837000 miUS $213 | Hatch button ring broke causing it to go into car |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Oct 201211160 mi | The carpet was loose in the passenger foot-well near the kick panel. The carpet was secured by the dealer. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
Nov 201322600 mi | Squeaky clutch, apparently there was a service advisory from Mazda. Did not affect performance. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Aug 2017165000 miUS $440 | Replaces air mass flow sensor |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201653940 mi | Replaced failed engine mount. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201530000 mi | Rear hatch electric latch was not working properly (failed to latch randomly). Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty after holding/testing overnight. | ||
May 202186000 miUS $650 | Brake job all four wheels at 85K miles |
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201213000 mi | rattles in dash behind cluster and near windshield |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States May 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
May 201211400 miUS $80 | Stabilizer bar had come loose and stripped threads of attaching bolt. All damaged components were replaced under warranty |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201670000 miUS $800 | rear struts replaced. Both factory struts blown and leaking |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jul 201764000 miUS $600 | Rear shock leaked, replaced all 4 shocks and struts. Speed 3 trims falling off | ||
Sep 201766000 miUS $48 | Replaced broken plastic studs on lower body trim. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Alabama, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 20114000 mi | a little plastic cover over the SD card slot (for the navigation) wouldn't stay in place, so Mazda replaced it at the first service | ||
Feb 201440800 mi | Dealer put oil drain plug on too tightly. I damaged it when trying to remove it for diy oil change, so I took the car back to the dealer to have them extract and replace the drain plug. | ||
Sep 201563000 miUS $120 | HID Xenon headlight burned out, so replaced them both, but that required removing the front bumper cover and the headlights. The HID headlight bulbs cannot be replaced unless the headlight housings come out of the car. Regular headlights on regular Mazda 3s do not require such dismantlement and can be converted to LED headlights. | ||
May 2018110000 mi | Plastic mushroom around the hatch release button, located in the center of the hatch, cracked apart and would not hold the release button in position. It fell inside the hatch. I took the interior trim off the hatch to take a look. I used some duct tape to tie it into a workable position so that it would not fall back into the door when pressed or via normal driving vibrations. It wasn't really a fix, but it was just a hack/bodge to continue using the hatch until I could get a fix. THREE recalls exist on the vehicle at this point, and I was never going to have time to deal with them at the dealer. The driver's seat slider recall (applicable 100%), the hatchback lifters (recalled but mine were okay), and the dashboard lifting off the gauge pod (a cosmetic problem). Additionally, the turbo was starting to go. I'm sure the dealer putting the wrong oil into it twice (0W20 instead of 5W30 or 5W40) probably helped it along to its death. I'm not going to have time to deal with the dealer or a shop to replace the turbo, so I've traded the car in June. Somebody will get a rare and otherwise lovely MS3 that needs a turbo. It's really a blast to drive. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 20118400 mi | Wheel Alignment due to hitting road hazard. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Nov 20116000 mi | Windshield cowl was rattling, dealer installed anti-rattle clips, noise has abated. | ||
Mar 201216000 mi | Gas pedal is squeaking when cold, dealer verified concern and ordered parts for replacement |
Engine not specified
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Apr 201322300 mi | Roof spoiler loose. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 201113020 mi | Auxilary button was not functioning on stereo. Will get it repaired when bring in for next routine service. |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 20117440 mi | Clutch switch was noisy. Was lubricated on the first visit (eliminated noise) while part was ordered, then replaced on a subsequent visit. |
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Mar 201111700 mi | Noticed green coolant on bottom of engine. Cracked thermostat housing was leaking coolant. Dealership repaired free of charge. Cracked thermostat housing. Leaking coolant very slowly. Repaired for free under warranty. Dealership explained 4th car in a week with same problem. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 20112000 mi | Loose undercarriage trim piece, missing nylon nut. |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201749893 mi | Dashboard piece was showing some underlying felt. Upon further examination, warping was evident. Dealer replaced trim under warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Oct 20116093 mi | Driver's seat appeared loose, Replaced rail. Driver's seat still seems loose. Driver's seat appeared loose, Replaced rail. Driver's seat still appears loose | ||
Jul 201729750 miUS $360 | Tensioner pulley |
Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 2017143000 mi | A gap developed the dashboard and car maintenance display. Mazda extended the warranty for affected vehicle. Dealer replaced my dashboard under that extended warranty, upon inspection. Driver seat would come off the rail once in a while. Mazda issues a recall. Repaired under the recall. |
149-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Sep 2023 | |||
Sep 201773160 miC $700 | Oil change and brakes | ||
Dec 201775826 miC $1000 | Brakes in back Front wheel bearing. Necessitated an alignment at the same time. | ||
Apr 2021120280 miC $1100 | Seized calipers, and evap leak (gas cap), along with oil change, and tire change etc. | ||
Mar 2022133920 miC $1500 | Emergency brake cable, seized caliper and leaking brake. Replacement of stabilization arm. Disc and brake pads replaced as well. | ||
May 2023145700 miC $1600 | 3 shocks and 2 tubes on A/c |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
Mar 201417000 miUS $89 | replace battery | ||
Jun 201732000 miUS $300 | recharge and valve repair to fix A/C. required two trips and still not 100% |
Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
Apr 201423000 mi | Alternator needed replacing due to bad bearings | ||
Oct 201425513 miUS $202 | Replaced AC and drive belt due to squealing noise when accelerating in the ~1500RPM range. | ||
Jun 201531000 miUS $100 | A/C was causing a squeak when the A/C compressor cycled. Replaced A/C Clutch pressure plate per Mazda TSB. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - May 2015 | |||
May 201546500 miC $50 | Signal light holder melted. Repairable without replacement. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 201210000 mi | All transmission fluid leaked out after axle not put together correctly after an engine replacement (dealer did not replace oil during an oil change). |
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 2015109800 miUS $150 | Replaced battery | ||
