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2016 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3.

2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

27900 mi Car didn't pass emissions test. Recalibration in dealer was necessary. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

9500 mi Experiencing rough idling when stopped. Dealer says issue was related to AC and they adjusted, but still feeling a light rough idling. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

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

63000 mi I randomly checked my coolant level on a cold Christmas Eve and discovered my coolant level was extremely low below the low fill line on my coolant reservoir. This car has been dealer maintained as its a CPO, and according to my paperwork the coolant level had been checked by the dealer 2 months prior. Fearing a coolant leak I had the dealership perform a leak test and none was found. Additional coolant was used to top off the level and according to the service dept the temperature drop caused the coolant to contract. This inspection was completed free of charge. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

114000 mi

US $485
Began to hear grinding/rattling noise at idle that increased with engine RPMs. Gradually got louder over several thousand miles and it was eventually diagnosed as a bearing starting to fail on the water pump. Mazda dealer told me I could wait until it got louder so I did. It never leaked, was just noisy. Upon replacement, dealer told me the bearing was "definitely bad" and I had been right to replace the pump. 

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2016 Mazda Mazda3 Engine Problems

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