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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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2005 Mazda Mazda3 repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (38%)

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Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 65000 mi US $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.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 65000 mi US $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.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 87000 mi US $350	Thermostat stuck in open position - had to replace

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2013
Nov 2008 44000 mi	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 mi	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 mi	More water found inside car after rain - found TSB regarding cowl change. Dealer ordered parts. 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 mi	Clockspring replaced in steering wheel- made clicking noise.
Apr 2009 48000 mi	airbag light came on- problem with main computer. Computer replaced.
May 2009 49000 mi	Parking brake cable on left side seized. Towed to prevent damage to rotor and wheel.
Feb 2010 57500 mi US $200	engine mount rubber torn. mount replaced
Nov 2010 64000 mi US $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 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.
Sep 2011 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.
Nov 2011 77000 mi US $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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 26050 mi	Door handle was loose. Bolt was missing. Fixed while doing routine maintenance. 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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2013
Nov 2009 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.
Mar 2013 60000 mi	AC compressor failure.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2010
Nov 2007 24000 mi	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

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011 36000 mi US $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 mi US $200	The turn signal switch had to be replaced; it was no longer self-canceling after a turn.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2005 - Oct 2013
Oct 2006 26000 mi US $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 mi US $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.
Oct 2013 114000 mi	Passenger side wheel bearing started to fail.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2016
Apr 2016 139500 mi US $75	Thermostat stuck open and was not allowing engine to reach operating temperature. OBD code P0126 and P0128

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Nov 2005 - Oct 2016
Mar 2015 255000 mi US $90	Wheel bearing
Sep 2015 265000 mi US $35	Water pump

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2014
May 2012 57900 mi US $150	A/C compressor burnt out and needed to be completely replaced. The part is VERY pricey. Radiator thermostat went bad, simple repair.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 59000 mi US $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 Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 71000 mi US $350	My lights and other electrical accessories were turning off and the battery light was on. The alternator was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013 120700 mi US $100	Check engine light on - code was Failed Engine Knock Sensor. Replaced knock sensor. Also replaced intake manifold, EGR and throttle body o-rings as these parts had to be removed to gain access to knock sensor.
Sep 2013 119000 mi US $140	Water leaking into trunk. Replaced left and right side tail light housing gaskets. Replace left and right exterior vent assembly gaskets. A/C pressure switch was replaced.
Oct 2013 120000 mi US $70	Right side engine mount and transmission mount broken. Replaced both and rear engine mount as well. Front stablizer bar end links were bad. Replaced left and right side links.
Nov 2014 134300 mi US $180	Master cylinder replaced.
Jul 2016 162000 mi US $190	Rear sway bar end links would cause clunking noise over bumps. Rear motor/transmission mount failed.
Jun 2018 184000 mi US $120	Rear brake pads were worn down.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
May 2015 79760 mi	Amber check engine light came on. Called dealer and was told this is a semi-common issue with Mazda3's with my age and mileage. Issue is caused by degradation of gas cap seal and light will usually turn off as fuel is used.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2008
Jan 2007 26300 mi	Check Engine light. Code for large evap leak. Replaced purge control solenoid.
Mar 2007 28085 mi	Check Engine light. Code for large evap leak. Replaced O2 sensor.
Apr 2007 28288 mi	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 37261 mi	Check Engine light. Code P0441 "Evaporative emissions system canister purge valve malfunction". Replaced canister purge valve under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 83000 mi US $550	Power steering module failed. Replaced with remanufactured unit, Mazda unit would have been $1,000. Mazda dealer had to align unit within board computer.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
Jun 2014 124000 mi US $800	At least 2 factory rims leaked air and 1 caused catastrophic tire damage. Replaced all 4 rims at the tire shop, and tires with bigger sidewall than dealership provided. Ride has improved greatly. This is where I found alignment issue.
May 2015 129700 mi US $600	Frequent air leaks in 2 factory rims, 1 caused catastrophic tire deterioration. New rims needed immediately. Also reduced rim size to 16" from 17" to improve ride quality. 4 new rims and four new tires, new rims holding air perfectly.
Oct 2015 134000 mi	Rear shock separated from body after hitting a bump. Not safe to drive. Car is now at end of useful life for me because of other needs: trans leak & burning smell, AC and heat failure, oily residue on a few wheels. Trading in.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - Feb 2017
May 2013 69940 mi C $440	right front wheel bearing replaced
Jun 2013 70060 mi C $80	Driver door opened too far and bumped into front fender, requiring repair of door checker.
Dec 2013 75020 mi	Signal light switch fails to cancel after a turn, must manually switch off after right turns.
Jan 2014	Corrosion in the rear wheel wells - leading edge just behind rear passenger doors. Very noticeable now. Only minor bubbling started a few months ago. I think the paint is quite thin.
Apr 2014 77500 mi C $70	Repaired some rust with POR-15 (paint on rust material)
May 2015 89900 mi C $230	Parking brake cable partially seized causing rubbing of rear brake pad on one rotor. Replaced parking brake cable.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2006 - Dec 2014
Oct 2006 25000 mi	Replaced faulty driver's side window switch.
Nov 2010 66000 mi US $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 68000 mi US $370	Passenger side engine mount failed. Replaced.
Oct 2011 81000 mi US $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 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.)
Aug 2012 98000 mi US $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.
Dec 2012 105000 mi US $300	Replaced thermostat and updated ECU programming with newer version to address part of the issue.