May 2018149000 miUS $50 | Power jack replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201642780 miC $240 | Tie rod driver side was replaced | ||
Jul 201755180 miC $300 | Power steering hose starting leaking. The car drove safely throughout that time. Replaced the hose | ||
Jul 201862620 miC $1500 | Front Control arms were worn and replaced Replaced suspension in the back Valve in the fuel tank replaced | ||
Sep 202174400 miC $300 | Faulty transmission fluid pump replaced, common problem for this car | ||
Oct 202174400 miC $1000 | Perforation in catalytic converter, converter was replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jul 201565000 miUS $500 | Needed New Shocks - Old ones were completely worn out. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 202265100 miC $100 | Heater/AC blower fan stopped working, no air at all. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
May 201745000 mi | I bought a rebuilt title and didn't realize that the air conditioning wasn't working. They had to replace all of the parts that are part of the air conditioning system. At the same time, they recommended I replace the radiator, which I did. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 20147000 mi | The cabin air blower only worked on the highest setting (4). Dealer replaced blower unit resistor. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2021 | |||
Sep 201791000 miUS $125 | Leaky drive shaft seal replaced. | ||
Nov 2021128000 miUS $2000 | Original clutch replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201581000 miUS $400 | Driver side front wheel bearing | ||
May 2017122390 miUS $350 | Replaced wheel bearing | ||
Jul 2017125000 miUS $200 | Replaced last wheel bearing | ||
May 2018156000 miUS $421 | Replaced another wheel bearing |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2012 | horn not working (intermittently connected wire) | ||
Jan 201712140 miC $1500 | Car would not fill tank with gasoline. Gas spit from tank. Air lock in tank. Had to replace charcoal filter, as well as Fuel Shutoff valve. Update: Changing charcoal filter did not work, but that is usually the root cause of an airlock in tank. Also car would not read fuel level on dash. Had to remove rear seat to replace fuel level sensor. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201526000 miUS $100 | Battery dead |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
Dec 201212000 mi | The driver side door lock actuator was making a squealing noise when activated, so it was replaced under warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States May 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Feb 201650400 miUS $14 | Driver-side low-beam went out. Replaced it myself. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201449000 miUS $95 | battery (stock) drain in cold weather. replaced battery |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
Dec 20116820 mi | Battery was faulty, had a "bad cell" care would not start | ||
Jul 201333780 mi | motor mount had to be replaced. fogging in both headlights |
Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201222000 miUS $1000 | clutch failed after 21000 miles, Mazda refused to cover. Clutch is only warranted for 12 months, 12000 miles |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
Jul 201469500 miC $1677 | Initially replaced the alternator and belts. Discovered fly wheel had separated and had to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Nov 201356000 mi | Rear tires had bad inside wear. Camber setting was within Mazda's range, but the amount of negative camber was too much. The camber is not adjustable. Replaced the camber arms with aftermarket adjustable camber arms and adjusted the camber. Roof spoiler loose. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
Sep 20113000 mi | Minor rattle coming from upper dash area. Panel and soundproofing realigned. | ||
Nov 20116000 mi | Reappearance of problem from Sept 2011. Rattling/popping from driver's side dash. Repaired, however, problem has reappeared again (more than 1 week after repair attempt). | ||
Dec 20118000 mi | Reappearance of problem from sept 2011 and Nov 2011. Rattles and squeaks from instrument panel | ||
Jan 201241300 mi | Rattling from HVAC when fan is on. Dealer diagnosed as debris in fan housing | ||
Jul 201220000 mi | Intermittent check engine light. Turned Out to be debris in fuel line. Cleaned fuel lines and checked. | ||
Mar 201453000 mi | Noise from vents when blowing on high speeds Same as previous. Retried repair | ||
Jun 201457000 miUS $108 | Same as prior visits - only went to a different dealer who was able to diagnose the issue and repair. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 201751000 miUS $10 | Headlight replacement | ||
Jan 201852000 miUS $496 | Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 201580580 miC $1250 | snap clips fell off drivers seat. seat was removed, repaired and replaced. | ||
Nov 201586000 miC $300 | replace one wheel bearing |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Aug 201214400 mi | Loose driver's side rear sway bar linkage was causing annoying rattling over most bumps. Could not be tightened so linkage was replaced under warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 201322200 mi | Rear spoiler was loose. Had to remove interior hatch trim to tighten 4 very loose nuts. 10 min fix. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201778120 miC $120 | basic ac recharge |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
Aug 20128340 mi | Horn stopped working replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 201321440 mi | replace sway bar bushings in the rear motor mount #4 replaced |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2011 - Apr 2019 | |||
Mar 201873470 miA $660 | Rotors were pitted and rusty ( apparently as a result of living near the sea). Front rotors replaced, front brake pads replaced. Brake fluid topped up. Rear brakes still have approx 10,000km on them |
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013 | Windows wouldn't lower when cold outside CD player started to skip on certain CD's Loud clicking noise when a/c is turned off from automatic mode |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
Jun 201126000 mi | Finish peeling off on wheel. Dealer ordered new wheel and replaced. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in West Virginia, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Apr 201232500 mi | Something to do with fuel sensor causing Check Engine. Apparently a known issue. Sensor (unknown) was replaced. Problem has not reoccurred. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 20114000 mi | Check engine light illuminated due to misfire. Code was cleared and problem did not recur. After clearing code, dealer replaced spark plugs with 2011 model plugs. | ||
Dec 201332000 mi | Rattle emanating from the dashboard/windshield area. Felt pads and other materials installed into windshield cowel per Mazda TSB. Repair was done under warranty and at no cost. | ||
Feb 201762000 miUS $1500 | Left rear strut failed and was leaking fluid. Sway bar end links were also shot. I replaced all four struts as well as the bearings and mounts on all 4 corners. Rear Sway bar end links were replaced. | ||
Dec 201767000 miUS $220 | Front pads and rotors replaced. This was the first of any brake maintenance in the vehicle. | ||
