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Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 3286 repairs.
Mazda Mazda3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 168 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
186-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1560 mi | Wheel lug nuts were torqued to manufacturer specifications. |
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi | The right seatbelt was making noise. Replaced seatbelt retractor. |
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 6200 mi | Driver's rear door power lock was noisy on lock/unlock; part replaced by dealership. |
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | Tire Blowout. |
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 22000 mi | Tire deflated due to bead leak. Probably with the wheel. |
| 10000 mi | The cable for folding down the rear seat, on the right side, failed. Pulling cable no longer releases seat. |
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 11000 mi US $6 |
Replace tire |
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 2000 mi | Headlights were aimed too low. Dealer raised them. |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14000 mi | car taken to dealer for oil change and have passenger side seat belt buckle replaced, (would not buckle well if cold) |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29000 mi US $250 |
Tire failure |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 21600 mi | Driver's seat exhibited looseness and could rock back and forth about half an inch. Dealer replaced seat rails under warranty. |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14880 mi C $10 |
It was noted that a few clips under my car were missing so they needed to replace them. Also, the emissions recall was done, all is OK now. |
| 15000 mi | Software was not syncing the phone with car, radio sometimes does not work. Updated software. Had to "lose" the phone in the software and reprogram the car software to recognize the phone |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6820 mi | Trunk difficult to open. Sticks closed, takes force to open it. |
| 26000 mi | Driver seat slightly loose - rocks forward and backwards |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13700 mi US $88 |
Fog lights were not aimed when installed by dealer |
| 95480 mi C $259 |
The hinge for the drivers side door was loose and had to be replaced. |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Driver side windshield washer nozzle leaking. Replaced part under warranty. |
| 15000 mi | Active Driving Display (heads-up display) was not maintaining alignment or adjusting properly. Technician was able to quickly adjust it back into full engagement with its drive mechanism. |
| 14200 mi | Power door lock on drivers door squeaked when unlocking. |
| 2000 mi | Washer fluid disappears. Dealer claims no leaking. Says it's normal on a Mazda 3. Hmmm. |
| 7590 mi | The infotainment system software was updated to version 27.00.000 to fix numerous issues with the software, including poor voice command functionality and failing to connect to my USB device. |
| 71 mi | Driver's seat had a slight front-to-back rock during firm braking or acceleration. Dealer tightened seat bolts to resolve issue, with no charge. |
| 40857 mi US $28 |
two nails in two tires |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3000 mi | cold weather related squeaks from door locks especially when unlocking door. one rear door lock and cable mechanism replaced. squeaks still apparent on cold mornings. |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 27900 mi C $20 |
The rear hatch doesn't always fully latch in cold weather. Since it's warm, the dealer couldn't replicate, so i found the TSB for the problem and bought the parts myself to fix. The fix involves replacing the 4 rubber bumpers located around the hatch. |
2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 26000 mi US $150 |
Recall of hatch support. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53000 mi | One of the plastic shields on the bottom of the car near the front right wheel was very loose. My usual shop stuck it back on for free and said that the fellow who did my last oil change must not have re-attached it properly. |
| 60000 mi | One of the shield plates on the bottom of the car got loose again and was dangling. It was a quick fix to re-attach it properly. (This is the second time the oil was changed and then this plate got loose several weeks later.) |
| 68048 mi US $40 |
The car was slightly trembling. The mechanic found it had thrown a weight and needed rebalanced and one of the rims was just a bit bent (so it still vibrates). |
