2005 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
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Mazda Mazda3 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Mazda Mazda3 | 38 Mazda3s, 9.6 months of data per Mazda3, average 83200 miles Prone to rust where the roads are salted.73 |
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2005 Mazda Mazda3
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| Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 65000 | 250 | My engine light came on, took the car to Mazda to check it and the didn't find anything since light turned off one day before taking in for service in Sept. Three weeks ago, engine light again. Replaced damaged engine mounts. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | When driving over a rough road, a knocking noise was heard from the front left suspension. Vibration of the piston rod on the front shock absorber was transmitted to the mounts due to fluctuation in the oil pressure of the front shock absorber, resulting |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 34000 | 152 | Rear brake linings were down to less than 20%, so I had them replaced. No other issues. |
| Apr | 2011 | 36000 | 495 | Both rear anti-roll bar links were visibly bent, and entire suspension was out of alignment, causing noticeable tire feathering. Not sure what caused it. |
| Jul | 2011 | 38000 | 200 | The turn signal switch had to be replaced; it was no longer self-canceling after a turn. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 26000 | 50 | Bad motor mount, recognized by Mazda. Motor mount was replaced. Window regulators would stick, recognized by Mazda. Regulators were oiled. (MK) |
| Nov | 2007 | 40000 | 30 | Squeak developed in the front end of the car. Thought it was from the right front suspension but dealer could not replicate noise even on a ride-along. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 44000 | 0 | Seat track on passenger side was rattling. Took three trips to successfully diagnose. Replaced seat track. Paint was bubbling on inner door edge-rear right door. Covered by factory warranty after rep approved it. Navigation screen made clicking noise when opening- replaced after parts ordered- waited one week or so All four rims pitted around center caps- replaced under warranty after approval by rep |
| Dec | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Found water on passenger side floor after rainstorm. Dealer could not replicate, though said probably caused by leaves on cowl. They cleaned and has not happened since. |
| Feb | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | More water found inside car after rain - found TSB regarding cowl change. Dealer ordered parts. Howling noise coming from undetermined wheel. Happens after car is parked- only a few times. Rotational in nature. Dealer could not replicate. B-Pillar trip misaligned- could not fix, so new part ordered. May have been present at delivery, but never noticed. Ratchetey noise coming from steering column- sounds like clockspring. Dealer could not or did not want to hear it. Noise is obvious to me. Right rear tail lamp has condensation inside. Dealer said normal. Not present in other light, or any other Mazda3 tail lamp on dealer's lot. Will pursue at a later time. Clock lost 12 minutes overnight. Dealer ordered new clock display + computer. Common problem with Mazda3 Navi screen occasionally will not turn on in a timely manner. Usually in cold weather. Dealer could not replicate as screen turned on immediately. Will try again when ordered parts come in-seems that screen has to be off for a few days to cause problem. |
| Mar | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Clockspring replaced in steering wheel- made clicking noise. |
| Apr | 2009 | 48000 | 0 | airbag light came on- problem with main computer. Computer replaced. |
| May | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Parking brake cable on left side seized. Towed to prevent damage to rotor and wheel. |
| Feb | 2010 | 57500 | 200 | engine mount rubber torn. mount replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | 64000 | 875 | Right front strut popped its seals. Leaked fluid all over wheel well and onto driveway. Replaced front struts bilaterally with aftermarket KYB Excel-Gs. Wanted Bilsteins HDs, but out of stock everywhere. Replaced swaybar links also. |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 900 | AC kept turning off on fan speed 2. replaced master control Auto down feature for drivers window not working in hot weather. Switch cluster replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 77000 | 400 | Bubbling rust noticed on rear door B-pillar under black plastic stick-on trim piece. Water had been trapped in weatherstripping and had rusted through causing 1cm bubbles (approx3). Had to be drilled out and filled and plastic replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 58300 | 1190 | A/C compressor burnt out and needed to be completely replaced. The part is VERY pricey. Radiator thermostat went bad, simple repair. |
| Sep | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 87000 | 350 | Thermostat stuck in open position - had to replace |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 26620 | 0 | Rear driver's side door latch was loose, but repaired for free. Fuel filler door would not close completely, but fixed itself after 1 week. |