Jul 201871000 miUS $13 | Recharged AC system with r134a |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - May 2012 | |||
Mar 201242000 mi | Microphone for bluetooth was relocated so people could hear me better. It didn't help at all. It hasn't worked right since I bought it. Too much road noise I think. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 201365000 miUS $100 | Front axle had a squeaking joint, replaced front axle | ||
Jul 201365200 miUS $250 | Squeaking suspension when turning the wheel at low speeds. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Indiana, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201433400 miUS $400 | Car developed a rust spot on drivers door. No apparent reason, but it appears the corrosion protection they use is very poor. | ||
Feb 201648000 miUS $75 | Original battery was cranking slowly and tested as bad. Replaced with Interstate Battery. | ||
Dec 202190000 miUS $8000 | One of the rear shocks was leaking, so both were replaced. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 20101000 mi | Driver's seat would creak during cornering. Dealership fixed this problem. A rattle from the dash cowl/windshield can be heard when traveling over bumpy roads. Dealership installed 'silencing materials' inside dash, but this did not resolve problem. | ||
Nov 20105000 mi | Horn began working intermittently in October 2010. It failed completely in Novemeber, so I took the car to the dealer. They had to special order a replacement horn. Broken horn | ||
Dec 20106000 mi | Faulty horn was replaced for free under original warranty. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Dec 201338000 mi | Headlight was retaining water, entire assembly was replaced for free. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
Aug 201675400 miC $600 | A stabilizer bar had become loose, it was replaced. | ||
Jul 201784320 miC $400 | Drive belt was frayed due to a faulty pulley. | ||
Oct 201790520 miC $500 | Rear shock was leaking. Replaced and repaired. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2010 - May 2012 | |||
Apr 201231000 mi | Rattle from dash, addressed under warranty |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201115000 mi | Squeaking noise was coming from the rear hatch area. A trim piece was rubbing against the hatch and was adjusted to correct the problem. | ||
Mar 201331000 mi | Rattle in rear hatch; rear hatch latch replaced |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States May 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Aug 20104000 mi | Squeaky Drivers seat | ||
Sep 20106000 mi | AM/FM radio stopped working. Dealer determined radio was bad. Dealer ordered a new radio and installed it under warranty. | ||
Jul 201115500 mi | Radio stopped working completly. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
May 201582000 miUS $492 | Replaced worn out shocks and struts. | ||
Mar 201694000 mi | Stock rear sway bar end links were clunking and worn out. Replaced with upgraded versions. | ||
Jun 2017113000 mi | Mazda recall on seat frame and gas lift struts on hatch Alignment | ||
Sep 2017115000 mi | Replaced original rotors after 7 years Replace drive belt | ||
Nov 2017118000 miUS $500 | ABS Module failed |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201321000 mi | The module for the keyless entry went haywire running the battery dead. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Alabama, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2017120000 mi | Replace sticky dash under recall. | ||
Apr 2018130000 miUS $300 | ABS Pump |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 202177000 miUS $150 | Door latches were replaced as the sensor determining whether the door was open or closed stopped working. Leak in AC system needed diagnosis | ||
Mar 202279000 miUS $300 | Leak in AC line between condenser and evaporator. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2013 | |||
Nov 201125000 miUS $60 | TPMS sensor was leaking air. Mazda quoted $25O for repair. I took the car to Discount Tire and they fixed it for $60. |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2019 | |||
Jun 201135000 mi | Driver's seat was squeaking loudly. Dealer inspected seat and found broken weld in lower seat frame. New lower seat frame ordered and installed. A free rental car was provided while car was in shop. Dealer charged $571 to Mazda. | ||
Dec 201574000 miUS $218 | Failed left rear shock absorber replaced. Also replaced right rear shock as an upgrade. | ||
Feb 201782055 miUS $380 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors | ||
Dec 201786000 mi | Broken driver seat lifter, repaired under recall |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Kentucky, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Nov 2009 | Car had an erratic idle when stopping with clutch pushed in. Had it from day 1. Dealer on 2nd visit diagnosed problem as warped pressure plate, replaced with new plate and clutch. | ||
Apr 20102300 mi | car has a low speed miss. car still misses, dealer could not get computer to id problem |
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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 20102000 mi | Drivers seat squeaks from left side. Common issue with these cars. There are three TSBs for this |
Mazda Mazda3 in United Arab Emirates Oct 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 201493000 mi¤1 | The paint job was ok, but the window got painted spray all over it. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Sweden Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 201552700 mi$355 | car lower arm bushing started leaking oil after 85 000 km, replaced, everything fine now |
Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Nov 201386400 miUS $175 | motor mounts shocks |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 201012000 mi | Lock cylinder not cycling, when key removed beeped like key in and remote did not lock doors. | ||
Oct 201017000 mi | Drivers side seat squeaking since car was new. | ||
Jan 201236100 mi | On three or four occassions, I've removed my key (non smart key) and hear the warning chime that indicates I've left the key in. When I close the door and go use the remote to lock it, the doors don't lock. If I put the key in and cycle through... |
Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2020 | |||
May 201698000 miUS $1300 | Clutch wore out, had to be replaced. It was only a premature wear of the clutch itself. Nothing else failed. From what I hear, it’s quite common on Mazda 3s. | ||
Jun 2017102000 miUS $485 | Front passenger strut was leaking. Replaced both front struts and both rear shocks. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Dec 20098500 mi | Realign headlights, right side was dropping lower than the left. Under manufacturer warranty. | ||
Mar 201014000 miUS $30 | Backing plate of driver front wheel was bent and began to scrape against brake disk. Scrapping was very noticable, loud, and caused me to stop driving the car altogether for two days. On route to dealer noise ceased and could not be recreated. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
Dec 201234000 mi | HVAC recirculate door actuator stripped causing clicking noise when deactivating recirculate mode. Dealer replaced actuator under warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Oct 20103600 mi | Plastic trim in the wheel well area expanded and was ajar from the body. Dealer determined issue and ordered the part from the US. The affected trim was replace under warranty. | ||