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States May 2005 - Jun 2022
Feb 2005 2970 mi US $38	Headlights out of adjustment; had to align the passenger side headlamp
Oct 2005 9485 mi	Rattle in glove box cover. Dealer had to order a new glove box. Replacement glove box came in and installed Diagnose clunk heard in front end when first moving after shifting from Park to Reverse.
Jan 2006 12043 mi US $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 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.
Jun 2006 16008 mi US $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 18091 mi US $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 32373 mi US $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 32928 mi	Replaced torque axis engine mount due to burst rubber bladder that caused damping fluid to leak out. Covered by TSB.
Oct 2008 34220 mi US $40	Driver's side window regulator replaced to to clicking noise when rolling up window. New trunk struts installed due to charge leaking. Trunk lid difficult to open; diagnosed leaking trunk struts, dealer ordered new ones.
Jun 2009 40445 mi US $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 43118 mi US $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 47338 mi US $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. 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 mi US $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 mi	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 mi US $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 mi	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 58300 mi US $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.
Dec 2013 65000 mi US $180	Right rear caliper replaced. During a brake fluid bleed (fluid was old and dirty) the bleed valve stuck open and could not be closed, requiring a new caliper.
May 2014 66000 mi US $1600	Replaced shocks/struts, new front/rear sway bar end links and rear shock mounts due to creaks in suspension.
Mar 2017 81060 mi US $220	Leaking transmission pan gasket. Gasket removed and replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2006 - Jun 2010
Mar 2008 24800 mi	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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nebraska, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 39000 mi	Clunk when raising driver-side window. Fixed by retighting factory bolt.
Aug 2008 47000 mi	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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 24000 mi	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.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 35960 mi	Car reving high at idle. Problem was a solenoid valve on intake. it was replace and software updated.
Jul 2009 49600 mi	car revving high at idle. problem was a manifold valve. It was replaced. Software updated.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jan 2007 - Jul 2011
Apr 2008 79000 mi US $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 mi US $50	The transmission fluid inlet from the radiator had coroded and a rust hole formed.
Dec 2010 142000 mi US $1500	Leaking Strut. Replaced Struts and Shocks.
Feb 2011 143100 mi US $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 mi US $150	The front Strut mounting bolt was sheered off during normal driving. Decided to replace both front bolts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2012 - Apr 2017
Jun 2013 133300 mi C $800	tie rods and control arms
Aug 2013 134200 mi C $200	rough running, replaced coil pack
Feb 2014 137640 mi C $250	Strut replaced Caliper replaced
Jul 2014 138980 mi C $800	When wet, gear selector not going into P-Park. Had to start car in N-Neutral. Replaced rusted wire from gear selection indicator to electrical system control.
Feb 2015 140740 mi C $250	Loud clunking noise RR, after pothole
Sep 2015 144460 mi C $550	struts
Dec 2015 145080 mi C $700	RR caliper seized
Jun 2016 146320 mi C $550	leaking transmission fluid
Sep 2016 146940 mi C $110	exhaust system: rusted parts caused rattling. repaired. but this was not the real problem: air conditioning compressor starting to fail: causing belt noise
Nov 2016 149040 mi C $700	replaced compressor