| Feb | 2009 | 48360 | 100 | Replaced rear brake pads. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 50 | AC taken in for stopping working. Took to garage for a diagnostic on the AC system and was informed of a failure by the compressor. Personally recharged AC system and no problem since. Beware of auto garages. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | 0 | AC compressor failure. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 69440 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 69440 | 440 | right front wheel bearing replaced |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Check Engine light. Code for large evap leak. Replaced purge control solenoid. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Check Engine light. Code for large evap leak. Replaced O2 sensor. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Check Engine light. Code for evap. Purge control solenoid connector loose. 2 weeks later: Check Engine light. Code P0128 low fuel trim. Required PSI, 51-60; in car PSI, 44. Replaced fuel pump under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | Check Engine light. Code P0441 "Evaporative emissions system canister purge valve malfunction". Replaced canister purge valve under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 59000 | 100 | CEL P0126 came on showing that coolant was not getting up to normal operating temperature. Usually indicative of faulty thermostat. Replaced coolant and thermostat to solve issue. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 59000 | 0 | Front brake pads and rotors were replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 200 | Replaced rear upper control arms with adjustable units. Camber in the rear had degraded to the point where it exceeded -3 degrees. Tire wear (even with regular tire rotation) was catastrophic. Adjustable arms allowed spec'ing reas.camber | |
| Jan | 2011 | 370 | Passenger side engine mount failed. Replaced. | |
| Oct | 2011 | 82000 | 150 | Was told there was a leaking caliper seal on the right rear brake caliper. Took car to have caliper replaced along with routine maintenance. Was told it was necessary to have caliper replaced in pairs - to the tune of $1400. No thanks. Found another shop that replaced the one rear leaking caliper for a reasonable price. |
| May | 2012 | 94500 | 1700 | Air conditioning compressor failed, taking out every other component along the way (condenser, evaporator, expansion valve, etc.). All components replaced, flushed, and recharged. |
| Aug | 2012 | 98000 | 492 | Computer code indicated failing thermostat. Went to dealership as was informed that replacing the thermostat alone wouldn't fix the problem - also required PCM update. Had PCM update and thermostat replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2005 | 38 | Headlights out of adjustment; had to align the passenger side headlamp | |
| Oct | 2005 | 0 | Rattle in glove box cover. Dealer had to order a new glove box. Diagnose clunk heard in front end when first moving after shifting from Park to Reverse. Replacement glove box came in and installed | |
| Jan | 2006 | 38 | Repair for clicking noise when first moving after shifting from Park to Reverse; replaced axle bolts and removed ABS shield to replace with updated washer. Described in Mazda TSB 03-003/05. | |
| May | 2006 | 36 | Battery leaked; no electrical system problems found after check of alternator and battery, likely was overfilled battery fluid. Cleaned up connectors and battery/battery box. | |
| Jun | 2006 | 238 | Replaced front exhaust insulator under front part of car car after being damaged. Drove though a deep standing rain after a heavy downpour and destroyed insulator. Part was $130, $108 to install. | |
| Oct | 2006 | 70 | Pop heard in front windows when rolled down half way then rolled back up. Covered by TSB, had to removed interior door panels and properly torque bolts from window mechanism to glass due to improper tightening at factory | |
| Jun | 2008 | 41 | Engine would stall out when coming to a stop sometimes. Reflashed powertrain control module per TSB to eliminate problem. Moisture in right rear tail light; replaced entire tail light assembly since there are no drain/weep holes in tail light. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Replaced torque axis engine mount due to burst rubber bladder that caused damping fluid to leak out. Covered by TSB. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Trunk lid difficult to open; diagnosed leaking trunk struts, dealer ordered new ones. Driver's side window regulator replaced to to clicking noise when rolling up window. New trunk struts installed due to charge leaking. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 104 | Rust showing inside edges of doors where inner/outer steel panels are crimped and sealed. Service adviser took pictures and reported to Mazda USA. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 126 | Engine would stall when coming to a stop. TSB addressed issue, had the throttle body pulled and cleaned due to excessive carbon build up. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 47000 | 395 | Click heard in front end when making hard right turns at slow speed. Had to remove left side axle, found some rust on splines (common issue in Mz3). Removed rust, greased splines and reinstalled. |
| Aug | 2010 | 48000 | 100 | Car made clicking noise when doing hard left turns(NOT the sound from bad CV joint). Mechanic had to remove right side half-shaft, remove rust on spline, grease and reinstall half-shaft. Common issue on Mazda3. |
| Sep | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Rust repaired on the door interior, where inner/outer stampings are sealed. This is the 4th time this has occurred. Paint bubbles up and in this case the area was rusting, not just paint delamination as before. |