Jan 20116200 mi | When going over bumps or going around corners (even slowly), a noticeable "pop" and "thunk" could be heard from the suspension. Dealer noted the sound, chassis bolts were tightened, however problem could not be solved. | ||
May 201219620 mi | Both front headlight lens began turning an opaque white, starting from the top of the assembly. Underbody plastic piece covering handbrake line, in rear-passenger area, came loose due to holding bracket/clip falling off at some point. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Nevada, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jun 201233000 mi | Gas cap threads worn down causing cap to come loose and check engine light to come on. Gas cap was replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 | |||
Feb 201692000 miUS $200 | Bad wheel speed sensor. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Mar 201115000 mi | Driver door lock actuator making pre-fail noises. Actuator replaced under warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - May 2011 | |||
Sep 20109300 mi | Creaking sound coming from driver's seat. Seat track changed under warranty. Problem solved. |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 201577500 miC $220 | Driver's side door wouldn't unlock. Latch had to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
Dec 20092000 mi | Trunk pops by itself and car battery dead. Happened twice in 2 months. Remotes were stored in drawer so not possible it opened by mistake. Dealer replaced battery. Unable to replicate since only happens every few weeks. Weird. | ||
Sep 201440000 miUS $3300 | FAULTY SEALS OF HEADLIGHTS AND CONTROL UNITS OUT 4TH BATTERY REPLACEMENT | ||
Jun 201651000 miUS $440 | hid bulb out | ||
Jul 201651200 miUS $1200 | a/c compressor bolt broke |
Mazda Mazda3 in Kentucky, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
Dec 201135000 mi | Bad Starter. Dragging, pulling down battery. | ||
May 201673900 miUS $329 | Oxygen sensor #4. Had to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201572000 miUS $220 | Valve cover gasket leaking oil. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 201445000 mi | Had hail damage and car was repaired. Paintless dent removal process or whatever its called. Metal body and paint are both very thin. Paint sucks on this car. | ||
Jun 201445000 mi | There is a rattling noise when car is stopped with brake pedal pressed. Sounds like something is loose in dashboard area. I will live with it. Never had it looked at. | ||
Feb 2022100000 miUS $35 | Broken/worn out link arm for stabilizer bar on passenger front side. Replaced both. | ||
Jul 2022112000 mi | Car pulled to the right when braking. Figures it was a brake issue. Flushed out and replaced brake fluid. Tried to use a manual brake fluid suction tool from harbor freight but it was too slow. Had to get someone to help me pump and hold the brake pedal to properly bleed brakes when new fluid was swapped. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Apr 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
Aug 201023000 mi | Windshield replacement. Seems very susceptible to rock chips and flexing. Was a result of defroster usage and flexing in extended winter temperatures (Alaska). It showed no signs of impact damage. | ||
Mar 201248000 mi | one of the front tie rods was worn. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 2017128000 miUS $80 | front brakes and rotors |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
Mar 201345000 miUS $450 | Had to replace both front tie-rods |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
Aug 201673600 mi | Dash was sticky from degraded material. Dash replaced under warranty. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201328300 miUS $300 | Chassis control unit failed. Dealer wanted $1,000+ to repair, I was granted a goodwill repair as the car was 6 months out of warranty and this was an unusual problem. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Oct 201559700 miUS $200 | Check engine light came on. Too rich of a fuel mix in the emissions. Was told it was in a technical service bulletin. On board computer had to be reflashed. Cost was $247,but with extended warranty deductible, paid $200. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Aug 20091000 mi | The driver's door could not be unlocked from both outside and inside. | ||
Aug 20108200 mi | Replace a spring of clutch in the driver side's door. | ||
Dec 201692000 miUS $300 | TCM replacement |
Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201230100 mi | Sensor which detects that the shifter is in Park was not properly detecting that signal, or transmitting it to the steering wheel lock. | ||
Mar 201689000 miUS $150 | Downstream O2 sensor failed after almost 90,000 miles. (Note that the Mazad3 has 2 O2 sensors --- three for California models.) I bought the OE part from the dealer and installed it myself. | ||
Oct 2017111000 mi | Passenger-side front engine mount failed. This probably happened a loooooooooooong time ago. Mazda dealer quoted ~$450 to replace. Did it myself for $58. ECU reflash to clear Lean Fuel Trim, Bank 1 code 2096. There's a TSB out on this --- nothing wrong with the car, needs software update. Driver seat linkages failed -- shifting and clicking in turns. Subject to recall. Mazda paid for repair in full. | ||
Jun 2018122000 miUS $200 | Replaced front engine oil seal. The mechanic started the car out of time during the procedure, with catastrophic consequences for the engine, but that's not the 3's fault. A very reliable car. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Aug 201028000 mi | Front driver side door would not unlock. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 201220000 mi | Intermittently won't start. First after sitting for a couple of days or more, and/or when the weather was very cold. Now progressed to intermittently not starting at anytime. Dealer has been unable to find the problem. Had it in 3 times. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
Nov 201229340 mi | Actuator faulty. Replaced successfully. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jun 201012000 miUS $300 | The fan on high-speed became very loud and had to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
Sep 201363000 miUS $447 | Passenger side engine mount failed. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
May 201111700 mi | Dropped car off for TSB work for windshield noise. That day got a call saying they didn't order enough parts. 2nd day got a call they broke the windshield. 8 days later we rcvd car back with OEM glass after the 1st was dmg and 2nd went MIA. | ||
Apr 201220500 mi | RF speaker was blown and replaced under warranty by dealer. | ||
Mar 201330000 mi | Odd ticking noise coming from PS of engine bay. Took to dealer thinking it may be the VVT issue common on the 2.3. Dealer couldn't duplicate noise but replaced belt tensioner under warranty as it had play & said to contact if noise Took tech on test drive to point out noise and when it happened. Noise was duplicated and serpentine belt was replaced at no charge. Stretched out due to faulty tensioner. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
Sep 201113000 mi | showing wear on fabric, stains and plastic trim. Dealer cleaned and will be replacing 2 parts | ||
Oct 201113000 mi | Installed new trim. | ||
