Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.
Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Transmission began shifting into D (from P, R or N) very harshly a few months ago. I located a TSB that identified this issue as "shift shock" and indicated that a TCM re-flash would correct the issue, if TCM could be reflashed. Based on production date/VIN, the TCM itself could require replacement. A new TCM lists for just over $1k! Luckily, my TCM was one that could be re-flashed. The intial charge for this was $159, but I negotiated it down to $75.
I have also noticed some odd behavior in the transmission's downshift behavior. It has always been aggressive about downshifting for engine braking, but it had become overly-agressive on an intermittent basis. The dealer traced this to a faulty Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. The price for this repair was around $375.
Finally, they were very insistent that new Synthetic ATF was essential to ensure everything worked well. I was fine with the change, but the $349 price tag was a different story. I did some research, we went back and forth a few times and finally I got them to agree to do it for $210. It's still steep, IMO, but it's worth it for the peace of mind.
Removed and replaced oil seals on output shaft. Rear axle seals were leaking fluid.
76880 mi
C $3400
Rear Dif and/or transfer case, control solenoid, rebuild.
14000 mi
Transfer case output seal leaking causing burning oil smell due to proximity to exhaust system. The dealership replaced the seal and all seems fine now.
25700 mi
Replaced transfer case for ongoing burning smell when going uphill. Related to previous repair attempt of replacing output seal.
43000 mi
front wheel drive system leaking and replaced under warranty
13000 mi
Differential started to leak. Was replaced with a brand-new unit, which started to leak again. Another replacement of seals in the differential and the car appears fine. Tool altogether 3 trips within the span of a month.
22940 mi
Engine light came on. Loss of power and transmission disfunction. Gears not shifting properly.
62620 mi
C $800
Rear wheel bearing making grounding noise. It was replaced
59000 mi
Power transfer case
44000 mi
4 wheel drive system failed completely and dealer installed brand new(transfer case/transaxle)
71000 mi
US $100
Transmission had to be replaced. It started with a leak in one of the valves that resulted in all the fluid leaking and then the whole transmission failed
99000 mi
US $900
Differential, just a fluid change.
26000 mi
Transfer case seal failed, transfer case replaced.
59000 mi
US $600
Rear passenger axle seal replaced Hard shifting transmission. TSB active for this transmission. Dealer did software update
Had been making a low frequency "whining" noise when driving around 25-40mph. Mazda dlr said it needed a new power transfer unit, which also started to damage the transmission; both were replaced for free; retail cost: $9K! Free loaner suv.
65100 mi
$560
Symptoms were harsh engagement from neutral to drive, hard downshift into 4th gear and fluctuations in throttle with cruise control on going uphill.
TCM replaced to remedy harsh engagement and shifting.
Transfer case replaced as oil condition poor and quantity low. Splines also worn.
55000 mi
The transfer case failed, and when it was removed the tech discovered the transmission was also damaged. They replaced both under warranty.
19000 mi
Rear axle seals replaced
103000 mi
Transfer case was replaced, as were the rear axle seals.
15000 mi
valve body leak
23100 mi
In cruise control and 40-55 mph on a slight up slope the transmission will surge about 500 rpm between 1500 & 2000 many many times before it will shift or lock on to a given rpm
41000 mi
Surging since car new. Found tsp that addressed the problem called madza got them to look at it. Couldn't make it do it for the factory rep but he agreededto do the latest update to the software. Problem solved
59700 mi
Had to replace transfer case. Total cost was under warranty.
All four differential mounting bushings (rubber) were badly deteriorated and replaced. The rear two are a difficult and costly repair.
37820 mi
required new transfer case
104500 mi
US $1700
transfer case went bad replaced with new one
58000 mi
US $600
Power transfer unit cracked and needed to be replaced
67000 mi
US $1400
Noise when accelerating from transmission.
Replaced transfer case. Not covered under warranty, as my car is over 60k miles and no longer covered under powertrain warranty.
47500 mi
Transfer case failed. Able to drive to dealer. 4 hour repair.
10500 mi
Sulfur smell was caused by a bad AWD transfer case; the smell was the oil inside burning up. Dealer replaced the transfer case under warranty; problem is resolved. Replaced bad AWD transfer case under warranty. We experienced a bad sulfur smell for several weeks, which was finally diagnosed as the oil in the transfer case burning up.
42000 mi
Passenger side front axle came unseated under hard acceleration. Dealer re-seated. Did not require replacement this time but might if it reoccurs.
40000 mi
leaking transfer case
80000 mi
US $3100
AWD Transfer case failed and also damaged transmission. Very disappointed to say the least.
6500 mi
Minor leak from rear differential oil seal (right side). Oil seal replaced.
67000 mi
Transfer case failing - covered by Mazda up to 100k miles per recent mfg letter
48800 mi
all wheel drive not operating. in snow car will not move only front tires spin and truck seems to lose power and go nowhere dealer says computer firmware needed or bad transfer case will be taking car back to dealer 2/21/2013 keep you posted
20700 mi
Car to dealer 6 times (start 6/2013) for toxic smell from engine entering cabin. Nothing found and disregard of Mazda. Car FAILS in 03/2014. Took to shop. Transfer case failure and smell was caused by it. Transfer case changed. 9 months lost
55000 mi
US $350
Torque convertor hesitation
57000 mi
Torque Convertor was failing requiring a new transmission and torque convertor.
