

Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (39%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (48%)
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70680 mi C $1500 |
Catalytic converter |
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
145000 mi US $36 |
All Motor Mounts replaced |
12682 mi | Starter problem:on key selection to 'Start',starter would wind up, but not engage the engine's flywheel.Got it towed in morning, looked at in afternoon.Starter replaced and readied for 17h00.Cold weather conditions,colder tomorrow! |
137000 mi US $800 |
Check engine light - found leaky exhaust. Replaced pipe from catalytic converter back. Check engine light still on |
97800 mi | Soon after purchase, the check engine light came on (P2178 too rich off idle) with no other pending or trouble codes. The engine runs a bit rough at times with low fuel economy. The garage I purchased the Mazda from replaced the MAF sensor and the Mazda genuine oxygen sensor to no avail and they do not seem to have an idea how to solve it. |
97500 mi US $80 |
The error is too generic and I don't drive enough (~3k miles/yr) to make it my highest priority. So I am just following the troubleshooting guide from https://www.autocodes.com/p2178_mazda.html and replace/cleaning small things I can myself when I want to. Cleaned throttle body and replace spark plugs. I found the #1 plug was covered in oil so the valve gasket replacement is needed. But I won't do it before I replace the PCV valve, which is apparently not an easy job due to its location (underneath the intake manifold). Perhaps I will get to it when it's warmer outside. |
383160 mi C $150 |
oxygen sensor failed. It may have been a replacement part but I did not report it prevoiusly. |
39680 mi C $100 |
Engine light went on again but mechanic and I agree to ignore it. I goes on for a while, then off for a while (days, weeks), but nothing seems to be wrong. It doesn't flash and there is no correlation with anything, so I'm not worried. |
153459 mi US $500 |
Replace Transmission mount |
165000 mi US $385 |
Cracked motor mount had to be replaced. |
237000 mi US $500 |
Replaced serpentine belt, replaced sensor. |
252000 mi US $700 |
Replaced Ignition coils. |
80500 mi | O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 2, slow response. Replaced. now getting p2096, lean mix after catalytic converter, which is addressed in a TSB from mazda as a malfunction of the PCU |
88660 mi C $30 |
Exhaust heat shield had become loose and was rattling upon cold start up. |
56000 mi US $500 |
Cleaned throttlebody |
26391 mi C $200 |
Belt Tensioner replacement. |
32925 mi C $200 |
Water pump was reported to have residues indicative of a leak. Pump was replaced. Water pump leaking; replaced. |
34100 mi C $1500 |
main 02 sensor fail |
39460 mi | check engine light. o2 sensor fail. just needed a software update |
55000 mi US $280 |
Check engine light. Cleaned throttle. |
45000 mi | Pollution control device under car had broken rubber mounts. Dealer replaced device and mounts. |
8680 mi | Dealer re-seated the engine on the mounts, the shake reduced slightly but is still present. Over two years now with this issue. |
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
9920 mi | Poor fuel economy observed by owner. Dealer performed diagnostics and reflashed ECU, but said many Mazdas are still "breaking in" up until 20000-25000km and the fuel economy may remain poor. |
12180 mi | Raised the issue again with dealer during routine oil change. Was told to keep logs and document fuel consumption. Dealer offered to take matter up with Mazda Canada if it persists. |
42260 mi C $500 |
Oxygen sensor required replacement |
96000 mi US $500 |
Slipping clutch. Got clutch replaced. |
59000 mi US $140 |
upper right engine mount failed, replaced |
63000 mi US $40 |
Lower engine mount replaced. |
54000 mi US $280 |
Replaced motor mount. |
240767 mi US $99 |
Trouble code for cold start, repeated but intermittent code. Diagnosis was inconclusive. More intensive diagnosis at substantial estimated cost was rejected. Car is operating OK, troubled code has been off for two months. |