Nov 201114000 miUS $200 | small trim popped out but had to be pulled apart to reassemble | ||
Jul 201789000 miUS $200 | Alternator went out |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
Nov 201560760 mi | ABS and parking brake on continuously. ABS module needed replacement. | ||
Dec 202178740 miC $800 | Replaced [exhaust]. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201560000 miUS $964 | ABS light would illuminate periodically and disable traction control. Replaced ABS control module. This is a know problem with Mazda3 and there is a NTSB TSB issued on the problem for 2010-2013 Mazda3. | ||
Mar 201666000 mi | Replaced dashboard cover for glue separation and cracking. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jun 201689000 mi | Factory safety recall: Driver side intermediate seat frame including height adjuster replaced. Driver seat loose laterally when adjusted to maximum height. Factory repair recall: Dashboard horizontal surfaces beneath windshield sticky/tacky/gummy. Plastic decomposing from UV solar radiation through windshield striking surface. In our experience over 20 years; this unsuitable materials quality issue very un-Mazda like and hopefully not a predictor. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
Mar 201460000 miUS $1000 | The tire pressure monitoring system needed to be replaced because the valve stems had deteriorated |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Feb 201569920 miC $211 | Engine mount fail |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201829760 miC $150 | Check valve cracked and was causing an air leak on the vacuum line that runs from the brake booster to the other side of the air filter. Replaced the entire line, OEM part from Mazda $150 CAD with taxes. CEL light gone. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201684200 miC $700 | Check engine light came on,after verification ,mechanic replaced a transmission sensor | ||
May 2018119040 miC $300 | Worn out pads |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201679000 mi | Dash was replaced under recall. | ||
Aug 201795000 miUS $300 | right rear door lock stopped working. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
May 201375000 miUS $60 | Fixed passenger side airbag light | ||
Mar 201488000 miUS $119 | Battery replacement | ||
Sep 201495000 miUS $525 | replaced rear shocks, diagnosed through uneven rear tire wear, excessive road noise, and vibration |
Mazda Mazda3 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Aug 201224800 mi | Drivers Seat Squeak, Like an old Bed! Left rear Power Window would not operate. Replaced motor. Knocking noise from rear of car. Replaced sway bar linkages. Chirping noise when gear changed assumed from transmission. Dealer said it was the AC Clutch and or the Belt. Replaced both. Chirping is still there but not nearly as bad. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jul 201656200 miUS $476 | AC compressor died and needed replacing. | ||
Sep 201657000 miUS $300 | Brake master cylinder failure. Replaced brake master cylinder. | ||
Oct 201657000 mi | Very intermittently in cold or wet weather, car would not start. Does not crank. Would start when given heavy throttle input. Likely sticky throttle body or fuel starvation due to some pressure check valve in the fuel system. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
Dec 201365000 miUS $90 | hard to start car. Bought new battery and took into dealer. No problem found, but car is still hard to start sometime. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2023 | |||
Dec 201477000 miUS $50 | Replaced Horn. Duration - 10 minutes | ||
Sep 201582000 miUS $6 | Found puncture in CV Boot and lost some grease. Repacked CV Joint with new grease, glued the CV Boot. Found ripped lower ball join boot. Replaced ball Joint boot and re-lubricated ball joint | ||
Apr 2018124500 miUS $20 | Replaced fuel tank cap | ||
Oct 2022178000 miUS $50 | Mice or other rodents chewed wires for reverse lights switch |
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
May 201216900 mi | The tires started to make a loud hum. They say it is the tires and that it is a common problem. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201690500 miUS $1500 | Clutch got burned and the replacement of all components but a slave cylinder was needed. | ||
Aug 201691100 mi | When the clutch pedal would be released after upshift or downshift, a tremble of two to three seconds could still be heard and felt. The user was comforted (barely) with the hope that the symptoms would disappear eventually. | ||
Dec 201694000 mi | The rear upper shock mount at the left broke. The car was driven on smooth but salty roads in the NE. I installed the Dorman shock mount available in the nearby store. If somebody had the fitting rear shocks, I'd have replaced both shocks. Three screws from under the car were broken, two of them. Part of one Al sheet near the exhaust was burnt/corroded and a new screw with a large washer was fit. Two zip-ties (plastic) put to fasten the same kind of loose shield 2 ft farther. | ||
Mar 201795000 mi | CD drive swallowed the disc and wouldn't eject it. Airbag sensor light is occasionally on, probably caused by a bad contact under the passenger's seat, whether the passenger is in the car or not. | ||
Aug 201793500 miUS $500 | Rear shock absorber at the right wheel leaked. Both rear shock absorbers were replaced. | ||
Sep 201794000 miUS $300 | A piston of a caliper at the right rear wheel was stuck. First this caliper was replaced. Later also replaced the caliper on the left rear wheel. | ||
Oct 201794300 mi | The replacement caliper that the car mechanic installed at the rear left wheel had some crack in it. Two weeks later discovered it was leaking. Replaced the new caliper with another one. | ||
Dec 201797000 miUS $35 | The upper shock absorber mount at the passenger side rear wheel broke (one at the driver side broke around 13 months earlier). The local Advance Auto had it in stock, the same as the first time. I wonder whether this piece is used on other brands of cars. Is this perhaps a common Mazda 3 problem The original pieces fell apart under little stress, but on salty Northern NY roads, near the Canadian border. They should be replaced every five years with shock absorbers, regardless of mileage - being made of such brittle metal. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 20116820 mi | Car would not start. Finally got it started by hitting the gas pedal multiple times, which tells me it might have been related to the gas pump. Dealer said they had recalls on earlier models, checked my car, didnt find any problem. |
Mazda Mazda3 in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Apr 201744000 miUS $750 | Front TPMS sensor nuts cracked and corroded--replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
Nov 201653391 miUS $20 | Headlight getting dim (not burned out). Replaced both with Sylvania H11 XtraVision bulbs. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201126000 mi | squeaking noise coming from the rear, rear windshield was pulled and resealed. Intermittent popping noise from the front end. Sway bar bushings replaced | ||
Oct 201256500 miUS $90 | Valve stem had corroded and split. Required replacement. | ||
Aug 2016115000 miUS $90 | TPMS valve stem corroded and nut broke off. Flat tire ensued. Emergent valve stem replacement. | ||