| 71700 mi US $60 |
The car has a mild, but noticeable, vibration about 55 mph. This was the 3rd time I asked the mechanic to check into it, and he checked the balance, and it didn't solve the problem. (Engine? Tires? What?) |
| 92500 mi | One of the shields on the bottom of the car was dangling. A Jiffy Lube attached it better for free. I'm not sure if it came loose by itself or if, when the car was last checked, it wasn't reattached tightly enough. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 57660 mi | The trunk latch assembly suddenly failed while loading groceries into the car. The fluctuating cold temperatures may have been a factor. I cleaned the latch as much as possible with WD-40, white litium grease and a high pressure cleaner then confirmed the latch could still work with a key and screwdriver. The emergency release, inside lever and keyfob button all work but it took one night and trying to lock and unlock the car several times before it resolved itself. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $50 |
Replaced trunk latch |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi | Issue with hatch mechanism [recall] |
| 48000 mi US $5 |
Hose from the washer fluid bottle to spray nozzles was broken. Patched hose with replacement hose. |
2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 82000 mi | Recall on truck lid gas shocks |
2012 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi US $250 |
Wheel stud sheared while torquing wheel lug. Was not due to crossthreading. |
| 58900 mi C $1700 |
Hole in washer fluid reservoir, reservoir replaced. |
| 75000 mi | Hatch door release is not working. Repair pending. |
| 49000 mi | Rear lift gate struts replaced as part of a recall |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 68000 mi | Passenger door would not open from inside. Mechanism repaired. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17680 mi | Drivers door inner door handle would not work, replaced entire door lock assembly under warranty, part was in stock at dealer must be a defect!!!!!! |
| 86000 mi US $200 |
Replaced door release cable. (Driver door). It was no longer possible to open driver door from the inside. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33800 mi US $461 |
My wheels were bent, but no abnormal cause was apparent (like an accident or collision). |
| 71000 mi US $200 |
There was a leak through the tire pressure monitor sensor. |
| 111000 mi | Liftgate struts corroded. Performed recall 9916H. |
| 63000 mi US $540 |
All 4 tires replaced after only 28k miles on previous tires. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 103000 mi US $120 |
Replace drivers side window lock assembly. Cable had frayed and broken, making drivers side door lever inoperative. |
| 30000 mi | Rear hatch electric latch was not working properly (failed to latch randomly). Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty after holding/testing overnight. |
| 37000 mi US $213 |
Hatch button ring broke causing it to go into car |
2011 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 110000 mi | Plastic mushroom around the hatch release button, located in the center of the hatch, cracked apart and would not hold the release button in position. It fell inside the hatch. I took the interior trim off the hatch to take a look. I used some duct tape to tie it into a workable position so that it would not fall back into the door when pressed or via normal driving vibrations. It wasn't really a fix, but it was just a hack/bodge to continue using the hatch until I could get a fix. THREE recalls exist on the vehicle at this point, and I was never going to have time to deal with them at the dealer. The driver's seat slider recall (applicable 100%), the hatchback lifters (recalled but mine were okay), and the dashboard lifting off the gauge pod (a cosmetic problem). Additionally, the turbo was starting to go. I'm sure the dealer putting the wrong oil into it twice (0W20 instead of 5W30 or 5W40) probably helped it along to its death. I'm not going to have time to deal with the dealer or a shop to replace the turbo, so I've traded the car in June. Somebody will get a rare and otherwise lovely MS3 that needs a turbo. It's really a blast to drive. |
2011 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143000 mi | Driver seat would come off the rail once in a while. Mazda issues a recall. Repaired under the recall. |
| 6500 mi | Driver's seat appeared loose, Replaced rail. Driver's seat still seems loose. |
2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 5000 mi | Broken horn |
| 25000 mi US $60 |
TPMS sensor was leaking air. Mazda quoted $25O for repair. I took the car to Discount Tire and they fixed it for $60. |
