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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (20%)

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2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

60300 mi

US $200
Rear brakes started dragging and wore down. replaced pads, rotors, and slide pin bushings 
28000 mi Loud 'chirping' from front suspension when driving over bumps. Not present when brakes applied lightly. Dealer lubed brake caliper slider pins. Prob fixed. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

104000 mi

US $2400
ABS control and master cylinder needed to be replace. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

178000 mi

US $1200
Rotors corroded and break pads worn requiring all four discs and pads replaced. One caliper seized and fully replaced. 
169260 mi

C $800
Right rear parking brake stuck on. Repair included new rotors, pads, calipers and parking brake cables for both sides. 

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 Brake Problems

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