Sep 2017128000 mi | Took car in for the seat bracket recall/repair. I DID notice that my drivers seat was loose prior to the recall repair. Seat is now fine. | ||
May 2018138000 miUS $200 | Replaced original front struts. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 201124888 mi | Under original warranty: Repair not attempted. Dealer service department ordered rear shock absorber/bushing and damper to correct noise, vibration and harshness reported by the owner. Under warranty: The rear shock absorber/bushing and damper were replaced on one side to correct noise, vibration and harshness reported by the owner. Under warranty: The rear shock absorber/bushing and damper were replaced on one side to correct noise, vibration and harshness reported by the owner. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
Dec 201339000 miUS $17 | Serpentine belt idler pulley became noisy. Replaced with a $17 pulley from NAPA. Took less than 15 minutes. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201481500 miUS $80 | TPMS (tire pressure monitoring sensor) started leaking air. Had to fill up the tire with air every day. Had the valve stem and sensor replaced. The other tires started doing it a couple weeks later. | ||
Nov 2016117300 miUS $60 | Had to replace engine coolant sensor, check engine light was still on... replaces thermostat and problem solved. Did it myself with tutorials from youtube. Novice level experience. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jan 201264500 mi | replaced blown speakers |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
Mar 201548000 miUS $700 | Calipers needed replaced. | ||
Oct 201551000 mi | Transmission failed and needed replaced. |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jul 2020 | |||
Jul 201671600 miC $80 | Serpentine belt needed changing |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201863000 miUS $1100 | Eradic idle. Replaced mass air flow sensor. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2020 | |||
Feb 201777000 mi | Corrosion on battery terminals. | ||
Jun 201779000 miUS $255 | Replaced drive belt Leaking battery, corrosion on terminals. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201330000 miUS $50 | Hatchback rear spoiler had to be remounted as it had come loose after two of the fasteners had fallen off completely inside the headliner and the other two became very loose. | ||
Dec 201336000 miUS $200 | Passenger window seal needed to be replaced. The glass was loose inside the door. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201224800 mi | BlueTooth system faulty, rest of audio system works perfect. Mazda has bulletin/recall (some models) out about this problem on particular model/year. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2023 | |||
Aug 201981000 miUS $95 | hatch door lock would not release, replaced latch and release button. Button had been damaged.. | ||
Mar 202086000 miUS $95 | Aluminum alloy shock mount failed causing rattling in left rear of car ( driver's side). Very subject to corrosion due to galvanic effect Aluminum on steel and road salt. Mounts replaced on both sided with upgraded steel mounts from Rock Auto. At the same time one of the heat shields was totally loose near the left rear shock so initially I thought that was the problem. Haven't reinstalled that small heat shield yet ( the small one after the cat heat shield before it reaches the muffler). | ||
Jan 202186000 miUS $100 | OEM battery finally gave up. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jun 201234000 miUS $1600 | The clutch completely failed after only 33,000 miles! Mazda refused to cover the repair under warranty, claiming it was "normal wear and tear", but there was nothing normal about this failure! |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jan 20101860 mi | Loose rear seat, used 1/2 liter of oil in 3000KM loose rear seat, used 1/2L of engine oil, |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
Apr 2018115000 miUS $20 | Replaced the serpentine belt | ||
Mar 2019140000 miUS $300 | Clutch and clutch mechanism |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Sep 2021 | |||
May 201791760 miC $1100 | noisy, noisy, noisy... hard to miss. The driver's side front wheel bearing was replaced. They toasted the ABS sensor getting the wheel off, so that had to be replaced as well. pads and rotors, plus the calipers. I expect the pads and rotors, but I've never had to replace calipers on a car, and I had my Acura for 228K miles. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Aug 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Aug 2018187000 miUS $1200 | New clutch also had him replace cv boots and axle . Mazda clutch 585 for part special clutch |
Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Apr 2010 - May 2019 | |||
May 201013000 mi | Manual transmission problem. Clutch was sticky. They bled the hydraulics lines and problem went away. Also, had tires rotated. | ||
Dec 2017126000 miUS $75 | EVAP light kept coming on, even after clearing the code and getting a new gas cap. They were not able to figure out why. Light is still on. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada May 2010 - Feb 2022 | |||
Apr 20129300 miC $170 | Rear windows would not open. Apparently, a wire got disconnected from the switch in the driver's side door. Repair was done under warranty. Also did the 2 yrs maintenance including oil change, blake check, filters check... that one cost 170 | ||
May 201630260 mi | Sunroof won't open | ||
Mar 202142160 miC $1000 | Rear left tie rod broke in half. Apparently, a known issue with Mazdas |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jul 201149600 mi | replace head light cover | ||
Jan 201399200 miC $50 | repaired broken bracket between seat frame and seat rails. repaired broken bracket between seat frame and seat rails . |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
Aug 2013115320 miC $350 | The check engine light was coming on and off with no discernible pattern. The code was no. P04021 (catalyst warm-up efficiency). They cleaned the air mass flowmeter but the light still comes on and off at anytime. | ||
Dec 2013124000 mi | CEL resolved by replacing a sensor in the fuel tank. | ||
May 2014132900 miC $3000 | Normal wear; new shocks all around, |
Mazda Mazda3 in Kentucky, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2019 | |||
Aug 201446000 miUS $90 | Blower making significant noise on higher settings and air flow reduced. Air filter clogged with wet leaves that had been sucked in. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
Oct 201273500 miUS $185 | Valve stem broke off front right tire as it was being inflated. Necessitated new tire valve stem and TPS part be installed. | ||
Feb 201377100 mi | Squeak from rear hatch fixed by installing new screws | ||
Jan 201478300 miUS $120 | Replaced battery |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 201253940 mi | left front axel seal leaking | ||
Dec 201260760 miC $450 | replaced struts and shocks. oem ones are craps. do replace them after 80,000. | ||
Jun 201374400 miC $85 | driver lower seat frame lip sagged lowered, been having discomfort for 1.5 years, or since 80,000km on odo. added foam, bent the lip back up, diy repair, s---ty 2010 seats. | ||
Apr 201494000 mi | side skirt clips (inside) broke off, the mold is very s---ty, have to add additional plastic to hold the clip otherwise epoxy wont work. and no, not buying a new piece ($220) | ||
