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2011 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (3%)
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 92 repairs.
2011 Mazda Mazda3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $120 |
HID Xenon headlight burned out, so replaced them both, but that required removing the front bumper cover and the headlights. The HID headlight bulbs cannot be replaced unless the headlight housings come out of the car. Regular headlights on regular Mazda 3s do not require such dismantlement and can be converted to LED headlights. |
2011 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| 13020 mi | Auxilary button was not functioning on stereo. Will get it repaired when bring in for next routine service. |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46500 mi C $50 |
Signal light holder melted. Repairable without replacement. |
| 109800 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
| 149000 mi US $50 |
Power jack replaced |
| 23000 mi | Alternator needed replacing due to bad bearings |
| 31000 mi US $100 |
A/C was causing a squeak when the A/C compressor cycled. Replaced A/C Clutch pressure plate per Mazda TSB. |
| 45000 mi | I bought a rebuilt title and didn't realize that the air conditioning wasn't working. They had to replace all of the parts that are part of the air conditioning system. At the same time, they recommended I replace the radiator, which I did. |
| 65100 mi C $100 |
Heater/AC blower fan stopped working, no air at all. |
| 7000 mi | The cabin air blower only worked on the highest setting (4). Dealer replaced blower unit resistor. |
| 17000 mi US $89 |
replace battery |
| 32000 mi US $300 |
recharge and valve repair to fix A/C. required two trips and still not 100% |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi US $100 |
Battery dead |
| 1820 mi | horn not working (intermittently connected wire) |
| 12140 mi C $1500 |
Also car would not read fuel level on dash. Had to remove rear seat to replace fuel level sensor. |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi US $95 |
battery (stock) drain in cold weather. replaced battery |
| 12000 mi | The driver side door lock actuator was making a squealing noise when activated, so it was replaced under warranty. |
| 6820 mi | Battery was faulty, had a "bad cell" care would not start |
| 50400 mi US $14 |
Driver-side low-beam went out. Replaced it myself. |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $10 |
Headlight replacement |
| 69500 mi C $1677 |
Initially replaced the alternator and belts. |
| 41300 mi | Rattling from HVAC when fan is on. Dealer diagnosed as debris in fan housing |
| 53000 mi | Noise from vents when blowing on high speeds Same as previous. Retried repair |
| 57000 mi US $108 |
Same as prior visits - only went to a different dealer who was able to diagnose the issue and repair. |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78120 mi C $120 |
basic ac recharge |
| 8340 mi | Horn stopped working replaced under warranty. |
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