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2014
Jan 2012 53600 mi US $115	Replaced the battery
Aug 2012 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.
May 2014 55000 mi US $391	recharged air conditioner

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2011

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2015
Dec 2010 62000 mi C $2500	Engine mount was replaced. Left lower ball joint replaced. Rear and front rotors were replaced due to rust. Replaced two front wheel bearings (whole hub)

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Jan 2007	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.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2007 - Sep 2013
Jul 2007 19000 mi	CD player needed replacement
Jun 2009 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.
Jun 2011 33000 mi US $125	AC recharged.

Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 46900 mi	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 Washington, United States - Aug 2006
Aug 2006 19000 mi	Fuel pump replaced under warranty

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2014
Dec 2009 36951 mi C $148	Shift cable-lever lock
Jul 2012 58980 mi C $970	Replace rear axle trailing arm bushing Replace brake cables, parking
Sep 2013 71300 mi C $186	Replace right upper engine mount.
Sep 2014 82460 mi C $540	Control arm

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 114000 mi US $160	Replaced End Links
Apr 2015 125000 mi	Under Engine Plastic panel came loose. Remaining few fasteners holding it in place completely rusted and unable to remove. Had to destroy the panel in order to remove it. What a PITA.
Jun 2015 125000 mi	Trans not shifting correctly.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 67000 mi US $356	Rear shocks warn as evidenced by tire condition, needed replacement

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2005 - Jun 2008
Feb 2007 44640 mi	Glovebox Rattles
Mar 2007 44640 mi	Repaired glovebox rattle

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2020
Jun 2015 172000 mi US $341	Stabilizer bar links were worn out (front and rear, apparently) and causing the car to sound like there was a tire error or metal clanking rolling around. The car felt like it was bottoming out often too. Both front and rear links replaced.
Sep 2015 174000 mi	Fuel pump seal was leaking. Fuel system needed to be dropped to access and fix the seal. The driver and passenger side rear trailing arm bushings are both worn out, causing a rough ride. No service was done due to cost.
Dec 2015 178000 mi	A large emissions leak was diagnosed by the OBDII.
Mar 2016 179000 mi US $55	Driver side rear trailing arm bushing and trailing arm link bushing were both shot. Replaced both driver and passenger side rear trailing arm bushings and the driver side rear trailing arm link. Passenger side rear shock was leaking. Replaced both driver and passenger side rear shocks.
Jul 2016 180300 mi US $520	Faulty seal on fuel tank caused fuel to leak and evap code due to loss of pressure. New seal was installed. The coolant thermostat was stuck open, resulting in low operating temperatures (code P0128). Coolant thermostat was replaced.
Feb 2017 183000 mi US $88	Engine mount #3

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2017
Jul 2014 67000 mi US $65	rear shocks rattling, replaced both

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - Aug 2014
May 2014 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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2011
Jun 2008 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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015 135000 mi US $2000	Piston slap turned into blown motor Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch.
Mar 2016 139000 mi	Nothing was done. Possible bad ECM

Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2012
Apr 2009 31000 mi	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 31300 mi	Brake light switch, both front wheel bearings, wheel speed sensor.
Aug 2011 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.
Oct 2011 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