| 35000 mi | Driver's seat was squeaking loudly. Dealer inspected seat and found broken weld in lower seat frame. New lower seat frame ordered and installed. A free rental car was provided while car was in shop. Dealer charged $571 to Mazda. |
| 86000 mi | Broken driver seat lifter, repaired under recall |
| 113000 mi | Mazda recall on seat frame and gas lift struts on hatch |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Windshield replacement. Seems very susceptible to rock chips and flexing. Was a result of defroster usage and flexing in extended winter temperatures (Alaska). It showed no signs of impact damage. |
| 77500 mi C $220 |
Driver's side door wouldn't unlock. Latch had to be replaced. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
The tire pressure monitoring system needed to be replaced because the valve stems had deteriorated |
| 89000 mi | Factory safety recall: Driver side intermediate seat frame including height adjuster replaced. Driver seat loose laterally when adjusted to maximum height. |
| 111000 mi | Driver seat linkages failed -- shifting and clicking in turns. Subject to recall. Mazda paid for repair in full. |
| 1000 mi | The driver's door could not be unlocked from both outside and inside. |
| 8200 mi | Replace a spring of clutch in the driver side's door. |
| 14000 mi US $200 |
small trim popped out but had to be pulled apart to reassemble |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 16900 mi | The tires started to make a loud hum. They say it is the tires and that it is a common problem. |
| 56500 mi US $90 |
Valve stem had corroded and split. Required replacement. |
| 115000 mi US $90 |
TPMS valve stem corroded and nut broke off. Flat tire ensued. Emergent valve stem replacement. |
| 128000 mi | Took car in for the seat bracket recall/repair. I DID notice that my drivers seat was loose prior to the recall repair. Seat is now fine. |
| 81500 mi US $80 |
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring sensor) started leaking air. Had to fill up the tire with air every day. Had the valve stem and sensor replaced. The other tires started doing it a couple weeks later. |
| 44000 mi US $750 |
Front TPMS sensor nuts cracked and corroded--replaced |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 36000 mi US $200 |
Passenger window seal needed to be replaced. The glass was loose inside the door. |
| 73500 mi US $185 |
Valve stem broke off front right tire as it was being inflated. Necessitated new tire valve stem and TPS part be installed. |
| 81000 mi US $95 |
hatch door lock would not release, replaced latch and release button. Button had been damaged.. |
| 102300 mi C $50 |
repaired broken bracket between seat frame and seat rails. |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64300 mi US $80 |
Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad caused air leak |
| 93500 mi | Hatchback lift supports were very corroded. Was looking at buying some and found Mazda is recalling them on certain models for inadequate rust protection from factory. Free fix on Mazda. |
| 87000 mi | Replace seat height adjustment lifter link |
| 63000 mi US $800 |
Drivers seat track broke and had to be welded |
| 24160 mi | Seat motor and rails replaced |
| 37000 mi | Latch was broken on center console. Replaced under warranty. |
| 86000 mi | Hatch lift support recall |
| 41700 mi | Wheel air valve stem broke in half during routine inflation. Required "replacing tire pressure monitor" for that tire. Replaced with spare and had dealer fix TPMS. |
| 41800 mi | Passenger seat belt receptor/latch replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $20 |
Slow tire leak from bead. |
2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 47000 mi US $80 |
Rusted Screws and Clips Securing Plastic Skid Plate under engine Rusted Screws and Clips Securing Plastic Skid Plate under engine |
| 54000 mi | Reach adjustment of steering wheel was loose such that under heavy braking it was possible to move the wheel, despite it being locked. Removed steering column cover and tightened a locknut. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $30 |
Trunk lid would not remain open on its own. Replaced both trunk lid pistons. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Seat belt wouldn't retract correctly...part ordered and installed. |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 82800 mi US $22 |
Lost bolts (or more likely, dealer forgot to replace them) on splash shield after oil change. Extreme rattling at highway speeds led to discovery; had to stop at a different dealer for replacement. |
| 42160 mi | seatbelt secure device |
