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2014 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (6%)

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (96%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

27500 mi Driver seat leather tore has piece missing. 
8040 mi Clicking sound by passenger window. Front cowl removed and aduustment made to body. 
7000 mi Front seat leather fell apart, Alltrim on front passenger seat fell apart 
25000 mi Garage door holder/compartment fell out of headliner and onto car floor 
8000 mi rear glass gasket needing replacement 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

25700 mi Premature wear of bolster tissue front driver seat (left side). dealer ordering a new driver front seat. To be replace next appointment. 
13700 mi

US $88
Air leak around B pillar drivers side door. Rattle in B pillar, Drivers side 
23000 mi Air leak and rattle at B pillar 
39060 mi Small rust spot on rear trunk lid. It took some persistence but it was covered. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

16740 mi Driver's window trim 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70720 mi

US $20
Replaced screen glass for infotainment system. 
3000 mi Rattle by driver A-pillar. Dealer replaced kickboard and added an additional spacer, rattle still present but much more muted than before 
4700 mi Rattle near dome light fixture and sunroof area unable to replicate with dealer 
6000 mi Rattle by fuse panel inside of cabin, added foam tape to wiring harnesses 
8000 mi Something lose in rear seat, possibly seat belt tensioner. Rear seat replaced under warranty 
31000 mi Dealer performed TSB for noise at passenger side A pillar. 
14200 mi The drivers door inner seal cam loose where the roof meets the b-pillar. 
27200 mi Drivers door inner body seal. Part ordered, car dropped off, for regular maint. and part not replaced. Returned and then the seal on the door was replaced, not the failing seal on the body. Part is still in stock, will fix on next visit. 
42300 mi infotainment system flashed and dash rattle fixed under warranty 
6200 mi sunroof stuck in partial open position. broken piece discovered. new piece ordered and covered under warranty 
26000 mi Fog light lenses cloudy - replaced. 
21000 mi

US $350
Infotainment system hand controller broke loose, needed to be replaced. 
31000 mi Driver seat cover pulling away at base. 
39000 mi Seat cover coming loose. After replacement, retaining clips gave way on trim piece, causing seat cover to come loose again. 
17000 mi The driver's side tan leather seatback became stained and began to become sticky. Mazda replaced the leather on the seat back at no charge under warranty. 
9920 mi Rear driver's side chrome window trim loose at back due to broken clip. Replaced under warranty. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

4000 mi Squeaking noise that started out minor at 3,000 miles. Took to the dealer once because of it. Mazda has a TSB for spacing sheet metal that is welded too closely together. Needless yo say... The noise is back!!!! 
21080 mi horn was replaced under warranty due to "tinny" noise, as if it was vibrating against a bracket rear seat cushions were lifting at corners, addressed by TSB, fixed by warranty 
29004 mi Both front windows were sticking to top interior weather stripping, resulting in window glass that would not lower. Issue was present in both cold and hot weather. After numerous complaints, dealer finally agreed to replace the parts even though they had not witnessed the problem first hand. Parts and labour were covered by warranty. 

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2014 Mazda Mazda3 Body Problems

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