| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 438 repairs.
2008 Mazda Mazda3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 12000 mi | Driver’s front window makes an audible click when it hits the top of the seal. There is also a slight rubbing sound when rolling up and down. Resolution: Loose bolts that secure glass to regulator were tightened. Problem resolved. |
| 8700 mi | Stability Control on/off button stopped working, broken switch. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79500 mi US $50 |
The trunk supports were no longer stopping the trunk from slamming when shutting. I replaced the supports with new ones. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59800 mi US $124 |
Replaced #3 engine mount - leaking, vibration |
| 115300 mi US $56 |
Air leak from a seized TPMS sensor. Sensor was replaced with a used sensor off Ebay |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 20460 mi | Passenger Side mud flap unclipped. Dealer changed the part at the same time as my oil change. Warranty service. |
| 77700 mi US $160 |
air pressure sensor in one tire broken, replaced sensor |
| 72200 mi US $120 |
Bottom plastic engine cover (or whatever the proper term is) got dislodged after driving through a puddle and was replaced. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Drove from ATL to Birmingham and back. During trip my tire went flat. Valve stem and tire pressure sensor broke off. Went to Firestone and (1) replaced the tire, (2) got new sensor, (3) got an oil change, |
| 29000 mi | Driver's seat belt not reacting completely. System replaced. |
| 41000 mi | Passenger side power lock seems to be slipping (tries to lock and unlock but does not complete travel) |
| 4000 mi | Felt vibration through steering wheel at highway speeds. Driving home after motor mounts and wheel balance, felt heavy shake through steering wheel. Returned car to dealer the following business day. Dealer found stick-on wheel weights had fallen off right front wheel after balance. |
| 35000 mi | Steering wheel tilt/telescope feature malfunctioned. The lock and clamp on telescope didn't work, causing the telescope to collapse. Dealer replaced clamp and lock. Works fine now. |
| 36100 mi | Lighter coil went out. Replaced by dealer as it was under extended warranty. |
| 56800 mi US $250 |
Automatic pressure sensor gauge on tire broke. Had to buy a new tire and install a new pressure sensor gauge |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24800 mi | Seal on rear hatchback torn, dealer replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Passenger side window sticking again. Dealer lubricated the window track. |
| Fuse box cover had a broken snap/tab. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 79000 mi US $365 |
Piece of undercarriage below the engine had come loose and fallen off during driving. |
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