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - May 2015
Mar 2015 151000 mi US $450	From passenger lower A-arm bushings. Replace A-arm
May 2015 153000 mi US $100	Passanger top strut mount was replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States - Oct 2009
Sep 2009 73000 mi US $400	Front wheel hub assemblies (both sides)
Oct 2009 75000 mi US $75	Front ABS Sensor

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States - Mar 2013
Dec 2012 48000 mi US $1200	the right front strut was broken
Mar 2013 51000 mi US $255	One of the 3 motor mounts was cracked and needed to be repalced

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Dec 2008 - Jul 2009
Feb 2009 35340 mi C $800	EVAP pump and purge solenoid valve defective on emissions system. CEL was on
Jul 2009 40920 mi C $800	EVAP pump and solenoid valve for EMS

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2006 - Nov 2009
Sep 2006 22500 mi	Doors would not close because the car would think that the key is still inside
May 2009 65000 mi US $80	headlight bulb replaced
Sep 2009 70000 mi US $220	headlight bulb replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
Oct 2015 150000 mi US $30	Rear Brake Caliper frozen
Jan 2016 US $80	Car was pulling to one side. Tire wear on the outside of the front right tire. Tie rods bushings were very loose.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Oct 2014
Feb 2009 41540 mi	Rust forming around rear wheels. Mazda repairs this under the rust-proof warranty.
Mar 2009 44020 mi	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 mi C $500	Changed rear shocks. Driver side shock was broken, so both were changed
Jan 2011 86240 mi C $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.
Sep 2012 94240 mi C $600	replaced rear struts, they were completely worn.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 132000 mi US $200	Replaced blower motor

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Mar 2006 - Sep 2020
Oct 2006 11000 mi	Rear bumper, replaced on an earlier trip for damage at the dealer prior to delivery, was either damaged by the dealer during install or was defective from the factory. The damaged/defective bumper was replaced a second time on this trip.
Feb 2007 16000 mi	Discovered that both RH door skins had been replaced prior to delivery. They are misaligned, causing window seals to not touch glass. Needs new skins to repair. Must be dealt with at purchasing dealer. Another dealer diagnosed & documented it. RH door seals do not tough glass, aero flares on rear bumper misaligned from poor installation last trip. New seals and aero flares ordered. RH door seals do not tough glass, aero flares on rear bumper misaligned from poor installation last trip. New seals and aero flares installed. later in the month. Neither problem fixed. 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 mi	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 mi	Corrosion on 3 doors, Mazda USA replaced the LR door under the 5 yr. perforation warranty.
Aug 2013 129500 mi	Under bumper splash shield came loose. Removed it and did not replace. Unknown cause, but if it's like an earlier one the fasteners rusted out. Under bumper splash shield came loose. Removed it and did not replace.
Mar 2014 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.
Apr 2015 157500 mi US $223	4 new struts
May 2016 172600 mi US $135	Replaced lower control arms due to worn bushings leading to shake in the steering wheel. Also replaced gas cap that was coming apart.
Nov 2016 181700 mi US $70	Car was hard to start after refueling. Replaced purge valve.
Dec 2017 196000 mi US $75	Replaced noisy HVAC blower. Very difficult to access. New exhaust hanger
Feb 2018 198000 mi US $88	Replaced all pads and rear rotors (rotors were $50, I did not include the $60 in pads in the total) Replaced one head light and one fog light
May 2018 201000 mi US $250	Replaced driver's side CV joint / axle
Jul 2018 202000 mi US $177	Replaced alternator Replace thermostat
Mar 2019 207633 mi US $97	Diagnosis only of bad motor & trans mounts.
Sep 2019 212725 mi US $46	Replaced coolant reservoir due to cracked glue joint

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2011
Dec 2010 38000 mi	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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011 39680 mi C $500	Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
Aug 2011 73000 mi US $400	AC controls inop with fan speed at max.
Dec 2011 77000 mi US $800	crack in dashboard
Jan 2013 90000 mi US $350	Drivers window inop. Window motor found to be faulty.
May 2013 94100 mi US $500	Brake booster leaking internally. Brake pedal goes to floor.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2010
Mar 2010 65000 mi US $330	gas purge valve failed or was not signalling CPU correctly

