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2009 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

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2009 Mazda Mazda3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (52%)

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2014
Jun 2011 15000 mi US $47	Random misfire CEL, dealer insisted K&N SRI was culprit even though 22 months and 14k miles with it with no problem. Mazda authorized new spark plugs, would not do any further tests without stock intake. Replaced intake, cleared codes, light stayed off.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2009 5000 mi	Gas cap stuck.
Mar 2010 35000 mi US $10	Refurbished No. 1 engine mount. http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?s=37a0b43bcc686131c411eecc8de16098&t=123654918
May 2011 66000 mi US $50	P0401 EGR flow low. Clean EGR valve, EGR tube, throttle body and intake. Not paying staler $500 to replace EGR when $3 in solvents and paper towels will do. $50 spent on spark plugs and brake fluid to flush system.
Oct 2012 98000 mi US $10	Remove and clean driver side window switch. Evap leak. Diagnose to failed purge valve. Cleaned purge valve, put filter in line to check for charcoal from canister. So far no charcoal seen in filter.
Dec 2012 103000 mi US $11	Add grounding wire for windshield motor.
Jun 2013 112000 mi US $1000	Replace shock absorbers, bearings, bump stop Replace torn engine mount, passenger side.
Oct 2013 115700 mi US $3	Emissions. Purge valve stuck open. Attempted to clean out valve.
Feb 2014 119600 mi US $450	CV boot tear. CV joint suck in hub. replaced knuckle, hub, bearing, and shaft. $100 for used knuckle+hub. $100 for bearing, $120 for new shaft. $200 for lift time.
Dec 2014 123000 mi US $150	Trans leaking oil. replaced diff seal.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2013
Dec 2010 34000 mi	Check Engine Came On. Engine Stumbling Upon Acceleration. Determined to be bad 02 Sensor 02 Sensor Replaced. No further Issue.
Jul 2011 47000 mi US $80	Rusted Screws and Clips Securing Plastic Skid Plate under engine Rusted Screws and Clips Securing Plastic Skid Plate under engine
Oct 2011 51000 mi US $500	replaced one leaking rear shock replaced one rear shock leaking oil replaced opne leaking rear shock
Nov 2011 52500 mi US $200	minor oil leak was noted underneath engine during owner oil change. dealer investigated, no issue found. appears to have been sloppy oil change from dealer one of the few times i had the dealer change the oil!
Jun 2012 63000 mi	Tire Pressure Sensor Failed in Driver Side Front Tire. Dealer diagnosed, replaced, and damaged my 18 inch stock alloy wheels during tire dismount and remount.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Utah, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Feb 2012 59900 mi US $55	Replaced the Idler pulley and belt.
Jun 2012 67000 mi	Passenger Motor Mount and Transmission Motor Mount replaced

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 24000 mi	Had to have a shock absorber replaced, but it was covered under warranty.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2022
May 2011 22000 mi	CEL came on. P2187 - "lean at idle". Dealer fixed by replacing 02 sensor. Covered by warranty.
Jul 2011 25000 mi	Fuel gas cap was leaking and causing a 'Gas Leak (Minor) and Gas Leak (Very Minor) Check Engine Light codes'. Dealer replaced gas cap, no more CEL. Air Conditioner Vent has been making noise as if something was stuck in it. Mechanics found a piece of paper stuck in the vent that was creating noise by fluttering in air movement created by the Air Conditioner.
Feb 2015 81000 mi US $600	EGR Valve reporting insufficient flow. Had to buy new valve and have the shop replace it and the gasket.
Sep 2015 92000 mi US $320	Passanger side motor mount snapped and was spraying hydralic fluid.
Jun 2017 120000 mi US $90	A plastic clasp on the A/C drain broke which caused the drain to leak into the passenger's foot area.
Mar 2018 129000 mi US $215	Something shorted in the Air Conditioning system. Had to get it replaced.
Sep 2021 151000 mi US $250	Don't really remember, some tube was leaking I think.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 4000 mi	rattle driver side outside creaking. was repaired no more rattles great car

