

Engine (6%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (18%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (4%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (67%)
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
32000 mi | Around 32,300 miles, while driving on freeway at 50MPH, car bucked and stopped shifting. Switching to manual mode showed only the letter M, but no number. Stopped at a lot, turned it off and on, manual mode was working again. Drove for a second and the check engine light, AT light and traction control light came on. Dealer repaired issue (reflashed ECUADOR and replaced transmission pressure sensors) under warranty. |
7000 mi | Replaced transmission pressure control solenoid under warranty |
17300 mi | Car slipped out of gear on freeway and threw a code. Dealer diagnosed as bad code, repaired with re-flash. TSB had been issued on the problem. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
15000 mi | Transmission grinds. Fluid changed and full. No fix bad transmission. |
68000 mi US $500 |
3rd and 6th gear "broke" on 6mt transmission. Disappointing repair to have at 68k, but Mazda covered most of the cost of the repair. Good customer service. |
86000 mi US $300 |
6MT Transmission broke again. This time it was the secondary shaft. Dealer has been great and Mazda has covered all but $300 of repair , but the car has been in the shop for three weeks and having a transmission literally break twice in less than 12 months is disappointing to say the least. It may be time to trade this in for a different brand. |