Mar 2015117180 miC $171 | rear passenger side shocks bottomed out. 3rd pair kyb installed. | ||
May 2015122800 miC $475 | clutch slipping frequently, replaced lower control arm x2 replaced front struts, front driver side endlink, front passenger side abs sensor(cracked housing). passenger side strut was bottoming out. | ||
Oct 2015132860 miC $200 | inner tire wear due to rear camber sagged, installed adjustabke camber arm. further adjustment needed. | ||
Dec 2015137020 miC $900 | alternator failed. battery light goes on after driving. car shuts off on highway... | ||
Apr 2016143200 miC $850 | front struts |
Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2021 | |||
Nov 201488400 miUS $900 | Replaced defective battery | ||
Aug 2017114000 miUS $25 | Changed out oil and filter, also changed out engine air filter and coolant | ||
Sep 2018119500 miUS $975 | Replaced front & back brake pads, rear brake rotors, & 1 rear struts |
Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 201268000 miUS $600 | Both struts, strut bearings, lower control arms replaced due to excessive wear on bushings and subsequent vibration. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201119000 mi | Wheel bearing failure, slight grinding on coasting, engine braking, turning right. Replaced front passenger wheel hub bearing. Problem not resolved. Driver side front wheel hub bearing replaced, problem resolved fully. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 201460000 miUS $500 | clutch master and slave cylinders replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2019 | |||
Dec 201464000 mi | Parking brake had stuck on. Shop was unable to reproduce. | ||
Jun 201781000 miUS $1000 | Sensor related to AFS headlight system is faulty. Parts alone run around $800 and attach to the suspension. Chose to live with it since it doesn't affect basic headlight functionality. | ||
Sep 201886000 miUS $440 | Outer passenger CV boot split. Required replacement of full CV shaft. |
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
Feb 201442700 miUS $1300 | My headlight ballasts needed to be replaced. My headlights stopped working. The ballasts were pulling charge from the battery even when the car was off. | ||
Feb 201661000 miUS $1300 | HID bulb and ballast needed to be replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Nov 2015 | |||
Mar 201010540 mi | I've found that in all Mazda3 hatches, but not the sedans, the windows rattle when down. Replaced all the parts inside the door, but it still rattles. | ||
Mar 201119840 mi | Front passenger speaker replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201137000 mi | Oil leak in timing cover. Dealer repaired. Latch was broken on center console. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Jun 201349000 miUS $230 | Horn stopped working. | ||
Nov 201353400 mi | Battery failing. Replaced battery. | ||
Mar 201669000 miUS $246 | AT light on dash flashes and car downshifts. One wk later AT, DSC, ck engine lights all came on. Taking to dealer. While at mechanic found that power steering hose was leaking. Scheduled fix but have not followed up due to more AT problems. | ||
May 201670100 miUS $298 | AT light on dash flashes and car downshifts. One wk later AT, DSC, ck engine lights all came on. Manual says to tow car when this happens. Dealer extended warranty to replace the TCM for free. Power steering hose was leaking. | ||
Dec 201786000 mi | Hatch lift support recall | ||
Mar 201888851 miUS $1100 | Broken strut replaced. Rear spoiler loose; rattled. Shop tightened bolts/screws. | ||
Jun 201889894 mi | Sticky dashboard as described at https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/mazda3-and-mazda6-warranty-extension-statement/ Dealer evaluated and determined I am eligible for recall but parts not in stock; dealer will contact when parts available. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
Apr 2018123000 miUS $200 | Fixed broken sway bar link and leaking struts. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 201879980 miC $100 | I took the car in to have a knocking sound in the front end diagnosed. The mechanic couldn't recreate the noise and couldn't find anything in the steering or suspension that would cause such a noise. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 2018107000 miUS $600 | Recharged empty tank and then replaced condenser |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jun 201010000 mi | Dashboard squeak, FM antenna reception |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 201333000 miUS $75 | Battery died and couldn't hold a charge |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
May 20105660 mi | alarm system was going off remotely by itself. | ||
Jan 20119920 mi | Car is very hard to start in cold weather. Told it's a common problem fixed with a reflash, car already has the latest reflash. No fix available. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
Aug 201025000 mi | Drivers seat was squeaking. Dealer took apart seat cushion and fixed seat. | ||
May 201264300 miUS $80 | Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad caused air leak |
Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 20092000 mi | Check engine light came on. I have a OBD reader and it read misfire in cylinder 2...I took car to the dealer, they said it was a common problem and they took care of it by replacing the intake manifold. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
Dec 20095000 mi | Started hearing a clunk in the front end, particularly in cold weather. Happened mostly when wheel was turned to the left, going over a bump. | ||
Feb 20107000 mi | Started hearing a clunk in the front end, particularly in cold weather. Happened mostly when wheel was turned to the left, going over a bump. Dealer was finally able to diagnose noise as a loose bushing in front crossmember. Squeaking noise coming from driver seat track / seat belt area. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Apr 20108800 mi | CD Player / 6CD changer stopped working. Got it replaced within warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
Mar 201010000 mi | Loose bolt on rear sway bar caused rattling, bolt tightened and inspected under warranty |
Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States May 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
Jul 201787000 mi | Replace antenna rod Replace rear hatch support struts due to corrosion. My wife had noticed the corrosion on the struts, but did not appreciate the gravity of the situation (hatch falling on your head unexpectedly if the struts fail) until we received the recall notice. We had to wait a couple of months after receiving the recall notice for the parts to become available. Replace seat height adjustment lifter link | ||
Sep 201787000 miUS $1071 | Check engine light indicated problem with ABS. Needed to replace wheel speed sensor. | ||
Jan 201890165 miUS $372 | Brake line between ABS and rear splitter leaking at ABS. Replaced flared pipe between those two parts. I inspected the "failed" part after repair was completed, and there was a scratch across the flare. Looked like manufacturing defect to me, but car well out of warranty. In speaking with mechanic, he seemed oblivious to need to inspect surface of flared pipe connections. In fact, he called the joint a tapered pipe thread until he brought failed part out and I told him it was definitely straight threads. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 201110000 mi | Requested assistance with car's horrendous gas mileage. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2021 | |||