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2017
Feb 2009 540 mi	Defective Rain Sensor causing RF interference with Tire Pressure Monitoring System Intermittent fault on Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Traced to Radio Frequency Interference from Rain Sensor. Rain Sensor module replaced under warranty. Appears to have resolved issue. Vehicle in shop 2 days.
Apr 2009 2000 mi	Gas Filler cap would not come off. This was discovered when car was low on gas (of course). I now know yellow light = ~40mi to go -ran out of fuel 0.3 miles after pickup. Fortunately this was at the entrance to a gas station, 15ft from pump -lucky eh!
Nov 2011 28000 mi	Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) light comes on intermittently in cold weather. Pressures are fine on all tires inc spare. Told my radar detector was interfering. Removed and disconnected, still a problem; contacting dealer to reattempt fix. Loud 'click' from front driveshaft when pulling away or accelerating briskly. Dealer lubed driveshaft splines, they were dry. Prob fixed. Apparently there is a TSB for the issue. Loud 'chirping' from front suspension when driving over bumps. Not present when brakes applied lightly. Dealer lubed brake caliper slider pins. Prob fixed.
Dec 2011 29000 mi	Previous unsuccessful repair to TPMS system reattempted. Dealer ordered a new 'TPMS module' (apparently combined with the rain sensor by the rear view mirror) and fitted. Seems to have worked.
Jul 2012 35000 mi US $700	Blown rear shock absorber leaking oil. Purchased full set of 4 aftermarket shocks (Koni FSD) and replaced rears. Will do fronts when time allows.
Sep 2015 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.
Dec 2015 55000 mi US $75	Clunking from rear of car. Replaced rear endlinks and swaybar bushings. Still clunking, not successful.
Apr 2016 56000 mi US $555	Starter motor failed. Possibly due to carwash. Car started upon exiting carwash, 30 minutes kater at home, did not. Had to be flatbedded to garage.
Jun 2016 56000 mi US $180	Stil has clunk from rear susp. Replaced rear strut mounts and bumpers. Still clunks.
Oct 2016 57300 mi US $550	clunk from ront suspension. replaced strut mounts and endlinks
Dec 2016 59000 mi	Suspension still clunking. Attempted to replace front swaybar bushings, but garage could not source correct part. Shimmed bushes as an interim fix, improved matters.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 20000 mi	Replaced left rear shock - leaking.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2013
Sep 2009 13000 mi	had a rattle from windshield cowl at speeds above 75
Mar 2012 58000 mi	Right side engine mount leaked and had to be replaced under warranty.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2012
May 2010 12000 mi US $155	Broken left front upper strut bearing.
Aug 2010 18700 mi	LF wheel lugs came loose, causing a nasty grinding sound. No real damage though.
Jan 2011 28000 mi US $95	Gas cap broken.
Feb 2011 34000 mi	30,000 mile service by dealer, minus all the stuff I take care of locally. LR windows switch broken. Cabin air filter replaced, brake pads measured. Intermittent exhaust smoke reported but unable to replicate. Turbo going bad. Update: never happened again. Check engine light diagnosed misfire. Dealer replaced all spark plugs as couldn't tell which one caused the misfire.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - May 2013
Aug 2011 18600 mi	Rear passenger damper was leaking, felt unsettled over bumps, and needed to be replaced. Part was not in stock, needed to be ordered. Damper was received 4 business days later, and installed the same day. TSB regarding windshield wiper motor replacement - done same day as damper replacement. The damper arrived 4 business days later and was installed in a day.
Aug 2012 25100 mi US $315	Pulley tensioner was making sounds similar to a bad bearing - was replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States May 2016 - May 2016
May 2016 126000 mi US $760	Check engine light was on. EGR valve was replaced. Gas tank cap not providing tight seal. Warming light on.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2018
Feb 2013 43100 mi US $650	A rear strut blew up so I replaced all four as the other three were getting worn. $650 for a set of koni FSD struts, no labor included.
Jul 2014 51000 mi US $60	Strut steering bearings (front only) were binding. Possibly a result of a mis-installation. Removed and replaced with MOOG equivalents.
Oct 2015 60300 mi US $200	Rear brakes started dragging and wore down. replaced pads, rotors, and slide pin bushings
Jun 2017 73000 mi US $20	EGR Clogged, cleaned out EGR valve and tubing.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arkansas, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2012
Jun 2009 15000 mi	Gas cap stuck. Repaired/replaced under warranty.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2022
Feb 2018 71000 mi US $90	Strange loss of ignition while driving, just for a split second, then ignition returns. Happens mostly during slight right turns, when right turn signal running. Very hard to reproduce, but happens more frequently at night when lights and other electrical on. Mechanic thinks it's in the steering column where ignition wiring and modules are. Haven't fixed it. Just trying to analyze exact cause. Must reproduce at-will to fix. Have to take out steering wheel. Too much hassle at the moment. Will diagnose over time. Car runs pretty much great except for those sporadic loss of ignition like the car goes off the "on" position. Not related to the ignition slot or key. Can pull and push on it with no effect. Not weight pulling key downwards either. Mostly when steering wheel is slightly to the right and right signal running. Very strange.
Mar 2018 72000 mi	Very intermittent problem. While driving, getting very short periods of hesitation, total ignition failure and lighting off but ONLY for a split second, then it returns to ignition and all electrical running and keeps going with no issues. Seems like a bad ground issue that only occurs under certain conditions and movement. Gets worse in rain/wet conditions. Very difficult to troubleshoot. Seems like an issue in the steering column/ignition circuit, and generally happens more when the headlights are on. Very short period of single loss of total power, for milliseconds, hesitates and then comes back on like nothing ever happened. I just hope it's not in the ECU or a connector to the ECU. This will take time to troubleshooting. Will post updates. Doesn't happen very often, maybe once a week. Will first have to tighten down all ground wires and go from there.
Jun 2018 75000 mi	The turn signal function is INSIDE the ECU for this car. I believe that the problem is due to a bad ground somewhere as the only time I lose occasional ignition is when the turn signal is flashing and other loads happening (or so it seems). I added more grounding wire to hopefully eradicate the issue as I believe it's due to an intermittent bad ground state. Also reconnected the ECU to see if dirt / capacitance build up may be an issue. The turn signal flasher (controlled by ECU main computer) is what causes the ignition grounding most times. I am still guessing, but hopeful it's "just a bad ground" and not the ECU itself. Intermittent and the ignition comes back on quickly in just ONE time at the beginning of the first flash... After that it doesn't do the ignition shut-off more than once and the car recovers quickly, even at-speed. Very little momentum loss just a "flicker" like a reset.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 11000 mi US $35	There was a squeak coming from the rear suspension assembly, I just had to tighten an endlink.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2008 - May 2012
Mar 2009 1240 mi	inside panel (driver side) was changed because a small crack was noticeable