| Nov | 2010 | 50000 | 275 | Check engine light came on, trouble code set indicating the vehicle wasn't getting up to set temperature within 5 minutes. Thermostat was replaced as it was sticking. |
| Apr | 2011 | 51000 | 0 | Third (maybe fourth? I've lost count) trip to body shop to repair rust in passenger rear door inner/outer stamping joint. Shop this time stripped rubber seam sealer, applied rust inhibiting/bonding primer, repainted. |
| Aug | 2012 | 58000 | 315 | Car had a P0715 code, "turbine speed sensor fault". Caused the car to not get out of 3rd gear, check engine light and AT light were on. Sensor was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 9920 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 24800 | 0 | Hard early morning shifting and vibration when down shifting from 4th to 3rd in manual mode. Still hard shift when engine cold, down shifting was corrected no vibration. Driver seat back replaced. Four new 17" rims installed. Engine whines they say its normal. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | Clunk when raising driver-side window. Fixed by retighting factory bolt. |
| Aug | 2008 | 47000 | 0 | Check engine light on. Turned out some component in the evap system had failed. Successfully repaired with a new part. While in shop, mechanic noticed a damaged motor mount. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Discovered oil leaking in garage from engine compartment. Initially suspected engine oil but appeared different upon closer inspection. Inspected engine and discovered fluid leaking from passenger side motor mount. Made appointment with dealer to fix prob Dealer installed new motor mount, issue resolved. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Car reving high at idle. Problem was a solenoid valve on intake. it was replace and software updated. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 49600 | 0 | car revving high at idle. problem was a manifold valve. It was replaced. Software updated. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Fuel pump replaced under warranty | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 99820 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 100440 | 200 | Car needed new rotors for safety. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 15000 | 0 | squeeky rear brake pads |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 79000 | 100 | Transmission fluid leak. Leaking from the transmission fluid pan gasket. After that repair immediately noticed it is leaking from a higer spot on the transmission. |
| May | 2008 | 80000 | 50 | The transmission fluid inlet from the radiator had coroded and a rust hole formed. |
| Dec | 2010 | 142000 | 1500 | Leaking Strut. Replaced Struts and Shocks. |
| Feb | 2011 | 144700 | 400 | Front Wheel Bearings needed to be replaced. Both sides made noise and the bearings were very loose when removed from the car. |
| Jul | 2011 | 146000 | 150 | The front Strut mounting bolt was sheered off during normal driving. Decided to replace both front bolts. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 148 | Shift cable-lever lock | |
| Jul | 2012 | 59680 | 970 | Replace rear axle trailing arm bushing Replace brake cables, parking |
| Mar | 2013 | 65720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 53000 | 115 | Replaced the battery |
| Aug | 2012 | 53000 | 140 | Vehicle would not start because the transmission interlock sensor had become corroded which meant the system did not detect the "park" position and would not start. Dealer cleaned and lubricated the affected parts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 46000 | 0 | Diagnostic exam done to try to find out why the car will stall during deceleration or idle. Exam showed nothing wrong with car. Went for a second diagnostic exam, tested alternator and battery, still can find nothing wrong with car. Stalling at idle and during deceleration. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | I had Mazda install the remote starter, after 8 months, it stopped working and car shut off on its own. They said it is common and dealer fixed it. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 19000 | 0 | CD player needed replacement |
| Jun | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | AC fan was making noises. Dealer took all day to incorrectly diagnose and order part. Never called to say part was in. Took another two days. Fixed problem, but would have taken only one day if they'd THOROUGHLY looked at the problem. HATE dealer service. |
| Jun | 2011 | 33000 | 125 | AC recharged. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 67000 | 356 | Rear shocks warn as evidenced by tire condition, needed replacement |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 57000 | 350 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 400 | Front wheel hub assemblies (both sides) | |
| Oct | 2009 | 75 | Front ABS Sensor | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Oct | 2008 | 10 | Headlight bulb. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 62000 | 450 | Bad front engine mount front axle shaft lube |
| Aug | 2012 | 62500 | 200 | bad rear engine mount |
| Nov | 2012 | 64000 | 200 | Rust on the outside of the rotors had accumulated, rubbing against the inside of the caliper. New rotors, problem fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2005 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 44640 | 0 | Glovebox Rattles |