| 46800 mi | The button to open the hatch got stuck |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 138000 mi US $48 |
Heard clicking noise. Mechanic found no problem with drivetrain. Cleared rust off wheels and test drove it and gave it a clean bill of health. |
| 146000 mi US $15 |
Battery holding compartment broke and needed replacement. |
| 39000 mi US $201 |
I was told that I have bent 3 rims which would cost between 300 - 750 to fix in total, at the dealership. Another ASE Mechanic informed me this was not true. I did not replace/repair the wheels |
2008.5 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 36200 mi US $270 |
Exterior rear driver side door handle replaced. |
| 42000 mi US $75 |
Pressure valve on tire was cracked. |
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21000 mi | Fill valve on Right-Rear wheel began leaking. Dealer determined cause was faulty TPMS sensor housing. Replaced entire TPMS sensor and fill valve assembly under factory warranty. |
| 100000 mi US $325 |
Slow leak in one tire/wheel assembly. Testing discovered a leaky TPMS valve stem. Replaced TPMS valve stem. |
| 53000 mi | When passenger side window reaches top there is a loud "snap". Other owners report similar issue. No repair. It happens randomly so not too worried about the issue. |
| 14260 mi | Wipers stopped working and had to replace PJB. |
| 6000 mi | Would not diagnose problems on vehicle - too many for Mazda to approve, voided warranty on those areas. |
| 7000 mi | Bolt fell out of hatch...service manager took apart hatch and put it in. Bolt held spoiler on. |
2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 12000 mi | Driver’s front window makes an audible click when it hits the top of the seal. There is also a slight rubbing sound when rolling up and down. Resolution: Loose bolts that secure glass to regulator were tightened. Problem resolved. |
| 8700 mi | Stability Control on/off button stopped working, broken switch. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79500 mi US $50 |
The trunk supports were no longer stopping the trunk from slamming when shutting. I replaced the supports with new ones. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 115300 mi US $56 |
Air leak from a seized TPMS sensor. Sensor was replaced with a used sensor off Ebay |
| 59800 mi US $124 |
Replaced #3 engine mount - leaking, vibration |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 20460 mi | Passenger Side mud flap unclipped. Dealer changed the part at the same time as my oil change. Warranty service. |
| 72200 mi US $120 |
Bottom plastic engine cover (or whatever the proper term is) got dislodged after driving through a puddle and was replaced. |
| 77700 mi US $160 |
air pressure sensor in one tire broken, replaced sensor |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $500 |
Drove from ATL to Birmingham and back. During trip my tire went flat. Valve stem and tire pressure sensor broke off. Went to Firestone and (1) replaced the tire, (2) got new sensor, (3) got an oil change, |
| 4000 mi | Felt vibration through steering wheel at highway speeds. Driving home after motor mounts and wheel balance, felt heavy shake through steering wheel. Returned car to dealer the following business day. Dealer found stick-on wheel weights had fallen off right front wheel after balance. |
| 29000 mi | Driver's seat belt not reacting completely. System replaced. |
| 41000 mi | Passenger side power lock seems to be slipping (tries to lock and unlock but does not complete travel) |
| 35000 mi | Steering wheel tilt/telescope feature malfunctioned. The lock and clamp on telescope didn't work, causing the telescope to collapse. Dealer replaced clamp and lock. Works fine now. |
| 36100 mi | Lighter coil went out. Replaced by dealer as it was under extended warranty. |
| 56800 mi US $250 |
Automatic pressure sensor gauge on tire broke. Had to buy a new tire and install a new pressure sensor gauge |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24800 mi | Seal on rear hatchback torn, dealer replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Passenger side window sticking again. Dealer lubricated the window track. |
| Fuse box cover had a broken snap/tab. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 79000 mi US $365 |
Piece of undercarriage below the engine had come loose and fallen off during driving. |
2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 127000 mi US $350 |
Cracked front two rims - Cause was the previous owner "JB welded" wheels that had cracked before. |
| 21300 mi | Closure tab broke off of the battery case. Battery case was replaced. |
| 42200 mi US $110 |
A latch tab on the battery box broke off. The battery box was replaced. |
| 56000 mi US $1 |
