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2006 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 373 repairs.
2006 Mazda Mazda3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 26 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 shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Clips supporting the plastic undercarriage were stripped/rusted closed. Needed to order new clips and bolts in order to fix. Oil change had to wait until this repair was complete. |
| 49000 mi US $222 |
power window issue |
| 31582 mi US $199 |
PCM update-reflashing under warranty,oil pan gasket leak under warranty, dashboard crack, replaced under warranty,glove box lid r&r under warranty, oil change (syn. oil),cabin filters changed, wipers replaced. dealer cracked my windshield. |
| 71395 mi US $295 |
right front engine mount replaced. Inspected the rest and full circle inspection |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi US $30 |
Mysterious clicking noise turned out to be a missing lugnut on the passenger-side front wheel. No replacement wheel bearing necessary! |
| 85000 mi US $30 |
Windshield washer pump failed. Ordered replacement from Autozone (TAAP part#5-190). Pressure worse than OEM but still works acceptably well. |
| 38000 mi | Washer nozzle was clogged and the car needed to have the state inspection updated. |
| 25420 mi | Unable to find source of noise, even though they agree there is noise coming from rear end. They suspect something as part of bumper, but this would require me to leave the vehicle with them. |
| 7000 mi | Key had difficulty going into ignition. |
| 17360 mi | Fuel cap hanger broke during cold weather while refueling. Replaced under warranty. Leather on shift boot badly discoloured - extremely accelerated wear. Awaiting part - will be replaced under warranty. Shift knob extremely loose - could not be tightened. Repaired. Centre console rubber bumper missing at delivery. Replaced under warranty. |
| 19220 mi | Installed new shift boot. |
| 18000 mi | purge valve |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Faulty ignition key cylinder |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $85 |
door handle broken |
| 49000 mi US $516 |
Driver side power window would not roll down |
| 80000 mi US $150 |
Bad fuel cap triggered check engine light. Cap would not tighten down properly. |
| 9920 mi | inverted seatbelt |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9453 mi | Defective TPMS sensor - left front wheel |
| 14000 mi | Front passenger window re-aligned. |
| 156000 mi US $350 |
Replaced the front bumper cover due to road debris damage and previous, shoddy repair. Also replaced the engine splash shield and fender liners. Splash shield was missing and the fender liners were cracked at the mounting holes & were coming off. |
| 40380 mi C $400 |
Turn signal stalk won't return to original position after turning right (or left, don't remember). Dealer replaced turn signal stalk, problem fixed. |
| 9920 mi | DOOR SECURITY PROBLEM - replaced door lock cylinders, and installed shock alarm sensor |
| 16120 mi | Rear driver side seatbelt replaced, sticking latch mechanism. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 46000 mi | Loose nuts on plastic shield below oil pan |
| 50000 mi US $125 |
I had the driver side seatbelt replaced due to belt not re-tracting at normal rate. |
| 20000 mi | window assembly came loose. the nuts just needed to be tightened. covered under warranty. |
| 125000 mi US $7 |
Driver window would go down partially and made a crunching sound. Ordered a gear for the motor assembly ($7) and replaced myself. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 29000 mi | air bag actuators broke light came on and wouldnt shut off |
| 73000 mi US $40 |
wiper arm stripped at joint -- aluminum inside wiper arm, steel at joint-- steel wins every time |
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