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Nov 2019
Sep 2010 17980 mi	Notice oil leaking into wheel wells. Leaking oil pan gsaket repaired.
Dec 2012 34100 mi C $155	Ambient temperature display was displaying outside temperature ~20-25 degrees too high. Ambient temperature sensor was replaced.
Apr 2015 46180 mi C $66	Check engine light came on due to possible loose gas cap.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2009 - Mar 2016
Dec 2013 52080 mi C $25	Drivers side low beam headlight bulb burned out. Was replaced with a new H7 bulb.
Nov 2014 63860 mi C $20	Passenger side low beam headlight bulb burned out. Replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - May 2020
Jun 2018 100000 mi US $30	Trunk lid would not remain open on its own. Replaced both trunk lid pistons.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 60000 mi US $110	replace battery
Mar 2017 88000 mi US $800	Replace AC compressor
Dec 2017 96000 mi US $100	headlight replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Ukraine Nov 2009 - Jun 2017
Apr 2013 21700 mi $200	Rear shock absorbers leaking
Mar 2014 27900 mi $200	Rear shock absorber leaking. Replaced both.
Nov 2014 32860 mi $60	REAR STABILIZER LINK (right) Right Engine Mount
Jun 2017 48980 mi $150	Both lower control arms (front suspension) were replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 98000 mi US $1500	slipping clutch because lining wore out. replace clutch and flywheel

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2021
Jul 2018 91000 mi US $70	Headlights replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States May 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017 195000 mi US $315	Right front wheel bearing loose. Needed replacement and sway bar link. Clunk sound heard by driver. Rear coil spring broken. needed to be replaced.
May 2022 238000 mi US $500	undercarriage of vehicle, now 13 years old, has some rusting of parts. I'm sorry I don't recall what needed to be replaced, (my son now cares for the vehicle) but he was told there was more which will be required soon (due to rust)...

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2021
Nov 2015 70900 mi US $400	Sudden clutch failure, don't think it simply wore out but not sure.
Jul 2016 75500 mi US $1100	The transmission subsequently had a synchro problem and was replaced, so I think the problems are a combination of the previous driver abusing the vehicle and my 16 year-old learning to drive in it.

Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2017
Feb 2017 90000 mi US $699	Evap, car wasnt taking gasoline.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Feb 2009 - May 2013
Jan 2011 37000 mi	Clutch slave cylinder sprung a link. The slave cylinder was replaced.
May 2013 82000 mi US $110	Clutch slave cylinder sprung a leak (again) Broken engine mount; cracked transmission mount.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2016
Dec 2013 50000 mi US $400	Due to cold, engine wouldn't start. It was found that the engine flooded with gas. Dealer drained it and replaced spark plugs.
Mar 2016 67000 mi US $850	high pressure steering hose leaking

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2008 - May 2012
Oct 2010 45000 mi US $70	Intermittent starter failure due to a corroded connection. There is a TSB from MAZDA out on this. Repair is simple - a new wire and connector with protection against corrosion. All is fine with no repeat of failure in 3 weeks after repair

Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada - Jan 2010
Jan 2010 12400 mi	Warranty repair to replace creaking front suspension

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Mazda Mazda3 in Delaware, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 87000 mi US $595	Ball joints and alignment

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2016
May 2009 1000 mi	Check engine light came on, I knew it was the gas cap screwed in incorrectly, but it didn't clear after 48 hours so had to bring it to dealership to clear computer code/error.
Jun 2010 9000 mi	check engine light came on, gas cap code, did not clear itself. Dealer had to clear code.
Apr 2016 38200 mi	o2 sensor light

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2017
Oct 2013 69500 mi US $210	Car stalled but dealer could not find anything wrong with it. They clean the throttle body and it hasn't happened again.
Jan 2016 77300 mi	Clunking noise on rough pavement, shock replaced
May 2016 104000 mi US $2400	ABS control and master cylinder needed to be replace. Replace CV joint. $2400 total

Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2016
Apr 2009 5000 mi	"Snapping" sound coming from center of dashboard along with poor radio reception. Dealer replaced audio headunit.
Aug 2009 10000 mi	Fuel Cap Seized. The fuel cap could not be removed. Had JUST enough gas in the tank to get to the dealership. Gas Cap replaced under Warranty.
Nov 2010 32000 mi	Once fog lights were activated with low beam headlamps, they would stay on regardless of fog light switch position or high beam operation. Replaced fog light relay under warrantee.
Dec 2010 35000 mi	Seat belt wouldn't retract correctly...part ordered and installed. Rattle in cowl at base of windshield when driving over bumps.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2016
Apr 2010 9300 mi	Faulty purge valve
Jan 2012 23000 mi	Check engine light came on. The Evap pump needed replacing. Battery needed replacing
Sep 2016 53000 mi US $100	Replaced battery

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Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2016
Jan 2011 31000 mi	Check engine and traction lights came on while driving on dry road. It had been very cold that morning (-14F) but was 25F when the lights came on. Dealer said code was P2128 (APP sensor) but couldn't replicate, likely caused by the cold. Check engine and traction lights came on while driving on dry road. It had been very cold that morning (-14F) but was 25F when the lights came on. Dealer said code was P2128 (APP sensor) but couldn't replicate, likely caused by the cold.
May 2011 35000 mi US $28	Rattle in headliner over driver near moonroof. Dealer removed headliner and added foam where it was rubbing metal roof. Rattle in headliner over driver near moonroof. Dealer removed headliner and added foam where it was rubbing metal roof. Also had an oil change performed.
Dec 2011 45000 mi	Same error code as in January 2011 - P2128. I checked the code myself and called the dealer; since the vehicle is out of warranty and I've driven more than 12,000 miles since the last code, they won't fix it under warranty.
Jan 2013 59000 mi US $350	Recurring CEL P2128, same problem previously taken in for - accelerator pedal position sensor. Had dealer replace pedal because they couldn't do only the sensor.
Jul 2013 68700 mi US $250	Broken rear shock. Both rear shocks replaced
Apr 2014 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.
Nov 2015 113000 mi US $425	Replaced left front wheel bearing Exhaust hanger bracket rusted and failed. Shop welded a replacement on.
May 2016 123400 mi US $200	Replaced AC clutch with aftermarket part as Mazda does not sell the clutch separate from the compressor