The fuel filler door latch was failing to disengage when released from the cabin. The owner fixed this by spraying WD-40 into the cable end. |
| 64000 mi US $50 |
The rubber cover of the antenna had cracked, and was replaced. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 131000 mi US $120 |
TPS sensors developed a crack, causing a major loss of air pressure |
| 88000 mi | Driver's and front passenger's side window regulators were loose. One bolt had fallen off, others loose. Tightened all bolts and all other screws and bolts inside of door. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78425 mi US $74 |
Replace trunk lift cylinders BN8V-56-930B Replace passenger side rear door outside handle GJ6A58410N19 |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $50 |
wiper hose line had broken inside wheel well,causing washer fluid to leak.. Hose fixed |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi | Replaced bolts mounting the platic shield under engine and replaced windshield wiper arms, both due to rust. |
| 27000 mi | Seatbelt retractor hardly works. New retractor ordered. |
| 29000 mi | Seatbelt retractor wasn't working. Replaced under warranty. |
| 117000 mi US $16 |
When changing the oil the underbody spash shield needs to be removed and the screws that hold it on had become stripped. It was a minor repair and was inexpensive to fix but this doesn't seem like a good design choice. |
2007 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 3000 mi | Several loud clicking noises every time foot is removed from accelerator (but delayed from lift-off by 2-3secs. Dealership could not figure out the problem, have to bring back again. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Clips supporting the plastic undercarriage were stripped/rusted closed. Needed to order new clips and bolts in order to fix. Oil change had to wait until this repair was complete. |
| 31582 mi US $199 |
PCM update-reflashing under warranty,oil pan gasket leak under warranty, dashboard crack, replaced under warranty,glove box lid r&r under warranty, oil change (syn. oil),cabin filters changed, wipers replaced. dealer cracked my windshield. |
| 71395 mi US $295 |
right front engine mount replaced. Inspected the rest and full circle inspection |
| 49000 mi US $222 |
power window issue |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi US $30 |
Mysterious clicking noise turned out to be a missing lugnut on the passenger-side front wheel. No replacement wheel bearing necessary! |
| 138300 mi US $30 |
Windshield washer pump failed. Ordered replacement from Autozone (TAAP part#5-190). Pressure worse than OEM but still works acceptably well. |
| 7000 mi | Key had difficulty going into ignition. |
| 18000 mi | purge valve |
| 38000 mi | Washer nozzle was clogged and the car needed to have the state inspection updated. |
| 25420 mi | Unable to find source of noise, even though they agree there is noise coming from rear end. They suspect something as part of bumper, but this would require me to leave the vehicle with them. |
| 17360 mi | Fuel cap hanger broke during cold weather while refueling. Replaced under warranty. Leather on shift boot badly discoloured - extremely accelerated wear. Awaiting part - will be replaced under warranty. Shift knob extremely loose - could not be tightened. Repaired. Centre console rubber bumper missing at delivery. Replaced under warranty. |
| 19220 mi | Installed new shift boot. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Faulty ignition key cylinder |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $150 |
Bad fuel cap triggered check engine light. Cap would not tighten down properly. |
| 121000 mi US $85 |
door handle broken |
| 49000 mi US $516 |
Driver side power window would not roll down |
| 9920 mi | inverted seatbelt |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 156000 mi US $350 |
Replaced the front bumper cover due to road debris damage and previous, shoddy repair. Also replaced the engine splash shield and fender liners. Splash shield was missing and the fender liners were cracked at the mounting holes & were coming off. |
| 9453 mi | Defective TPMS sensor - left front wheel |
| 14000 mi | Front passenger window re-aligned. |
| 40380 mi C $400 |
Turn signal stalk won't return to original position after turning right (or left, don't remember). Dealer replaced turn signal stalk, problem fixed. |
| 9920 mi | DOOR SECURITY PROBLEM - replaced door lock cylinders, and installed shock alarm sensor |
| 16120 mi | Rear driver side seatbelt replaced, sticking latch mechanism. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi US $125 |
I had the driver side seatbelt replaced due to belt not re-tracting at normal rate. |
