2009 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2009

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

4000 mi rattle driver side outside creaking. was repaired no more rattles great car 
13000 mi had a rattle from windshield cowl at speeds above 75 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

1240 mi inside panel (driver side) was changed because a small crack was noticeable 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

238000 mi

US $500
undercarriage of vehicle, now 13 years old, has some rusting of parts. I'm sorry I don't recall what needed to be replaced, (my son now cares for the vehicle) but he was told there was more which will be required soon (due to rust)... 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35000 mi Rattle in cowl at base of windshield when driving over bumps. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

4000 mi

US $4225
Paint chipped on drivers door and drivers side quarter panel. Both areas repaired and entire car was wetsanded and recleared. 
7000 mi

US $8
Rear wiper cover broken. Replace cover. 
35000 mi

US $28
Rattle in headliner over driver near moonroof. Dealer removed headliner and added foam where it was rubbing metal roof. Rattle in headliner over driver near moonroof. Dealer removed headliner and added foam where it was rubbing metal roof. Also had an oil change performed. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 Body Problems

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