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2013
May 2013 106000 mi US $200	Oxygen senser

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Apr 2011 77000 mi US $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 mi US $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 mi US $200	One of the motor mounts had lost its damping liquid and had to be replaced
Jan 2013 94300 mi US $150	A fuel vapor purge valve apparently deteriorated and triggered the check engine light.
Jun 2013 97000 mi US $320	A cv boot developed a leak. The cv joint and boot were replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2015
Jan 2014 123000 mi US $29	New thermostat needed

Mazda Mazda3 in Vermont, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2014
Oct 2008 38400 mi US $10	Headlight bulb.
Apr 2012 62000 mi US $450	Bad front engine mount front axle shaft lube
Aug 2012 62300 mi US $200	bad rear engine mount
Nov 2013 73400 mi US $400	Engine mount

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Feb 2017
Feb 2012 86800 mi C $15	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. R/H wiper post housing. Cracked plastic housing, held together with adustable collars. Does the job intended.
Mar 2012 89900 mi C $50	Airbag Caution Light: it ended up being a coin slipping through center console cup holder (a crack). The coin lodged against a wire which caused that light. Can't honestly answer to 'How badly the part fail', since it's a safety issue.
Jun 2012 91140 mi C $500	Muffler changed from end of catalitic convertor to the tip. L/H front lower suspension arm due to loose bushings. Muffler changed from end of catalitic convertor to the tip.
Oct 2012 94240 mi C $500	3rd gear not holding in.
Nov 2012 99200 mi C $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. 3rd gear not holding. Replaced by second hand transmission. works good no problems.
Jan 2013 102300 mi C $150	Oil filter cap changed. Cause: leaking, cracked Leaking from seal
Aug 2013 102300 mi C $455	Both front Macpherson struts + front shocks tower heads.
Nov 2013 107260 mi C $280	Left front lower arm, second time in two years. Don't remember if first time was reported.
Nov 2014 116740 mi C $50	Rear R/H shock head broken. Changed
Nov 2015 124080 mi C $100	Broken wire caused brake lights not to work
Jun 2016 127100 mi	2 sensors: maf and O2
Aug 2016 130200 mi C $500	left front caliper seized, line ruptured.
Feb 2017 135160 mi	Frame unsafe. Not holding rear suspension anymore. Sold for parts.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 33480 mi C $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 35340 mi	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. 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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2005 - Jun 2018
Sep 2007 27000 mi	Leaky oil pan gasket
Aug 2009 47000 mi US $600	Brake light came on and stayed on. Faulty sensor in brake fluid reservoir; replaced. Horn did not sound.
Jun 2011 72000 mi US $1300	Fuel injector controller and related items replaced. Horn stopped working, was replaced.
Jun 2014 93000 mi US $2000	Broken motor mount
Oct 2016 112000 mi US $1200	Front struts and rear shocks replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
Jun 2012 145000 mi US $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 mi US $450	replace front and rear shocks