Jun 201599000 miUS $1500 | Wheel alignment + new tires and 2 new rear control arms. Wheels were not aligned properly and caused premature wear of old tires. Control arms were too rusted to work on without replacement. | ||
Jan 2017 | Hatchback lift supports were very corroded. Was looking at buying some and found Mazda is recalling them on certain models for inadequate rust protection from factory. Free fix on Mazda. | ||
Mar 2018162000 miUS $1000 | Front brakes and both front control arm replacements. | ||
Jan 2021208000 miUS $500 | Rear shock absorber broke. Decided it was time to replace suspension and tie rods. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
Mar 201762000 miC $200 | Replaced both rear brake discs, loosened gripping caliper, new pads. | ||
Jun 201764480 miC $136 | Replaced both front lower control arms due to worn bushings. | ||
Oct 201768696 miC $230 | Severe knocking in front. Replacing strut bearings didn't resolve. Ended up disassembling front struts and replacing front shocks only, kept original springs and new wheel bearings. Problem solved. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
Nov 201379000 mi | Passenger Headlight housing seal went bad and water got inside housing and shorted out HID module, bulb, and, adaptive lighting module. Dealer replaced housing, bulb, hid module, afs module, and all gaskets. FYI there is a tsb for this issue |
Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 20101000 mi | bad horn would not function, was replaced someone had reinstalled the window sticker on the freshly tinted rear passenger window and when removing it pulled 2 holes in the tint. The window was retinted at this visit. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201324160 mi | Seat motor and rails replaced |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
Dec 201217360 mi | Passenger's Seat airbag not functioning warning light came on when passenger was sitting in that seat. Recalibrated. | ||
Nov 201430660 mi | Passenger seat sensor doesn't come on when 105 lb wife sits in it, thus deactivating airbag. Dealer could not replicate the problem, which has been intermittent for 2+ years. Headlight covers become opaque instead of transparent |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
May 20104000 mi | Fuel injector was defective and had to be replaced. | ||
Mar 201116000 mi | Plug got stuck in the Cigarette lighter. Was a known defect, with TSB. Was replaced. | ||
Jun 201639000 miUS $500 | Electric lock on drivers side had to be repaired. The actuator was replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201771000 miUS $100 | Front seat leather stitching began to come undone about a year ago. Increasingly worse and bolster leather was very worn and discolored. Ordered replacement seat leather (Katzkin) off eBay and replaced myself with new hog rings, etc. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2020 | |||
Jun 201762000 mi | After I had new brakes put on I started hearing a humming noise driving home front the right front. I had never heard this noise before (I'm the type of person who pays attention to their car). Turns out they had to use a sledge hammer to break the brake front discs free due to corrosion. The dealer didn't admit that this caused the bearings to go bad, but replaced them for free. After they replaced the front bearings, I started noticing a clunk from the left front suspension backing out of my garage. Once again, I had never noticed this in the 7 years I've had my Mazda, but it started the day I got back from the dealer. They then replaced the whole left front control arm due to a loose ball joint. After this I noticed the new right front rotor was wearing differently than the right front rotor. Hawk Mazda thought it was "normal" wear until I convince them the pad was seized on the rotor (which it was). Moral of the story, don't go to Hawk Mazda in Joliet, IL for service. I honestly think their wasn't anything wrong my Mazda until I brought it into the dealer, I don't believe in coincidences like that. Thanks for checking in. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201441800 mi | Passenger seat belt receptor/latch replaced. | ||
Sep 201448000 miUS $20 | Slow tire leak from bead. | ||
Sep 2021115000 miUS $1000 | Replaced lower control arms and ball joints. Replaced worn sway bar end links. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 201539000 mi | battery needed replacement - would not start in cold |
Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
Oct 201324500 miUS $300 | Master window switch to make rear driver's side window go up broken. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
Sep 201363000 miUS $800 | Clutch disappeared from compressor and fell on the road somewhere Drivers seat track broke and had to be welded |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
Oct 201317460 miC $750 | Battery died. Replaced by the dealer for a new (better) part. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201318000 mi | Door lock module replaced for the passenger side rear and now the passenger side front is also making noise when it locks. | ||
Oct 201318200 mi | Door lock module replaced for the passenger side FRONT door. | ||
Apr 201742000 miUS $100 | Brake pads and rotors need replacement. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
Oct 201341700 mi | Wheel air valve stem broke in half during routine inflation. Required "replacing tire pressure monitor" for that tire. Replaced with spare and had dealer fix TPMS. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201875640 miC $350 | Wheel alignment and balancing was done to address odd steering concern causing car to lose traction occasionally while turning. |
Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
May 2018160504 miC $1095 | The transmission control module (TCM) failed. Apparently a common problem with the Mazda 3. They replaced the fluid and filter in the transmission just in case. They replaced the TCM with a unit from a junkyard where a low-mileage Mazda 3 was used for parts. | ||
Aug 2018166306 miC $2813 | Rear passenger wheel bearing was making an odd noise, says the mechanic. Needed to be replaced (safety issue). Front brakes and rotors were worn out. 95% worn on driver's side, 99% worn on passenger side (or the other way around, I can't remember) rear shock towers needed to be replaced as they were causing wear on tires. Mechanic says this is a known flaw in Mazda 3 cars, their rear shock units are crap. Said it needed to be replaced as a safety measure. One of the engine mounts was worn out. Did not need to be replaced, but mechanic recommended it. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 201382160 miC $340 | damper rt boot |
104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Denmark Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jul 20101240 mi | Replaced driver seat slide-track plastic cover. A small plastic clips cracked shortly after purchase. I am not sure if this was due to passenger accidentally hit it on exiting the car or if it has something to do with low-quality plastic. | ||
Nov 20106440 mi | Driver's seat plastic part on seat rail (left side). Thin painting on my car and the early rust spots / on hinges in doors and more... |