35000 mi
Torque convert was not coming out of lockup properly. Dealer changed transmission fluid under warranty and problem seems to be gone.
Internal transmission failure on day 4 of ownership at 180 miles. Originally diagnosed as software problem but at 5 day in the shop they determined that the transmission was internally defective. A new transmission (not rebuilt) was ordered and installe
Problem was a slight vibration in drivetrain at 50-60 Kph. Diagnosis was torque converter problem caused by poor shifting by transmission. They ended up replacing both as well as the transaxle.
65700 mi
US $450
Rear differential gasket leaking.
118300 mi
US $1700
front diff had to be replaced, made a terrible grinding noise
86700 mi
US $2000
Power transfer unit was going out. Symptom was leaking thick grease in garage.
99000 mi
US $400
Transfer Case leaking and replaced under warranty
78000 mi
US $1650
AWD Transfer Case was leaking and the entire unit has to be replaced
89000 mi
US $1600
Passenger front mid-shaft bearing. The associated hub and shaft were replaced.
67000 mi
US $1405
Transfer case not operating properly. Leaking from the top of the transfer case. Technicians were able to troubleshoot problem to the transfer case and needed to replace.
78000 mi
US $2000
CV boot needed to be replaced on passenger front wheel.
41200 mi
US $200
Right front axle seal leaking.
30000 mi
US $150
Transfer case seeping around output seals, known issue with pressure release valve that was replaced to prevent more seepage
75000 mi
US $150
transfer case oil, supposed to be life time, but fluid was spent beyond its life, 75w-140 had turned to a greasy paste not oil any more, requiring 4 fill up and drains, no drain plug fluid is supposed to be lifetime, known failure area
83000 mi
US $900
driveline went bad, u joints failing and carrier bearings failed, not serviceable at all, had to replace entire driveshaft assembly
91000 mi
US $5000
transfercase, a common problem with these, complete failure
17000 mi
Replace leaking differential side seal.
19000 mi
US $1
Replaced leaking left rear axle seal
164700 mi
US $25
Rear differential drain plug was leaking. Replaced plug. Probably cross-threaded.
14900 mi
TSB 03-006/08 Excessive Vibration From Propeller Shaft. Propeller shaft was replaced.
28800 mi
US $577
Right rear axle seal and axle replaced.
198000 mi
US $6000
New front differential and drive shaft
129200 mi
US $221
Very slight leak at oil pan gasket. This should have been identified and repaired under Warranty a long time ago, but the dealership said nothing was wrong.
Independent shop replaced RTV seal - no more leaks.
65000 mi
Rear differential leaking oil.
84000 mi
US $300
Torque converter failure imminent. Lock/unlock BADLY during steady-state driving. Can be defeated by selecting "Manual" shift mode on transmission.
Tech determined bad TC. Cannot replace; integral to transmission. Not replaced.
Trans made metallic clicking noise when first moving from a dead stop, forward or reverse. Lubed transaxle linkage, under powertrain warranty. Trans made metallic clicking noise when first moving from a dead stop, forward or reverse.
Lubed transaxle linkage, under powertrain warranty.
64000 mi
US $4500
Transmission was failing did not want to spend 4500.00 to repair the transmission.
Transfer case had slow leak. Gear lube dried out, transfer case failed. Rear wheel drive cannot engage during low traction, 4wd dashboard light flashes when rears should be turning.
130000 mi
Transfer case still had a slow leak.
75000 mi
Noticed rear differential leaking, took to dealer. They found the seal had worn the differential housing, so the entire housing had to be replaced. Luckily extended warranty paid the $3,800.
75000 mi
4 wheel drive pto replaced
139000 mi
US $120
slipping in 6th gear at 50mph, sometimes 5th gear - but only at 50mph. Replaced transmission fluid to attempt to fix.
June 2017 update - not transmission, fuel injectors, improvement with adding fuel injector cleaner
34000 mi
Installed a new transfer case.
79000 mi
US $1300
Replaced PTU after seal leaked. Replaced PTU after seal leaked.
31000 mi
Clinking noise when transmission engages. TSB was issued for this problem. Sanded down some part in the axle and resolved the problem.
96500 mi
US $250
Replace cracked serpentine belt
151000 mi
US $2500
replace drive axle, radiator and flush brake fluid
4000 mi
AWD system not working. No power was going to the rear wheels. Dealer determined that PTU/transfer case had failed and replaced it. AWD not working - no power going to rear wheels. Dealer replaced transfer case.
25500 mi
Rear differential oil seals leaking. Both left and right output shaft seals replace. Vehicle still under drive train warranty. Duplicate entry. Rear differential oil seals leaking. Both left and right output shaft seals replace. Vehicle still under drive train warranty.
243000 mi
US $850
Transfer case needed replacing. Bought new one and replaced. Changed rear differential fluids when at it.
59000 mi
US $637
Rear axle seals leaking. Seals replaced.
75000 mi
US $355
Rear axle seals leaking - replaced.
99000 mi
US $130
Rear differential pan cover leaking - resealed
100500 mi
US $1500
AWD differential completely failed
171000 mi
US $1350
Replaced transmission take off unit, $1350 symptoms were a whining engine. Replaced transmission take off unit, $1350 symptoms were a whining engine
215000 mi
US $700
Rear drive not engaging - our AWD is currently a front-wheel drive. Had a grinding noise but has not worsened so we left it alone for now.