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2018
Jan 2010 8000 mi	Steering issue upon turning. Took car in, but problem was due to excessive ice buildup in front wheel-wells, affecting control arms. No repair needed (just a thaw in the shop).
Jun 2010 12000 mi	Original fuel filler cap not sitting properly and triggered a CEL. Fuel filler cap replaced at no charge.
Nov 2010 16000 mi	Gas pedal sensor failed, engine would not rev when accelerator was pressed. Since car could not be driven above idle, I had to have it towed the ten miles to the dealer for repairs. Same repair trip as above - Thermostat replaced because of faulty ECU readings. Problem was unrelated to the failed gas pedal sensor. I hate this car and am going to get rid of it at the earliest possible opportunity.
Apr 2011 19000 mi	CEL light illuminated (AGAIN!!!). Code reported "major evap leak". Shop smoke-tested the system but couldn't find any leakages.
May 2015 69000 mi US $350	Broken sway bar linkage and broken rear spring on driver's side. Most likely due to hitting potholes repeatedly over the winter/spring months.
Sep 2015 74000 mi US $20	The hex nuts affixing TPMS units to the tires corroded, cracked and split, causing flat tire on interstate. Since no replacements available, I had shop remove the TPMS and put in a regular valve stem.
Nov 2015 75000 mi US $550	Replaced front passenger side ball joints (worn). Edit: I had to have this exact same repair made in March of '17. Its very likely that the local shop that supposedly did this work in '15 never actually replaced the ball joints but charged me anyway.
Mar 2017 93000 mi US $800	Ball joint replacement, passenger side Replaced motor mount #3, was cracked and causing shaking/rattle

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2013
Apr 2009 2000 mi	Gas cap defective. Factory installed caps are defective causing the cap to break apart leaving part of the cap in the filler neck. Dealers have a revised fuel cap.
Jun 2009 4000 mi US $4225	Paint chipped on drivers door and drivers side quarter panel. Both areas repaired and entire car was wetsanded and recleared.
Aug 2009 7000 mi US $8	Rear wiper cover broken. Replace cover.
Jul 2010 16000 mi	Power steering failure with temperatures above 80 degrees F. common. DTC C1099 was evident, showing electric power steering pump rotation was too slow. TSB determined the power steering pump had to be replaced with a revised unit.
Oct 2011 27000 mi	Interior light in cargo area inoperable due to poor ground connection. Replaced ground connector.
Dec 2011 30000 mi US $253	Battery cables loose at starter.
Oct 2012 45000 mi US $35	Throttle body carboned up causing no start issue. Removed TB to manually clean and polish part.
Nov 2012 45300 mi US $120	Coolant coming out of overflow on degas bottle. Replaced thermostat and radiator cap; continued to come out of the overflow. Checked head gasket, which it was torn, blocking the coolant water jacket. Replaced head gasket.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - May 2017
Dec 2016 102000 mi US $1000	Compressor seized Replaced struts

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2013
Aug 2012 56300 mi US $300	Leaky power steering system, replaced hose and gaskets

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013 63000 mi US $100	Tire pressure sensor replacement.

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011 28000 mi	transmission pan gasket was leaking, sealed, refilled under warranty

Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2017
Apr 2016 100000 mi US $1000	Car was starting to ride rough, struts were replaced at just around 100,000 miles

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 20000 mi	Faulty connection within the gas cap. It was malfunctioning, causing the "check engine light" to constantly appear.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
May 2017 92380 mi C $1500	Stabilizer links

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Nov 2016
Aug 2013 32940 mi	Oil leaking
Sep 2014 42160 mi	seatbelt secure device
Apr 2015 46800 mi	The button to open the hatch got stuck

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Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2023
Apr 2015 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.
Jun 2015 139000 mi US $640	Had rear springs and sway bars installed. Left rear spring had snapped and both were repaired.
Jul 2015 139500 mi US $1300	Front axle boot repaired as well front axle itself.
Nov 2015 142000 mi US $1048	Wheel bearing and passenger side control arm replaced. Power window switch was bad and was replaced. Power window switch was bad and was replaced. Wheel bearing and passenger side control arm replaced.
Mar 2016 146000 mi US $15	Battery holding compartment broke and needed replacement.
Apr 2021 178000 mi US $1200	Rotors corroded and break pads worn requiring all four discs and pads replaced. One caliper seized and fully replaced. Original horn died. Replaced with aftermarket part.
Dec 2021 185000 mi US $600	Oil valve required replacement. Leaking oil potentially bleeding into sparks and affecting efficiency. Check engine light indicated over air mix with fuel. Solution was to replace OEM cap with new gas cap. Reset light and problem has resolved with new cap.
Jan 2022 183081 mi US $995	Replaced in and outer tie rods. Had rusted enough that proper alignment could not be conducted. Not urgent safety issue, but would become one. Replaced serpentine and alternator belts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2010
Feb 2009 500 mi	Three tire inflation valves failed. An engine sensor also failed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2015 127080 mi C $850	Both front struts replaced. Rightside shock blew out. Decided to replace both struts.
Jun 2015 127100 mi C $450	Right rear shock blew out. Replaced both right rear and left rear shock.
Feb 2018 167400 mi C $1300	Left and right front stabilizer bars One HID headlight was not working. The ballast and igniter were dead and the lightbulb was replaced (though still working). Total cost was over $600 for the headlight repair.
Mar 2018 169260 mi C $800	Right rear parking brake stuck on. Repair included new rotors, pads, calipers and parking brake cables for both sides.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 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

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
Dec 2012 84940 mi C $1400	Broken engine mount and front breaks replaced. Oil change and all that went with it also done.
Apr 2013 86560 mi C $1250	struts leaking, replace along with regular maintanence

