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2007 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- 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 482 repairs.
2007 Mazda Mazda3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 64000 mi US $600 |
Sirius Satellite Radio Read: Antenna Fail. Never fixed it. Never worked right... Common problem with MazdaSpeed3's |
| 63000 mi US $80 |
Battery was low (after 8 years), so replaced it. |
| 84000 mi US $10 |
Navigation/radio restarted several (10+) times during a 10 mile drive. Wasn't particularly cold or wet, but cleaned battery connections and problem seemed to resolve. |
| 96000 mi US $30 |
AC running warm, required recharging. Used aftermarket kit. |
| 72500 mi | Air was not always cool, sometimes not, sometimes cool. Compressor replaced. Bearings were going out. Also some peripheral bits were replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
Driver door window switch failure. Quick fix ten minutes. Extended warranty covered but I paid deductible |
| 99000 mi US $400 |
Driver side window switch failed |
| 80200 mi | Starting battery was weak - cranked slowly after sitting for a few days. Replaced with Optima Red Top. |
| 35500 mi | Tire pressure sensor has malfunctioned. The shop couldn't fix the problem and I was unwilling to check all 4 tires for a faulty sensor, so I left until I get to a dealer. |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
AC compressor clutch bearing failed while driving. Replaced pulley and bearing. |
| 51340 mi C $50 |
Rear window wiper motor has stopped working. |
| 52080 mi C $50 |
Installed the previously ordered rear window wiper motor. |
| 40000 mi US $250 |
Drivers window switch failed. |
| 43000 mi | The trunk light in the rear failed to turn on/off with opening/closing of the hatch. |
| 43000 mi US $22 |
The trunk light in the rear failed to turn on/off with opening/closing of the hatch. |
| 48300 mi US $20 |
The trunk light was fixed successfully on the third attempt, mostly because the first two shops simply didn't want to be bothered with it, and the third shop was run by an old-school mechanic who wasn't afraid to tackle repairs. |
| 52000 mi | Driver's-side front window regulator wore out, and was replaced. |
| 53300 mi US $25 |
Rear brake light bulb socket wore out, and was replaced. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| 83080 mi C $1000 |
compressor died |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58000 mi | vehicle alarm was setting itself off randomly. Inspected and cleaned the reed switch that monitors if the hood is closed. |
| 257000 mi US $120 |
The AC compressor clutch stopped working. The coil was bad and was replaced along with the pulley and a new AC relay switch |
| 76000 mi | A/C compressor replaced |
| 90200 mi C $387 |
A/C blowing warm air, after the compressor was completely changed 2 years ago. The system was recharged and dye was applied to future leak detection. |
| 130000 mi US $450 |
fuel sending unit |
| 46000 mi | CDs stuck in the 6 CD changer |
| 102000 mi | Never fixed CD changer. Tried to get it out myself at one point, but couldn't figure out how. Told it's a common problem. |
| 93000 mi US $375 |
Hose clamp above alternator allowed antifreeze to leak onto alternator. Alternator failed. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 200 mi | Air bag light came on--bad sensor chip replaced. |
| 88040 mi C $1000 |
Blown compressor |
| 80010 mi US $950 |
Replace A/C compressor and condenser |
| 16000 mi | CD Changer stopped working. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 95000 mi US $30 |
Both low-beam headlights quit working in the same week -- replaced both. |
| 148000 mi US $20 |
replaced headlights after one burned out |
| 229000 mi US $800 |
Replace compressor because of compressor clutch failure |
| 138000 mi US $396 |
Car would not start, intermittently. Starter, alternator, and battery all tested OK, but I ultimately decided to have the starter replaced, which appears to have solved the issue. |
| 170000 mi US $43 |
Replaced headlight bulbs; cleaned and tightened up connections. |
| 81600 mi | air conditioner motor went out. My warranty covered the repair cost. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $905 |
Needed new compressor, condensor, expansion valve, drier, and new ac flush and fill. Whole system went down. Bought parts from rock auto and chopped $700 from the repair price. Still hurts...Prius here I come again! |
| 129000 mi US $400 |
Doesn’t go up -all the way- motor stops- replaced cable and motor |
| 14000 mi | Replacement airbag control module (covered under warranty) |
