2011 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2011

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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%)

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 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

64000 mi

US $600
Rear shock leaked, replaced all 4 shocks and struts. 
70000 mi

US $800
rear struts replaced. Both factory struts blown and leaking 
8400 mi Wheel Alignment due to hitting road hazard. 
11400 mi

US $80
Stabilizer bar had come loose and stripped threads of attaching bolt. All damaged components were replaced under warranty 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

149-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

75826 mi

C $1000
Front wheel bearing. Necessitated an alignment at the same time. 
145700 mi

C $1600
3 shocks and 2 tubes on A/c 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

65000 mi

US $500
Needed New Shocks - Old ones were completely worn out. 
42780 mi

C $240
Tie rod driver side was replaced 
55180 mi

C $300
Power steering hose starting leaking. The car drove safely throughout that time. Replaced the hose 
62620 mi

C $1400
Front Control arms were worn and replaced Replaced suspension in the back 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

81000 mi

US $400
Driver side front wheel bearing 
122390 mi

US $350
Replaced wheel bearing 
125000 mi

US $200
Replaced last wheel bearing 
156000 mi

US $421
Replaced another wheel bearing 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

52000 mi

US $496
Power steering hose was leaking. Replaced. 
86000 mi

C $300
replace one wheel bearing 
14400 mi Loose driver's side rear sway bar linkage was causing annoying rattling over most bumps. Could not be tightened so linkage was replaced under warranty. 
56000 mi

US $223
Rear tires had bad inside wear. Camber setting was within Mazda's range, but the amount of negative camber was too much. The camber is not adjustable. Replaced the camber arms with aftermarket adjustable camber arms and adjusted the camber. 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

21440 mi replace sway bar bushings in the rear 

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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension Problems

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