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Sep 2009
Jun 2009 16000 mi	Engine presented loss of power, heavy vibration and loud clanking sound.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Missouri, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 50000 mi	This car was in the shop repeatedly for a malfunctioning TPMS system. It had sensors replaced multiple times including the entire TPMS system. It also had repair work done on the turbo (documented problem in other turbos). Also recall fixed

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2009 13000 mi	Driver's side door guard trim was beginning to peel. Appointment was made and it was replaced under warranty by the dealer. Driver's side door trim beginning to peel. Replaced under warranty.
Oct 2010 21300 mi	AC blower motor malfunction. Replaced under warranty.
Jul 2014 36000 mi US $260	Exterior rear driver side door handle replaced. Driver's side rear door handle fell off. Replaced by dealer.
Feb 2016 41300 mi US $4500	Clear coat failure. Exterior repaint required. Vinyl wrap around doors/windows replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2016
May 2012 23560 mi C $600	rear shocks leaking replaced both
Jun 2015 44020 mi C $800	Upgraded shocks and springs
Jul 2015 44220 mi C $300	Axle replaced

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2014
Apr 2010 14000 mi	Fuel cap got stuck and cracked when trying to remove. Dealer replaced under warranty for no charge.
Dec 2010 27000 mi	Fuel system sensors replaced. I previously had to take the car to the shop for the same problem (check engine light) in which case they found nothing, concluded I didn't tighten the gas cap and charged me.
Sep 2012 59000 mi US $200	Excessive noise/rattles from rear suspension when going over bumps. Dealer inspected and recommended to replace rear sway bar links. This was done and noise improved, but not gone. Dealer recommended replace rear shocks after repair.
May 2013 66400 mi US $10	Both rear shocks were replaced. Passenger rear shock was stuck and did not have full range of travel. Excessive noise coming from rear suspension when going over bumps. Check engine light came on indicating EGR problem. Removed the EGR valve and noticed plunger was a bit stuck due to carbon build up. Cleaned EGR valve and put back on the car.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
Apr 2008 1248 mi	Radio Replaced under warranty BEFORE TSB was issued.
Mar 2009 7000 mi	The gas cap broke and was replaced under warranty. A free rental car was provided. The repair took 4 hours. Great dealership!

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2018
Mar 2013 39060 mi C $25	Fuel filler cap broke. Cut cap into pieces, removed, and installed new non-OEM part.
May 2013 41540 mi C $300	Rear sway bar bushings squeaking. Replaced and greased.
Jul 2013 45440 mi C $93	Blower speed drops after prolonged AC use during extreme heat; blower speed returns after cycling AC on and off. Diagnosis began, but problem was not determined and was not solved.
May 2014 58280 mi C $1100	Major oil leak in rear shocks.
Nov 2015 77240 mi C $1200	All rear end bushings and such replaced. Solved squeaking and clunking issues.
Apr 2016 81720 mi C $60	Turbo to intercooler pipe slipped off intercooler causing very rich mixture, misfire, and blinking CEL. Very rich mixture fouled plugs. Replaced turbo pipe hose clamp and 4 spark plugs. Cleared CEL. Problem resolved.
Jun 2017 99820 mi C $1200	Completely destroyed rear springs. Ordered and replaced parts. High repair cost because brakes were done simultaneously.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States Sep 2008 - Aug 2010
Jul 2009 9000 mi	Gas cap broke.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 23000 mi US $50	Battery died. Replacement battery purchased @ Costco and installed by myself at home. Old battery was returned to Costco for core deposit refund.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in West Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2017
Jun 2012 42000 mi US $75	Pressure valve on tire was cracked.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Minnesota, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2017
Mar 2016 146000 mi US $589	Shifter seal developed leak and was leaking gear oil. Most of repair cost consisted of labor
Feb 2017 159000 mi US $1000	Blown struts and broken spring-both springs replaced

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Apr 2008 - May 2019
Jul 2008 3000 mi	Bass drop-out at high volume. TSB issued for replacement/software upgrade.
Jan 2010 14000 mi	Noticed the A/C wasn't cooling. Fuses and relays all intact. Compressor not turning as it should.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
Sep 2014 55800 mi C $100	Check engine P2006. Updated ECU et cleared the code. Problem came back one day later.
Dec 2014 57660 mi C $150	Car refused to start because it couldn't recognize my keys. Replaced bad fuse.
Apr 2015 60760 mi C $400	Slave clutch cylinder broken. Replaced and lines bled.

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Nov 2011 39700 mi US $350	The manual gear stick broke in half while driving
Apr 2012 44700 mi US $500	all 4 struts on car bad and leaking

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011 95700 mi	Neutral Safety switch CEL, dealer said switch was bad and wanted $250 for replacement. I chose not to oblige. Found the issue myself - true root cause was a severed ground wire @ the switch. Soldered together, solved CEL. DEALER = CROOK.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2011 57000 mi US $1100	Rear shock was leaking oil for the second time in 30,000 miles. First repair was at 27,000 miles and covered under warranty. Recent repair was out of warranty and paid out-of-pocket.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2016
Jan 2009 5000 mi	Stereo Bass cutting out over level 34, like this since new.
Mar 2012 28000 mi	2 bad motor mounts causing vibration at 2,250-2,500 rpm.

Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015 84700 mi	To date, not fixed. Currently quoted 1,200 for A/C compressor replacement.
Jun 2015 88000 mi US $1100	AC never fixed.

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Mazda Mazda3 in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2008 - Jan 2010
Jan 2009 620 mi	One issue at 1300km due to a rattly interior fitting, fixed at initial free 1000km/1 month service.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
Mar 2011 35340 mi	Power Steering occasionally shut off. Mazda eventually initiated a recall while I was waiting for parts.
Dec 2011 45260 mi C $50	Gas cap got cross-threaded and attempts to remove it broke it. Replaced with new gas cap.