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 84000 mi US $540	Sway bars seemed to give out on extremely bumpy Boston Roads.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2016
Mar 2009 42000 mi	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 mi US $101	noticed oil on ground. drove in and it was trans seal and repaired with new seal, trans kit and new oil.
May 2011 49400 mi US $100	trans leak still there afer replacing seal and fluids. turned out to be corroded trans cooling line. seems very common on this 3 series. earlier repair to trans seal and such still did not fix leaking trans fluids. Now found corroded trans cooling line. replaced.
Feb 2013 64000 mi US $400	low beam headlight(s) replaced. also has all wipers replaced. also engine mount passenger side replaired...broken and engine vibration.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018 133000 mi US $100	Alternator died. Replaced with aftermarket unit.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
Dec 2008 45880 mi C $15	Driver headlight low beam had to be replaced. Replaced by owner.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 68200 mi C $500	replaced power steering lines as they were corroded and leaking. no after market parts yet available so very expensive repair.
May 2010 75020 mi	power steering leaking ...copper gaskets replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in New Zealand Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012 31200 mi $130	Broken right hand engine mount
Feb 2013 32740 mi $300	Clunk in right front strut
Dec 2013 35340 mi $120	Replace left hand axle because of faulty cv joint
Jul 2014 38540 mi $150	Rubber on weather strips along all door windows hardened and cracked
Feb 2015 41620 mi $1000	UV coating had peeled off both front headlights (HID) causing them to go very cloudy. Had tried several times to repair by sanding and using aftermarket coatings (opticoat etc) but all failed within 3 months.
Nov 2015 45340 mi $75	Switch in tiptronic mode failed. Could manually shift up gears but not down. Replaced entire shifter with a second hand unit.
Jan 2017 47260 mi $70	Transmission mount
May 2018 70680 mi $60	Replace drivers power window master switch as it stopped operating front passenger side window.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 114000 mi US $600	Replaced front right hub Replaced front right hub

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
May 2012 77380 mi C $500	passenger side engine mount. oil pan gasket. alignment.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2017
May 2007 24400 mi	Replaced right front tire pressure monitor, it was intermittently shorting out. Repair is under warranty.
Dec 2016 65000 mi US $230	Right blinker will not turn off automatically after turning, must be turned off manually.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2013
Dec 2011 81000 mi US $750	Engine running very rough when accelerating or turning right, had to replace 2 engine mounts and a transmission mount.
Aug 2013 102900 mi US $1000	Replaced AC compressor

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015 104000 mi	Connecting rod went through engine block, too expensive to repair.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015 130000 mi US $300	Speed sensor went bad
Jan 2016 143500 mi US $200	Thermostat needed to change replaced. Was overheating
May 2016 147700 mi US $400	Rear struts was leaking
Aug 2021 190000 mi US $330	Coolant Sensor needed to be replaced. This is my second time I have had to replace the coolant sensor since 2005.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Feb 2006 - Jul 2016
Sep 2007 30000 mi	Headlights wouldn't turn off; told it was a defect with the fuse box.
Dec 2008 44000 mi US $50	Low-beam headlight went out, so I replaced both left and right low-beam headlight bulbs.
Jan 2009 44000 mi	Auto transmission would shift very harshly into second gear, especially when cold.
Apr 2011 64000 mi US $700	Replaced leak detection pump and charcoal canister
Jul 2011 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. Leaking front struts replaced Front brake calipers needed to be rebuilt. Front pads and rotors also replaced.
Mar 2012 67000 mi US $417	Replaced both (!) front headlight bulbs
Sep 2013 75000 mi US $500	Replaced leaking rear shocks
Nov 2014 83000 mi US $475	Replaced thermostat unit
Mar 2015 86000 mi US $100	Headlight socket went bad, unit needed to be replaced.
Nov 2015 89000 mi US $400	Very harsh shifts; would not shift into 4th gear (top gear)

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2018
Dec 2008 44000 mi US $62	Replace thermostat-open early.
Jul 2009 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.
Jun 2010 57000 mi US $385	Thermostat sensor replaced Number 3 motor mount replaced
Apr 2011 64000 mi US $505	Replace thermostat A/C magnet B+ wire frayed, soldered and repaired.
Aug 2011 67200 mi US $1700	Total failure of AC clutch, compressor, accumulator. All parts replaced and AC is returned to funtionality.
Nov 2011 67600 mi US $990	blown passanger side front strut
May 2013 75000 mi US $280	Replaced rear shocks. I drive almost exclusively on poorly maintained surface streets.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Estonia - Feb 2009
Feb 2009 42780 mi €750	Had to replace both front bearings.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Finland Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 118420 mi €60	Faulty thermostat, stuck open. OEM Xenon ballast faulty on passenger side (Didn't always turn on)

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