| Mar | 2007 | 44640 | 0 | Repaired glovebox rattle |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 132000 | 200 | Replaced blower motor |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | RH door seals do not touch glass, aero flares on rear bumper misaligned from poor installation last trip. New seals and aero flares ordered and installed later in the month. Neither problem fixed. In shop 2 days total. |
| Dec | 2008 | 48000 | 0 | Had dealer examine stumble at idle, low power at low RPM, stiff HVAC control, knock in driver's window and windows that stick in the seals. Was told that all were normal. :-( Paid $65.00 for loaner car since it was not a warranty issue & oil change. |
| Mar | 2011 | 87000 | 0 | Corrosion on 3 doors, Mazda USA replaced the LR door under the 5 yr. perforation warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 122000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 86800 | 16 | R/H wiper post housing. Cracked plastic housing, held together with adustable collars. Does the job intended. driver's seat L/H tear. Sewn up. |
| Jun | 2012 | 91140 | 500 | Muffler changed from end of catalitic convertor to the tip. L/H front lower suspension arm due to loose bushings. |
| Oct | 2012 | 94240 | 500 | 3rd gear not holding in. |
| Nov | 2012 | 94840 | 1200 | 3rd gear not holding. Replaced by second hand transmission. works good no problems. rear shock, right-hand. Shock head broke on chassis. Replaced both left and right-hand sides along with shocks. |
| Jan | 2013 | 102300 | 150 | Oil filter cap changed. Cause: leaking, cracked Leaking from seal |
| Mar | 2013 | 103540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 73000 | 400 | AC controls inop with fan speed at max. |
| Dec | 2011 | 77000 | 800 | crack in dashboard |
| Jan | 2013 | 90000 | 350 | Drivers window inop. Window motor found to be faulty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 56000 | 100 | a/c compressor and associated magnetic clutch seized. dealer replaced above parts as well as associated pully and belt. cost of $1500 parts and labor covered by extended warranty less $100 deductible. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 40920 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 42520 | 0 | Rust forming around rear wheels. Mazda repairs this under the rust-proof warranty. |
| Mar | 2009 | 44020 | 0 | I had a rust repair around the rear wing on both sides (~$2,500). This was covered under Mazda's warranty and it also seems to be a common problem with the Mazda3 from 2004-2009. |
| Mar | 2010 | 61380 | 500 | Changed rear shocks. Driver side shock was broken, so both were changed |
| Jan | 2011 | 72920 | 500 | changed rear brake pads and rotor. Brake line was leaking and it took 3 days to get the part. The calipers were stuck on breaks so these were changed also. |
| Apr | 2011 | 76260 | 500 | replaced front break pads and disks |
| Sep | 2012 | 94240 | 600 | replaced rear struts, they were completely worn. |
| May | 2013 | 96720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 31620 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 35340 | 800 | EVAP pump and purge solenoid valve defective on emissions system. CEL was on |
| Jul | 2009 | 40920 | 800 | EVAP pump and solenoid valve for EMS |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Brake light switch failed, causing non-working brake lights and illuminating check engine light. Had tires rotated, mechanic noticed odd noise from front end. Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| May | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Brake light switch, both front wheel bearings, wheel speed sensor. |
| Jan | 2010 | 42000 | 90 | Replaced rear brake pads. |
| Aug | 2011 | 67000 | 400 | One HID headlight not working, had to remove front bumper to replace bulb, still did not work, ballast was bad and had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 68700 | 118 | Broke wire in main wiring harness, causing non-working HID low-beam headlight. Isolated short, repaired |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Doors would not close because the car would think that the key is still inside | |
| May | 2009 | 65000 | 80 | headlight bulb replaced |
| Sep | 2009 | 70000 | 220 | new rear brake pads headlight bulb replaced |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 65000 | 330 | gas purge valve failed or was not signalling CPU correctly |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 65000 | 630 | Stated transmission was leaking fluid and it would cost $230 to fix ontop of $300 60K maintenance. When I got the bill, it just stated that they sprayed a foam insulator around transmision case. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 77000 | 510 | Water pump seal had very minor coolant leak that was watched closely for many months w/o serious problem. Decided to replace pump to avoid possibility of failure on a long road trip. Old pump looked better than expected when removed. |
| Aug | 2011 | 81000 | 900 | Rust was noted in one rear fender well. Rust was removed and anti-corrosion treatment applied. Area was then refinished. A body shop handled the repair |
| Sep | 2012 | 89000 | 200 | One of the motor mounts had lost its damping liquid and had to be replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 94700 | 150 | A fuel vapor purge valve apparently deteriorated and triggered the check engine light. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 26040 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 39680 | 500 | Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Engine light continues to come on. I have been told it is due to an oxygen sensor problem and that a new gasoline filler cap would resolve the problem. Unfortunately, this hasn't worked. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Zealand | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 31400 | 130 | Broken right hand engine mount |