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 12000 mi	bass would cut out at certain speeds

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Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2008 - Apr 2013
Jun 2008 1000 mi	Simple volume/amplifier problem with the stereo above volume level 35. Known problem, had to order new audio unit.
Jul 2008 1000 mi	Replaced stereo unit due to small amplifier defect affecting volume levels at lvl 35 and up.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2009 - Apr 2012
Jul 2009 5270 mi C $150	8000 km service, MVI, hood deflector installed
Nov 2009 7440 mi	Gas cap replaced
May 2010 9920 mi	A stutter when shifting from 3 to 4 (auto)
Aug 2011 17980 mi	Replaced passenger side strut. intermittent clunk Noise in right front, replaced strut, no leak. Also did wiper motor grounding recall at the same time
Mar 2012 21700 mi C $247	Replaced 2 MAZ C2Y6-28-46X rear trailing arm bushings. Rubber let go in bushing, to me I think it was a defect & should have been fixed through the MAP warrenty. Mazda said no.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Jan 2022
Dec 2014 55180 mi C $100	Wire of automatic transmission rusted
Aug 2018 73780 mi C $500	brakes (pads and rotors) front and rear
Oct 2019 81220 mi C $250	front brake pad & rotors
Aug 2021 103540 mi C $200	tie rod front

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2016 111000 mi US $6500	the head gasket blew and I had to replace the motor. It never overheated or showed any signs of a problem except for a slight ticking noise. CEL came on and I took it in.

Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2014 - Mar 2017
Aug 2014 61380 mi C $150	A loose bushing.
Dec 2014 75020 mi C $563	One of the back tires made a clacking noise so we got a part replaced and a wheel alignment.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2012 - Apr 2015
Dec 2012 102300 mi C $300	Belt, tensioners, oil. Two shocks.
Apr 2013 104760 mi C $460	Above regular brake replacement the calipers needed to be changed. They are supposedly weak on the rear set.
Jun 2013 107880 mi C $1600	Replaced Transmission
Aug 2014 120100 mi	Starter replaced and wires replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Jan 2014
Aug 2011 45260 mi	replaced the drivebelt tensioner

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Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 44000 mi US $100	Belt pulley noise

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jun 2008 - Aug 2022
Jul 2008 3000 mi	Radio issue, bass falling out around volume 34/35 Replaced radio unit.
Mar 2011 30000 mi	fuel cap stuck and top separated from threaded part
Aug 2022 86850 mi US $225	R&R rear tail light assys. stop light interior houses were melted on both assys

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2008 - Dec 2015
Sep 2012 148000 mi US $1100	tires were cupping. Had to replace struts and shocks. Did not include cost of tires in cost above.
Sep 2013 172000 mi US $300	AC compressor inoperable. Harness had failed.
Feb 2014 178900 mi US $225	Motor mount
Mar 2014 181000 mi US $275	Replaced high pressure hose
Aug 2014 189000 mi US $1300	Had to replace catalytic converter for car to pass smog.
Feb 2015 197700 mi US $140	AC Compressor Relay replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2008 - Mar 2012
Mar 2009 14260 mi	Wipers stopped working and had to replace PJB.
Sep 2009 21700 mi	Airbag light came on. They checked it out, ordered parts. Installed previously ordered airbag part.
Mar 2012 70060 mi C $200	Driver window winder stopped working.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
Mar 2009 5000 mi	Has been in shop many times for transmission, stalling, burning brakes, many rattles and creaks, etc. In shop twice this month, but nothing done. Repairs so far have been unsuccessful.
Apr 2009 6000 mi	Would not diagnose problems on vehicle - too many for Mazda to approve, voided warranty on those areas.
Jun 2009 7000 mi	Bolt fell out of hatch...service manager took apart hatch and put it in. Bolt held spoiler on.
Jul 2009 7000 mi	Parking brake assembly was replaced, button got stuck inside. I got a plastic pushpin thing replaced to hold this plastic trim piece on in the engine compartment that got lost somewhere a few months ago.
Aug 2009 7000 mi	Sold car because dealer refused to fix intermittent stalling problem.

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2017
Jun 2009 18000 mi	MIL illuminated; indicated by evaporative emissions sensor; gas cap was loose and it took 3 days for the MIL to clear after it was properly tightened.
Sep 2009 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.
Dec 2009 24000 mi	Noticed creaking sound coming from right front suspension when going slowly over speed bumps. Dealer Service Technician diagnosed as bad front sway bar bushings. Ordered parts. Front sway bar bushings replaced. Problem fixed, but returned after ~10 days. Note: unusually cold (15-20º below normal) temperatures of <10ºF could be a factor with this problem.
May 2010 27000 mi	Creaking from right-front, confirmed/repaired in a previous repair trip as being caused by the sway bar bushings, has returned albeit infrequently and depending upon how quickly the driver drives over speed bumps/curbing, etc.
Oct 2010 32000 mi	TPMS sensor warning - low tire pressure; checked and found Right-Rear low by ~10PSI. Dealer Service replaced faulty TPMS sensor and O-ring(s) under warranty.
Nov 2010 32500 mi	TPMS sensor warning - low pressure; checked and found Right-Rear tire was low by ~10PSI AGAIN. Dealer Service replaced TPMS sensor and O-rings AGAIN.
Jan 2011 34000 mi	TPMS sensor warning - low pressure; checked and found Right-Rear tire was low by ~10PSI YET AGAIN. Dealer Service replaced TPMS sensor and O-rings YET AGAIN. Repaired? Maybe 3rd time's a charm.
Apr 2015 75500 mi US $1300	Front-right strut had been leaking for ~1 year. Showed signs of degraded performance at 75,000mi maintenance interval. Replaced both front struts, bushings and bearings with OEM parts.
Sep 2016 90000 mi US $255	Rattle and slight shudder on right front when going over a bump while turning left. Diagnosis and testing confirmed bad front-right lower ball joint.
Nov 2016 91700 mi US $906	CEL illumination and occasional rough shifting (AT). Had to bring it back in while the issue was present. Ended up replacing the Transmission Control Module. The original TCM wasn't communicating with the main computer.
Oct 2017 100000 mi US $325	I noticed something apparently hanging down from beneath the middle between the front wheels. Turns out the forward-most heat shield (over the catalytic converter) had deteriorated and was resting directly on the forward exhaust pipe between the manifold and the catalytic converter. Replaced the heat shield and various fasteners/bolts. Slow leak in one tire/wheel assembly. Testing discovered a leaky TPMS valve stem. Replaced TPMS valve stem.

Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 53000 mi	Every 20K miles the Mazda chews thru tires. Tires that are warranted to 60K. Finally after 3 alignments in 5 years, a mechanic tells me the front suspension probably came out of spec from the factory and cannot be fixed. Passenger side seatbelt connector rattles every time the temp drops below 40 degrees F. Connecting belt to it or stuffing things down between seat and connector doesn't help. DRIVES ME NUTS! 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. 3/29/11 Dealerships says clicking from front wheels under torque and clicking front passenger side seatbelt connector are "operating as designed." reported bass drop at 34/35 on radio. Original dealer delivered car when new even though this radio/changer was on recall. Just a quirk now. Not interested in repairing. Also, light on cig lighter fails at times. part not in stock. Rear end started making a rattle/jangle noise when hitting low speed ruts. Body on driver's side has dropped. Haven't yet found the issue. car is only 5 yrs old and 53+K on the odometer.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2013
Jul 2011 40000 mi	Car would require jump start intermittently. Thought was related to previous recall - power steering. Took to dealer - found it was alternator. Replaced under Mazda Extended Care warranty.
Sep 2011 40000 mi	Still having electrical issues - this trip replaced the wiring harness from PCM to Alternator. Previously replaced Alternator (twice) and PCM (Power Control Module). Mazda Regional/Corporate involved in this repair.
Jul 2013 52000 mi	"Refix" of stalling, no start problem from before. Another power distribution/computer part. Covered by Ext. Warranty. Approx $2000.00 of repairs plus rental car coverage. "Should be fixed now" - we'll see. Broken motor mount Belt tensioner pulley. Front strut "weak"

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Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - Jul 2022
Jul 2008 2000 mi	Radio exhibited random variation in bass tones. Logic unit was on recall, but selling dealer did not check unit prior to sale.
Nov 2021 84000 mi US $600	Adjust a loose strut that was DIY installed

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2011
May 2010 37000 mi	Leaking (fluid-filled) motor mount replaced under warranty Bad engine coolant thermostat replaced also under warranty

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jan 2011
Jun 2008 1000 mi	Stereo not functioning correctly - bass would cut out at higher volumes. Stereo issue. Stereo installed
Dec 2008 8000 mi	Starter motor failed - car wouldn't start in cold weather.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2014
Sep 2010 48000 mi	leaking oil from oil pan gasket and timing chain cover. Replaced both gaskets under powertrain warranty

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2008 - May 2011
Oct 2010 30000 mi	The gas cap failed to open. It just kept spinning and the cap had to be pried off.
Feb 2011 32000 mi	A slight noise, sounded like someone shuffling a deck of cards, coming from the console area only at SLIGHT acceleration and already at speed. Dealer could not replicate problem. Similar sound from my 2001 Honda Accord. Dealer replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
Mar 2016 169000 mi US $20	Coolant drain and refill. Was prepared to do a thermostat replacement, as the thermostat failed a year ago and the symptoms were similar.
Feb 2017 187000 mi US $700	Water pump replacement
Mar 2017 190000 mi US $100	Lower Control Arms replaced. Worn out. CV Boot Leaking. Replaced entire CV Joint.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2011
Nov 2008 4000 mi	Squeak when going over speed bumps from right front suspension. Dealer replaced sway bar bushings and right lower control arm. Right side squeak gone, but left side started squeaking so it will have to go back when I have time.

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2010 42000 mi	Carpet kept sliding out from under the console on the left side, Dealer used Velcro.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jan 2022
Apr 2016 95200 mi US $281	Engine had a sense of hesitation or misfire. After some repair work car is still having an issue. No code was present so I need to wait for a code before continuing with additional repairs.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 1000 mi	At delivery, while salesman was demonstrating "correct" operation of the gas cap, he crossthreaded it in the fill neck. Subsequently, I broke the internal clutch mechanism in the cap while trying to remove it.

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 52000 mi US $2000	replaced fuel injectors and egr valve

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2017
Apr 2010 17000 mi	Distinct "clunk" from right-rear when going over bumps. Right-rear shock was blown. Shock fluid had leaked all over the shock. Dealer confirmed blown shock, ordered replacement, and replaced shock.
Sep 2013 44000 mi US $500	Blown right-rear shock. This is 2nd RR shock blown, so I went ahead and swapped out to Konis on all four corners.
Jun 2016 64000 mi US $1000	Both rear calipers were sticking and non-functional. Replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2009
Nov 2008 8000 mi	Dash rattle, fixed with extra insulating foam.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 83000 mi	Control arms