| 20000 mi | window assembly came loose. the nuts just needed to be tightened. covered under warranty. |
| 125000 mi US $7 |
Driver window would go down partially and made a crunching sound. Ordered a gear for the motor assembly ($7) and replaced myself. |
| 46000 mi | Loose nuts on plastic shield below oil pan |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 29000 mi | air bag actuators broke light came on and wouldnt shut off |
| 73000 mi US $40 |
wiper arm stripped at joint -- aluminum inside wiper arm, steel at joint-- steel wins every time |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi | Found water on passenger side floor after rainstorm. Dealer could not replicate, though said probably caused by leaves on cowl. They cleaned and has not happened since. |
| 46000 mi | More water found inside car after rain - found TSB regarding cowl change. Dealer ordered parts. |
| 26050 mi | Door handle was loose. Bolt was missing. Fixed while doing routine maintenance. Rear driver's side door latch was loose, but repaired for free. Fuel filler door would not close completely, but fixed itself after 1 week. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70060 mi C $80 |
Driver door opened too far and bumped into front fender, requiring repair of door checker. |
| 2970 mi US $38 |
Headlights out of adjustment; had to align the passenger side headlamp |
| 16008 mi US $238 |
Replaced front exhaust insulator under front part of car car after being damaged. Drove though a deep standing rain after a heavy downpour and destroyed insulator. Part was $130, $108 to install. |
| 18091 mi US $70 |
Pop heard in front windows when rolled down half way then rolled back up. Covered by TSB, had to removed interior door panels and properly torque bolts from window mechanism to glass due to improper tightening at factory |
| 34220 mi US $40 |
Driver's side window regulator replaced to to clicking noise when rolling up window. New trunk struts installed due to charge leaking. Trunk lid difficult to open; diagnosed leaking trunk struts, dealer ordered new ones. |
| 124000 mi US $800 |
At least 2 factory rims leaked air and 1 caused catastrophic tire damage. Replaced all 4 rims at the tire shop, and tires with bigger sidewall than dealership provided. Ride has improved greatly. This is where I found alignment issue. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi | Under Engine Plastic panel came loose. Remaining few fasteners holding it in place completely rusted and unable to remove. Had to destroy the panel in order to remove it. What a PITA. |
| 46900 mi | Diagnostic exam done to try to find out why the car will stall during deceleration or idle. Exam showed nothing wrong with car. Went for a second diagnostic exam, tested alternator and battery, still can find nothing wrong with car. Stalling at idle and during deceleration. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86800 mi C $15 |
R/H wiper post housing. Cracked plastic housing, held together with adustable collars. Does the job intended. |
| 89900 mi C $50 |
Airbag Caution Light: it ended up being a coin slipping through center console cup holder (a crack). The coin lodged against a wire which caused that light. Can't honestly answer to 'How badly the part fail', since it's a safety issue. |
| 48000 mi | Had dealer examine stumble at idle, low power at low RPM, stiff HVAC control, knock in driver's window and windows that stick in the seals. Was told that all were normal. :-( Paid $65.00 for loaner car since it was not a warranty issue & oil change. |
| 129900 mi | Under bumper splash shield came loose. Removed it and did not replace. Unknown cause, but if it's like an earlier one the fasteners rusted out. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109200 mi US $800 |
Reflective coating on the rear view mirror started peeling off. |
| 119000 mi US $600 |
Engine hood latch and cable assembly in need of replacement |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71900 mi C $360 |
wiper linkage broke, wipers stopped functioning |
| 63860 mi C $350 |
The tensioner that keeps the belt tight broke requiring replacement of the tensioner and belt. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1860 mi | Windshield wipers don't wipe very well. Dealer cleaned the wipers but didn't really help. It's just a known issue for the car and has nothing to do with the wiper blades. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120414 mi US $26 |
Fix engine undertray |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57500 mi US $280 |
lower engine cover ripped off from a prior car maintenance trip |
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