| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (11%)
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 312 repairs.
2010 Mazda Mazda3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Front axle had a squeaking joint, replaced front axle |
| Car had an erratic idle when stopping with clutch pushed in. Had it from day 1. Dealer on 2nd visit diagnosed problem as warped pressure plate, replaced with new plate and clutch. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84200 mi C $700 |
Check engine light came on,after verification ,mechanic replaced a transmission sensor |
| 92000 mi US $300 |
TCM replacement |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90500 mi US $1500 |
Clutch got burned and the replacement of all components but a slave cylinder was needed. |
| 91100 mi | When the clutch pedal would be released after upshift or downshift, a tremble of two to three seconds could still be heard and felt. The user was comforted (barely) with the hope that the symptoms would disappear eventually. |
| 82000 mi US $6 |
Found puncture in CV Boot and lost some grease. Repacked CV Joint with new grease, glued the CV Boot. |
| 51000 mi | Transmission failed and needed replaced. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $440 |
Outer passenger CV boot split. Required replacement of full CV shaft. |
| 140000 mi US $300 |
Clutch and clutch mechanism |
| 187000 mi US $1200 |
New clutch also had him replace cv boots and axle . Mazda clutch 585 for part special clutch |
| 53940 mi | left front axel seal leaking |
| 34000 mi US $1600 |
The clutch completely failed after only 33,000 miles! Mazda refused to cover the repair under warranty, claiming it was "normal wear and tear", but there was nothing normal about this failure! |
| 60000 mi US $500 |
clutch master and slave cylinders replaced |
| 13000 mi | Manual transmission problem. Clutch was sticky. They bled the hydraulics lines and problem went away. Also, had tires rotated. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 69000 mi US $246 |
AT light on dash flashes and car downshifts. One wk later AT, DSC, ck engine lights all came on. Taking to dealer. |
| 70100 mi US $298 |
AT light on dash flashes and car downshifts. One wk later AT, DSC, ck engine lights all came on. Manual says to tow car when this happens. Dealer extended warranty to replace the TCM for free. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 160504 mi C $1095 |
The transmission control module (TCM) failed. Apparently a common problem with the Mazda 3. They replaced the fluid and filter in the transmission just in case. They replaced the TCM with a unit from a junkyard where a low-mileage Mazda 3 was used for parts. |
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