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2005 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 329 repairs.
2005 Mazda Mazda3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 38000 mi US $200 |
The turn signal switch had to be replaced; it was no longer self-canceling after a turn. |
| 57900 mi US $1040 |
A/C compressor burnt out and needed to be completely replaced. The part is VERY pricey. |
| 44000 mi | Navigation screen made clicking noise when opening- replaced after parts ordered- waited one week or so |
| 46000 mi | 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. |
| 48000 mi | airbag light came on- problem with main computer. Computer replaced. |
| 74000 mi | 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. Multiple dashboard lights no longer functional after replacing master climate control cluster. Dealer replaced bulbs and ordered new seat heater switches. Unknown at this time whether dealer or extended warranty will pay for repair. |
| 75000 mi US $278 |
Dealer replaced burned out seat heater switches and light bulbs ordered on previous visit. I suspect battery was not disconnected during prev repair and this caused burnouts. Extended warranty paid all except for $50, and dealer covered that. |
| 40000 mi US $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. |
| 60000 mi | AC compressor failure. |
| 26000 mi US $50 |
Window regulators would stick, recognized by Mazda. Regulators were oiled. (MK) |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75020 mi | Signal light switch fails to cancel after a turn, must manually switch off after right turns. |
| 71000 mi US $350 |
My lights and other electrical accessories were turning off and the battery light was on. The alternator was replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Replaced faulty driver's side window switch. |
| 92265 mi US $1600 |
Air conditioning compressor failed, taking out every other component along the way (condenser, evaporator, expansion valve, etc.). All components replaced, flushed, and recharged. Enter A/C system replaced (compressor, condensor, evaporator, etc.) |
| 134000 mi | AC and heat failure, oily residue on a few wheels. Trading in. |
| 119000 mi US $140 |
A/C pressure switch was replaced. |
| 14985 mi US $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. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 146940 mi C $110 |
but this was not the real problem: air conditioning compressor starting to fail: causing belt noise |
| 149040 mi C $700 |
replaced compressor |
| 50000 mi | 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. |
| 52000 mi US $115 |
Replaced the battery |
| 53000 mi US $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. |
| 55000 mi US $391 |
recharged air conditioner |
| 19000 mi | CD player needed replacement |
| 26000 mi | 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. |
| 33000 mi US $125 |
AC recharged. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 22500 mi | Doors would not close because the car would think that the key is still inside |
| 65000 mi US $80 |
headlight bulb replaced |
| 70000 mi US $220 |
headlight bulb replaced |
| 31000 mi | Brake light switch failed, causing non-working brake lights and illuminating check engine light. |
| 67000 mi US $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. |
| 69000 mi US $118 |
Broken wire in main wiring harness, causing non-working HID low-beam headlight. Isolated short, repaired. Broke wire in main wiring harness, causing non-working HID low-beam headlight. Isolated short, repaired |
| 79980 mi C $830 |
Car died while driving. Ended up being the Alternator and they also replaced the Battery. Alternator is apparently a dealer-only part as it's specialized. |
| 56000 mi US $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. |
| 38400 mi US $10 |
Headlight bulb. |
| 132000 mi US $200 |
Replaced blower motor |
| 142000 mi US $25 |
Passenger headlight out, replaced both as I wasn't happy with the light pattern with the cheap driver's bulb I installed several months ago. |
| 196000 mi US $75 |
Replaced noisy HVAC blower. Very difficult to access. |
| 198000 mi US $88 |
Replaced one head light and one fog light |
| 202000 mi US $177 |
Replaced alternator |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
AC controls inop with fan speed at max. |
| 90000 mi US $350 |
Drivers window inop. Window motor found to be faulty. |
| 86800 mi C $15 |
R/H wiper post housing. Cracked plastic housing, held together with adustable collars. Does the job intended. |
| 124080 mi C $100 |
Broken wire caused brake lights not to work |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102900 mi US $1000 |
Replaced AC compressor |
| 50000 mi US $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. |
| 64000 mi US $505 |
A/C magnet B+ wire frayed, soldered and repaired. |
| 67200 mi US $1700 |
Total failure of AC clutch, compressor, accumulator. All parts replaced and AC is returned to funtionality. |
| 70680 mi $60 |
Replace drivers power window master switch as it stopped operating front passenger side window. |
| 47000 mi US $600 |
Horn did not sound. |
| 72000 mi US $1300 |
Horn stopped working, was replaced. |
| 45880 mi C $15 |
Driver headlight low beam had to be replaced. Replaced by owner. |
| 30000 mi | Headlights wouldn't turn off; told it was a defect with the fuse box. |
| 44000 mi US $50 |
Low-beam headlight went out, so I replaced both left and right low-beam headlight bulbs. |
| 65000 mi US $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. |
| 67000 mi US $417 |
Replaced both (!) front headlight bulbs |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
Headlight socket went bad, unit needed to be replaced. |
| 24400 mi | Replaced right front tire pressure monitor, it was intermittently shorting out. Repair is under warranty. |
| 65000 mi US $230 |
Right blinker will not turn off automatically after turning, must be turned off manually. |
| 133000 mi US $100 |
Alternator died. Replaced with aftermarket unit. |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
low beam headlight(s) replaced. also has all wipers replaced. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 118420 mi €60 |
OEM Xenon ballast faulty on passenger side (Didn't always turn on) |
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