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2006 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (9%)
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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 372 repairs.
2006 Mazda Mazda3 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (37%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39060 mi C $500 |
Parking brake cable and calipers |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 67580 mi C $600 |
Rear brake line was seized on one side and replaced. Also replaced all four rotors with new parts. |
| 124000 mi US $700 |
Caliper was dragging, tires were not balanced. Replaced caliper and also had to replace both front rotors. Balanced tires |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22940 mi | Previous brake problem re-occured. Brakes were bled and master cylinder replaced |
| 186474 mi US $1173 |
The brake pedal would creep to the floor when depressed. I had replaced the master cylinder and, after repeated flushing, could not achieve a firm pedal. The shop diagnosed the issue as a faulty ABS Control Module. Replaced brake fuild and flush of the braking system after replacement of the ABS Control Module. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 82000 mi US $100 |
Pass. side e-brake was sticking, so relaced pads/rotors and lubed the cable. |
| 140000 mi US $900 |
Needed brake shoes and rotors. Rotors were put on backwards, leading to squealing that only went away after another independent shop diagnosed the problem. |
| 148000 mi US $1000 |
Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced again. Shop did not install brakes, rotors and pads correctly. Refund will be sought for incorrect work completed first time. |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Brake master cylinder failure. |
| 111600 mi C $300 |
Parking break cable broken. Replaced |
| 132100 mi US $400 |
Master cylinder replacement |
| 83080 mi C $800 |
Parking brake seized, replaced cables |
| 53940 mi C $340 |
Hand brake seized, need to replace entire cable assembly. Original cable suffered from corrosion damage. |
| 30000 mi | From a stop and releasing the brake pedal to accelerate, the brake pedal makes a rattling sound. |
| 129000 mi US $80 |
Replaced brake master cylinder and fluid for bleeding. |
| 129000 mi US $417 |
Stupid e-brake cables got stuck due to rust... new cables were $100 (still too much), but the total with labor amounted to $427, what a rip-off!!!!!! |
| 139200 mi US $546 |
Master cylinder failure. Replaced with aftermarket rebuild. |
| 143000 mi US $1000 |
I've continued losing brake fluid and have severe air contamination in the system. The brakes work (poorly) but fluid must be added weekly. Three shops have been unable to repair after about $1000 in diagnostics costs. Complaint filed with NHTSA. |
| 145000 mi US $14 |
When the master cylinder was replaced, the fluid reservoir was not. Reservoir had a small crack at the bottom. Leaking fluid appeared to be from clumsy pouring, but was a large enough leak to cause my issues. Ended up fixing the problem myself for $14. |
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