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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 127000 mi | Getting u0101 error code. Car loses power(drive)and the AT light flashes. |
| 83000 mi US $800 |
Car surged forward by itself in stop and go traffic. Had to control it with the brakes. Was able to replicate somewhat the next day with a mechanic in the car but they could not duplicate it on the rack. Major maintenance svc seems to have fixed it. |
| 138700 mi US $1200 |
replace control unit for shiftable automatic transmission |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 14700 mi | Difficult to put 5 spd in reverse |
| 500 mi | Transmission replaced when car just a few weeks old. |
| 82000 mi | Clutch pedal would sometimes fail to return to position after use. Clutch master & slave cylinders replaced. |
| 33480 mi | Transmission was "clipping" when shifting into third gear. Audible clunking noise outside car and rough feeling going into gear. Transmission removed and torn down - replaced gears and linkage. Abnormally heavy wear - manufacturing defect. Transmission was "clipping" when shifting into third gear. Audible clunking noise outside car and rough feeling going into gear. Transmission removed and torn down - replaced 3rd gear and synchro ring. Abnormal wear - manufacturing defect. Replaced under |
| 130820 mi | Bearing issue, opted not to replace. |
| 23500 mi | New clutch pressure plate, friction plate, throwout bearing, fork. All covered under warranty. |
| 57000 mi US $500 |
Replaced passenger side axle (CV joints clicking when in first gear - manual transmission - during turns, like in a parking lot). Pain in the rear. I think I damaged wheel bearing in the process. Very expensive parts with a core charge. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109120 mi C $1600 |
Clutch exploded, whole assembly replaced. No damage to transmission. |
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Low speed squeak/squeal, especially when making parking-lot turns. Front-passenger corner. Despite new mid axle shaft, problem never corrected. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Replaced TCM using Mazda OEM part. |
| 62000 mi C $5000 |
Automatic transmission failed |
| 129000 mi US $700 |
Automatic transmission control module failed. Replaced with new unit, car drives like new again. |
| 125200 mi US $350 |
Dealer discovered Transmission Pressure Sensor was faulty |
| 108900 mi US $900 |
Transmission would not shift and no display lit up in the cluster. Diagnosed with code U1101: Communication Fault. The TCU went out and I was told this is common on Mazda 3 vehicles with over 80K miles. |
| 156468 mi US $2271 |
Took car in for transmission service. Symptoms were codes for hot fluid and a shift sensor stuck open/closed. Vehicle could not be driven. Shop stated all internals looked fine. Unit was completely rebuilt and outfitted with new shift solenoids, new torque converter, and a shift kit. Relearn was performed on the TCM. |
| 186474 mi US $188 |
Replace the driver's side axle seal. |
| 115300 mi US $1100 |
Received error code U0101 - Lost Communication with TCM. TCM had to be replaced |
| 53100 mi US $1500 |
Axle shaft, passenger side, shattered while making a right turn at ~3mph. Recently had a passenger open the door and leap out while the car was in motion, traveling ~35mph, after earlier encountering a gaping chasm of a pothole. |
| 136000 mi US $100 |
CIL signed Pulse Generator failure. AT would signal problem and prohibit gearing higher than 3rd. Replaced sensor. |
| 116000 mi US $1300 |
Car would not shift correctly: clunking noises when shifting to D or R, transmission seemed stuck 3rd gear. "AT" and "check engine" lights were on. Dealer replaced transmission control module and fixed a minor, unrelated transmission leak. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 29140 mi | Clutch release bearing was making noise. Clutch pedal assembly was initially suspected but it was the bearing. Clutch itself was also replaced for whatever reason. |
| 162000 mi US $80 |
Boot ripped a few years back and the joint finally wore out. |
| 56000 mi US $45 |
Whining noise noticeable when slowing to a stop, noise stopped when clutch was disengaged, local mechanic informed that the manual transmission has a faulty bearing or similar problem- likely related to engine failure/replacement three months prior. |
| 74000 mi | Started popping out of 3rd gear intermittently (manual transmission). Diagnosed as worn synchro on 3rd gear, living with the problem until it gets bad enough to spend the $$$ to repair! |
| 77300 mi US $1050 |
Transmission replaced with a used one from a salvage vehicle. Less expensive than attempting to repair/rebuilt existing manual transmission. |
| 112100 mi C $180 |
Cracked boot on CV joint, oil leaking slowly from boot. Decided to replace CV shaft assy. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 140120 mi | The transmission has been skipping third gear when downshifting. Impossible to do overtaking on the highway. |
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