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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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Chart based on 329 repairs.
2005 Mazda Mazda3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 64 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
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 46000 mi | Ratchetey noise coming from steering column- sounds like clockspring. Dealer could not or did not want to hear it. Noise is obvious to me. |
| 46000 mi | Clockspring replaced in steering wheel- made clicking noise. |
| 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. |
| 255000 mi US $90 |
Wheel bearing |
| 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. |
| 114000 mi | Passenger side wheel bearing started to fail. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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: |
| 69940 mi C $440 |
right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 120800 mi US $70 |
Front stablizer bar end links were bad. Replaced left and right side links. |
| 162000 mi US $190 |
Rear sway bar end links would cause clunking noise over bumps. |
| 9485 mi | Diagnose clunk heard in front end when first moving after shifting from Park to Reverse. |
| 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. |
| 66000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced shocks/struts, new front/rear sway bar end links and rear shock mounts due to creaks in suspension. |
| 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. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 133300 mi C $800 |
tie rods and control arms |
| 137640 mi C $250 |
Strut replaced |
| 140740 mi C $250 |
Loud clunking noise RR, after pothole |
| 144460 mi C $550 |
struts |
| 142000 mi US $1500 |
Leaking Strut. Replaced Struts and Shocks. |
| 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. |
| 146000 mi US $150 |
The front Strut mounting bolt was sheered off during normal driving. Decided to replace both front bolts. |
| 62000 mi C $2500 |
Left lower ball joint replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $160 |
Replaced End Links |
| 58980 mi C $970 |
Replace rear axle trailing arm bushing |
| 82460 mi C $540 |
Control arm |
| 67000 mi US $356 |
Rear shocks warn as evidenced by tire condition, needed replacement |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 174000 mi | The driver and passenger side rear trailing arm bushings are both worn out, causing a rough ride. No service was done due to cost. |
| 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. |
| 151000 mi US $450 |
From passenger lower A-arm bushings. Replace A-arm |
| 153000 mi US $100 |
Passanger top strut mount was replaced |
| 67000 mi US $65 |
rear shocks rattling, replaced both |
| 31000 mi | Had tires rotated, mechanic noticed odd noise from front end. Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| 61380 mi C $500 |
Changed rear shocks. Driver side shock was broken, so both were changed |
| 94240 mi C $600 |
replaced rear struts, they were completely worn. |
| 48000 mi US $1200 |
the right front strut was broken |
| 157500 mi US $223 |
4 new struts |
| 172600 mi US $135 |
Replaced lower control arms due to worn bushings leading to shake in the steering wheel. |
| 91140 mi C $500 |
L/H front lower suspension arm due to loose bushings. |
| 95540 mi C $1200 |
rear shock, right-hand. Shock head broke on chassis. Replaced both left and right-hand sides along with shocks. |
| 102300 mi C $455 |
Both front Macpherson struts + front shocks tower heads. |
| 107260 mi C $280 |
Left front lower arm, second time in two years. Don't remember if first time was reported. |
| 116740 mi C $50 |
Rear R/H shock head broken. Changed |
| 39680 mi C $500 |
Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 152500 mi US $80 |
Car was pulling to one side. Tire wear on the outside of the front right tire. Tie rods bushings were very loose. |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Front wheel hub assemblies (both sides) |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 147700 mi US $400 |
Rear struts was leaking |
| 114000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front right hub |
| 68200 mi C $500 |
replaced power steering lines as they were corroded and leaking. no after market parts yet available so very expensive repair. |
| 75020 mi | power steering leaking ...copper gaskets replaced |
| 67600 mi US $990 |
blown passanger side front strut |
| 75000 mi US $280 |
Replaced rear shocks. I drive almost exclusively on poorly maintained surface streets. |
| 65000 mi US $1900 |
Leaking front struts replaced |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Replaced leaking rear shocks |
| 84000 mi US $540 |
Sway bars seemed to give out on extremely bumpy Boston Roads. |
| 150000 mi US $450 |
replace front and rear shocks |
| 32740 mi $300 |
Clunk in right front strut |
| 112000 mi US $1200 |
Front struts and rear shocks replaced |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 42780 mi €750 |
Had to replace both front bearings. |
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