2013 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2013

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (14%)

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

9000 mi

US $2
Rear hatch spoiler had developed a rattle. Found the factory anti-rattle tape that insulates the wing from the rear hatch had dried up. Loosened wing and slid some new friction tape between wing and body and stopped the rattle. 
10000 mi Hatch had rear intermittent rattle. Adjusted closing / latching loop to close hatch more tightly. Stopped rattle - known issue. Took 10 minutes. 
12000 mi Wind noise noted in drive side window 
22000 mi Replace driver door weather seal that was noisy and not right since delivery 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

26000 mi oil change, tire rotation, window rattle 
30000 mi

US $98
rattle in drivers side window 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

26000 mi Getting rattle from top of dashboard. Not fixed. Living with it for now. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

82000 mi

US $100
Water in spare tire well after heavy rains 
10000 mi Squeak in LH front shoulder belt system. New retractor/tensioner assembly installed. 
50800 mi

US $68
Rear Spoiler became loose and began rattling. The dealer indicated that this was a common issue. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 Body Problems

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