| 35000 mi US $150 |
Engine light on. 02 sensor replaced under warranty. |
| 78425 mi US $112 |
Replace D/S Front Door lock motor - BAN759310B |
| 31000 mi C $118 |
Problem with wire to starter motor. This had to be replaced. |
| 51340 mi C $15 |
My tail-light went out so I had to change it. |
| 40000 mi US $680 |
replaced dead alternator and bad battery |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59300 mi US $150 |
dead battery.. would not turn out in cold, kept losing charge.. probably the original battery's life was up |
| 130000 mi US $50 |
battery failed to start car - cold weather replaced with new battery |
| 126480 mi C $210 |
Needed new battery. |
| 13640 mi | KEY FOB BROKE - Ordered a replacement. REPLACEMENT KEY FOB WOULD NOT PROGRAM ORDERED PART - INSTALLED - KEY FOB STILL WONT PROGRAM REPLACED UNIT - BOTH KEY FOBS WORK. BUT NO ALARM NOISE NOW - DEALER WILL CALL WHEN THEY HAVE FIGURED IT OUT. DEALER REPLACED LCD SCREEN ABOVE STEREO AGAIN. THIS IS LCD SCREEN 3 NOW IN TWO MONTHS. |
| 142000 mi | AC stopped blowing cold. Found center bolt for AC compressor/clutch pulley had backed out, causing clutch to fall off and land on splash shield. Reinstalled bolt with loctite and AC works again. |
| 175000 mi US $50 |
AC Compressor began making noise when on, and after a while the system stopped blowing cold altogether. Attempts to install additional freon were unsuccessful. Discovered a faulty schrader valve on the low side recharging port and replaced part. System now holds vacuum. Recharged with freon and compressor oil. System now operating normally again, blowing cold air, and compressor is no longer noisy. |
| 96000 mi US $15 |
Dash Lighter socket intermittent. Keeps blowing fuse. Loose, goes on/off with just a bump in road. Have to keep wiggling phone charger to find right spot to stay on. Replaced lighter socket. |
| 41120 mi C $300 |
Passenger power door locks no longer engage. |
| 7440 mi | Airbag light was on when I got the car. Dealer needed to order an "airbag module". Was installed in return visit in March. |
| 9920 mi | Needed a new "airbag module" (not sure if this counts as electronics or not). Air bag warning light was on when I got the car but I didn't notice it until I'd been driving it a few days (I actually thought it was supposed to be on until I read the manual |
| 79360 mi | Electrical? Light & rain sensor on windshield that turns on headlights when it gets dark & controls intermittent wipers failed permanently. This meant no intermittent wipers and had to be careful not to turn the headlight switch to automatic. |
| 57000 mi US $300 |
Alternator putting out 0 voltage. Replaced along with accessory belts. |
| 159000 mi US $1100 |
Alternator failed while car was on highway. Had to get towed, and get alternator replaced |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi US $900 |
A/C compressor bearings failed. Replaced compressor |
| 2480 mi | Noticed there was almost no cold air blowing with A/C on when I was not running over approximatly 80km/h. Dealer said everything was alright at this was usual with Mazda3. I still consider there's a problem and I will be considering a change of dealer. |
| 82000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced A/C Compressor |
| 54800 mi US $20 |
Left headlight burnt out. Tried changing bulbs myself but my hand was having none of it. Brought to local auto parts store and they had both headlight bulbs changed out within 20 minutes. They used two techs to do it. $20 well spent. |
| 75000 mi US $225 |
Intermittent starting issue, fixed by TSB. |
| 118700 mi C $75 |
replaced noisy heater blower. |
| 137020 mi C $110 |
After sitting unused for 10 days car would not start. Battery was completely dead. Battery was original AFAIK, so decided to replace it. |
| 158100 mi C $100 |
AC had stopped working, so had it inspected. The shop found that the compressor clutch was NFG. Estimated repair cost was about $1500. They said clutch parts not available, and/or it was too labour intensive to repair so, recommended installing a reman compressor. I since learned that clutch parts (eg the coil) are readily available, cheap, and easy to install. I will replace the coil and see if that fixes it. If not I'll likely retire the car before next summer. |
| 19000 mi | All six CDs got stuck in the changer - wouldn't play, eject, etc. Display said "Check CD". Broken CD changer replaced. |
| 35 mi | Automatic wiper system was interfering with the tire pressure monitor, causing the TPM light to come on. A new control module was installed. No problems since. |
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