

Engine (7%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (31%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (3%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (65%)
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Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 202232240 miC $717 | The shifter button was getting stuck. When stuck, the car cannot turn off properly because the car won't turn off in gear. This happened and drained the battery. Both the battery and shifter required replacement (the battery may have need to be replaced from general wear and tear within the next couple years anyway, but this killed it slightly premature). It's not a true transmission problem, it might be considered trim. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2016 - May 2021 | |||
Sep 20179300 mi | Passenger fog light not working, might be from taking ownership. Wasn't plugged properly, took 10 min to diagnose and repair. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 20182637 mi | Service technician at dealership failed to tighten oil filter after routine oil change. Engine immediately lost all oil and seized. Total engine replacement required. Took nearly 1 month to locate a brand new engine. | ||
Oct 202120460 miC $365 | Broken rear coil spring discovered on inspection. Definite premature failure, but car is out of warranty. Replaced both. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
May 20175000 miUS $75 | Center Console arm rest squeaks. Applied felt in between leather surface to prevent squeak |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
Nov 201817000 mi | when turning front wheels front or left, or going over bumps rattle type of sound heard in front of car, issue was install bump stops in the two front shock absorbers.......for the most part this solved the problem once in awhile there is a rattle but not a constant rattle as was before this repair... | ||
Feb 201917000 mi | bump stops rattle in front suspension when driving, turning....item under warranty was bump stops another trip to dealer.....front suspension tie rod bushings...... 2nd repair suspension bushings...... suspension still makes rattle at times.....think i am screwed and have to live with what i feel manufacturer defect.....not sure if I would purchase mazda again.. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 20186000 mi | Battery installed at factory had a bad cell, and needed to be replaced. |
Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 202265000 miUS $500 | Front wheel bearings worn out and replaced |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201811594 mi | After only 6 months and 17,800km of use the catalytic converters of the car disintegrated and car could no longer run properly. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2020 - Oct 2023 | |||
Jun 202024000 mi | Squeaky noise when going over speed bumps or any bump at low speed. Replaced lower arm bushing and both bump stoppers. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 2018347 mi | Brake pads and wheel bearing issues. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
Oct 201715000 mi | TPMS light on. Would not reset. Performed TPMS master reset. | ||
Jun 201839000 mi | The right seatbelt was making noise. Replaced seatbelt retractor. |
Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 20177000 mi | Had a buzzing noise coming from a loose electrical connector. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Sep 20173000 mi | Blind spot warning system on passenger side of car stuck "on". |
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Feb 201814000 mi | Exterior trim panels between the driver side door and rear passenger door are melted at the top 4 inches. The dealer would not repair under warranty, and stated Mazda will not replace it since trim is not covered. They told me to contact Mazda corporate to see if they would sell the parts at cost. Dealer price would be $200 for just the two plastic panels and me installing them at home. This was probably caused by a reflection from a building window onto the plastic trim. passenger seat belt warning light would intermittently come on even when no one was in the seat. Only way to stop the warning was to click the seat belt. The seat sensor seems to be very sensitive to anything on the seat including just a pen or tissue box. No fix. | ||
Apr 201927000 mi | The windshield wiper auto module was replaced under warranty. My wipers did experience failure while driving in a rainstorm. | ||
Jul 202137000 miUS $65 | Replaced melted exterior door trim panels on my own dime. Bought OEM parts off eBay and installed myself. |
Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 202122000 miUS $200 | Backup camera failed |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Mazda Mazda3 in Nevada, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201974918 miUS $602 | Rear shocks were leaking, replaced shocks. | ||
Jan 202084009 miUS $170 | Drive side rear seat belt was not retracting properly. Retractor was replaced. | ||
Jan 2022101000 miUS $928 | Rear brake pads were at 3mm. Rear rotors, pads replaced. | ||
Apr 2022106111 mi | Rear shock leak (see 8/2019) - covered under shock manufacturer lifetime warranty. |
Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Mar 20188680 mi | Passenger heated seat was defective and upholstery seat clip was not holding properly to the seat frame. Front seat cushions was lifting on both driver and passenger side. Seat cushion and heat pad needed to be changed.. City braking light warning light on intermittently. Dealer cleaned the sensor located on the windshield. |