2012 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2012

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (8%)

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

58900 mi

C $1700
rear brakes pads and rotors replaced 
69440 mi

C $75
Pad shifting making clanging noise also rust on hub 

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2012 Mazda Mazda3

Engine not specified

48000 mi

US $360
loss of acceleration and power steering, multiple dashboard lights while driving. 

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

41000 mi

US $125
Replaced four sets of pads and four rotors 

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $100
Replacing rear rotors and pads. General cleaning and service to caliper/hardware. 
93000 mi

US $800
Pads and rotors replaced, front and back. $800 
35000 mi

US $500
Brakes soft -fixed 

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

97340 mi

C $1125
Rear calipers replaced with rebuilt (seized) rear rotoros replaced, brake pads installed (supplied) Resurfaced front rotors 
101060 mi

C $349
Seized passenger side caliper 
80000 mi

US $1300
The Mazda had a sticking brake caliper. Replaced it along with the pads and rotors, which were due. Also replaced spark plugs along with an oil change and tire rotation. 
99820 mi

C $450
Brake on passenger rear making noises. Wear assessed as cause. Replacement of rear Pads and rotors required and I performed. 

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

5060 mi Traction control light intermittently stays on. Replaced ang sensor code U0428:62-68 invalid data received from SASM Brakes feel spongy at times. problem since new. Told they were normal. Still not convinced 

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

48000 mi traction control light on and then car would go into manual mode but not respond to shifting 

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

86000 mi

US $650
Brake job all four wheels at 85K miles 
114080 mi

C $580
Rear Brakes , Rear brake rotors, One rear brake caliper,  

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 Brake Problems

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