| Feb | 2013 | 32640 | 300 | Clunk in right front strut |
| Apr | 2013 | 32860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 23500 | 0 | Replaced right front tire pressure monitor, it was intermittently shorting out. Repair is under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 44000 | 62 | Replace thermostat-open early. |
| Jul | 2009 | 50000 | 292 | Airbag warning light on-attempted repair-3 days after the repair-sensor light came back on. Scheduled for re-repair Monday August 10th. $98 for this repair. Rear brakes only, pads and rotors turned, pack bearings $194.33 |
| Jun | 2010 | 57000 | 385 | Thermostat sensor replaced Number 3 motor mount replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 64000 | 505 | Replace thermostat A/C magnet B+ wire frayed, soldered and repaired. |
| Aug | 2011 | 67000 | 1700 | Total failure of AC clutch, compressor, accumulator. All parts replaced and AC is returned to funtionality. |
| Nov | 2011 | 67700 | 990 | blown passanger side front strut |
| May | 2013 | 75000 | 280 | Replaced rear shocks. I drive almost exclusively on poorly maintained surface streets. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 45880 | 15 | Driver headlight low beam had to be replaced. Replaced by owner. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 41000 | 400 | Brakes. Rear...and front disc ground...a little. |
| Mar | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | Slight but irritating noise from dash near window whenever slight bump or road wear. Turned out to be a bolt holding firewall to dash. |
| Mar | 2011 | 48000 | 101 | noticed oil on ground. drove in and it was trans seal and repaired with new seal, trans kit and new oil. |
| May | 2011 | 48700 | 100 | earlier repair to trans seal and such still did not fix leaking trans fluids. Now found corroded trans cooling line. replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 64000 | 400 | low beam headlight(s) replaced. also has all wipers replaced. also engine mount passenger side replaired...broken and engine vibration. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | Headlights wouldn't turn off; told it was a defect with the fuse box. |
| Dec | 2008 | 44000 | 50 | Low-beam headlight went out, so I replaced both left and right low-beam headlight bulbs. |
| Jan | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Auto transmission would shift very harshly into second gear, especially when cold. |
| Nov | 2009 | 54000 | 325 | Rear brakes needed new pads & rotors (before front!) |
| Apr | 2011 | 64000 | 700 | Replaced leak detection pump and charcoal canister |
| Jul | 2011 | 65000 | 1900 | AC went out. Seal on compressor had gone bad and leaked all out all of the refrigerant. New seal and system recharge fixed problem. Fix required significant labor to remove, fix, & re-install compressor. Leaking front struts replaced Front brake calipers needed to be rebuilt. Front pads and rotors also replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 67000 | 417 | Replace front brake pads & rotors Replaced both (!) front headlight bulbs |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Mar | 2010 | 254 | Rear driver side tower mount for the shock absorber had to be replaced as it fractured while driving over a large pot hole. | |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | Rear fender wheel well had to be repainted under warranty (driver and passenger) due to premature rusting. Rear passenger door also was repainted for same reason. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 81000 | 750 | Engine running very rough when accelerating or turning right, had to replace 2 engine mounts and a transmission mount. |
| Apr | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 145000 | 400 | engine light On, used EDO device, changed OX sensor, but still did not fix problem. when filling gas tank full, it is hard to start and wants to shut off when it does start. after a couple minutes of running, there is No more problems with it, until the next time I fill up the tank |
| Sep | 2012 | 150000 | 450 | replace rotors and brake pads replace front and rear shocks |
| Jan | 2013 | 157000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 67580 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 68200 | 500 | replaced power steering lines as they were corroded and leaking. no after market parts yet available so very expensive repair. |
| May | 2010 | 75020 | 0 | power steering leaking ...copper gaskets replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Leaky oil pan gasket |
| Aug | 2009 | 47000 | 600 | Brake light came on and stayed on. Faulty sensor in brake fluid reservoir; replaced. Horn did not sound. |
| Jun | 2011 | 72000 | 1300 | Fuel injector controller and related items replaced. Horn stopped working, was replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 112000 | 600 | Replaced front right hub |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 76260 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 77680 | 500 | passenger side engine mount. oil pan gasket. alignment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Estonia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 750 | Had to replace both front bearings. | |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 14880 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 34720 | 600 | Brake pads and front rotors replaced. Discovered as part of routine maintenance. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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