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
Mar 2013 46000 mi	Three of the TPMS sensors went bad and were replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011 52000 mi US $617	Rear shock absorbers failed (leaking fluid). Replaced all four shocks and struts with aftermarkets (Koni Sport)
Nov 2011 54000 mi US $230	Driver's side front inner CV boot leaking. Bought replacement boot and took to mechanic for install. Mechanic discovered new part not good replacement, did not repair. Driver's side front inner CV boot leaking. Bought OEM replacement boot from dealer and took to independent mechanic for install.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Sep 2012
Jun 2008 17980 mi	My rear shocks blew out on a recent trip from Toronto, On to Sydney, NS.
Jun 2009 37820 mi	Axles were clicking when changing rotational force on the drivetrain, changed entire drive axle but did not fix the problem.
Aug 2009 40300 mi	The rear bushing in the lower right control arm was ripped and blown out. Mazda replaced my entire control arm.
Oct 2009 44640 mi	Rear motor mount was broken, the rubber bushing had ripped. They replaced it under warranty. My car makes "clunk" noises from the front end whenever I go over bumps or steer back and forth really quickly.
Nov 2009 46500 mi	Replaced my steering rack, but problem still persists. They have now ordered me new sway bar end links.
Jan 2010 68520 mi	They replaced my sway bar end bushings, the problem is solved.
Aug 2010 63000 mi C $130	Left rear shock was leaking oil and was blown. I bought and changed it myself.
Mar 2011 76260 mi	Power steering rubber line had dried out and cracked, which caused it to leak. Condensation in my passenger side headlight. Mazda Canada is currently deciding if they want to cover it on my extended warranty or not.
Jun 2012 87420 mi	One of my rear shocks blew out again. Leaking oil all over the place.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2020
Mar 2012 38000 mi	Failure of passenger side drive axle/inner CV joint
Jan 2018 66000 mi US $21	Evap purge valve stuck open..replaced

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Apr 2011
Dec 2008 6820 mi	Rattle left side of dash.... there was a report from factory for this rattle..... bolt on window needed tightening.
Mar 2009 9300 mi	Rattles in dash.
Aug 2010 19100 mi	Rear struts started leaking...... put new ones in but there was still a creak when turning. They can't find the creak and I still need to go back again :( Creak that they can't find or get rid of after the struts were replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Indiana, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
Sep 2011 15000 mi US $135	Thermostat replaced Causing p106 cel

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 23000 mi	Transmission slipping. Repaired/ paid in full by original factory warranty.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013 73000 mi US $650	Multiple misfire code in cylinder #3. Low compression, resulting in hesitation and knocking. Replaced the plugs and added a chemical to the cylinder to restore compression.
Sep 2014 92000 mi US $143	Diagnosed burnt valve, low compression.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - May 2016
Aug 2010 34000 mi	Occasional oily exhaust fixed by replacing turbocharger
Jun 2012 66000 mi US $170	Rear strut leaking. Replaced.
Jan 2014 114000 mi US $150	serpentine belt cracked and needed to be replaced bushings need to be replaced lower control arm bushings need to be replaced
Jul 2015 124000 mi US $360	Tensioner and idler pulleys noisy and replaced
Aug 2015 126200 mi US $1200	Compressor seized.
May 2016 145000 mi	Significant smoke in the exhaust, turbo and intake valves likely failing.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 83000 mi US $320	Right rear shock blown and leaking. Replaced both rear shocks.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
Dec 2012 91000 mi	EGR Valve was clogged and was replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Montana, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2016
Apr 2012 80700 mi US $10	engine mount loose, repaired by tightening it down

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2016 156000 mi US $500	Replaced AC compressor
Dec 2017 190000 mi US $6500	Turbo burning oil, need to replace
Jun 2018 194000 mi US $8000	Turbo and engine issue. Need to replace both.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2011
Dec 2008 21000 mi US $10	The windshield cowl cover rattles in low temperature environment - it is very annoying. At home I copied a TSB repair procedure and fixed the noise with some double sided rubber tape I got at the Home Depot. Problem fixed. Cost: around $10.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2017
Oct 2009 17000 mi	Head unit replacement for volume issue. Head unit replaced due to volume issue
Dec 2011 45000 mi US $300	Stick shift lever snapped! Dealer ruled not warrantied under powertrain, replaced by self.
Mar 2012 46000 mi US $431	1st (wideband) O2 sensor failed, but was masking failure of purge valve and EGR valve. Took dealer several tries to figure out. I paid 02, Mazda N.A. paid purge & EGR, dealer picked up extra labor. Problems likely all linked.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Louisiana, United States Jul 2008 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 75000 mi US $404	Left shock was completely shot. Had to replace. Right shock was also leaking oil so decided to replace that as well as a pro-active measure before it gave way.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in South Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2013
Dec 2009 7800 mi US $1550	had cat bac exhust and cold air intake install, all Mazda parts and put on at dealer. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. have not had it dino yet but can not get over the POWER. and oil change, tire rotate, gen service
Jan 2010 9000 mi	repaired rattle in windshield. much better WARR.
Feb 2010 9000 mi	front windshield rattle, dealer fix
Apr 2010 11800 mi	gas cap broke
Jan 2011 11300 mi	check eng light came on, it was raining hard, was told that my charcoal canister was bad and needed to be changed, part order going back to shop in a few days to be changed, at no cast Shop replaced charcoal canister, have had no trouble since
Jun 2011 32000 mi	Was told that fault was due to the EGR valve. I trust my shop and did not ask it if was replace or what, they told me that they took care of it. I went ahead and had my reg. service done
Aug 2011 34300 mi	EGR valve bad. Turned out that last time they had just reset the light. This time shop had one and did repair I waited, replacing the EGR. Took less then 2 hours.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arkansas, United States May 2007 - Apr 2015
Nov 2007 4317 mi	Accelerator problems, accelerator sticking. Electronics replaced under hood.
Jul 2008 16634 mi	2nd gear, double cone,clutch hub,clutch sleeve,3 ball bearings,3 synchronizer keys,3 synchronizer springs,shifter fork,nuetral start switch belt tensoiner
Oct 2008 20948 mi	Clutch master cylinder leaking internally, damaged when trans repaired by CRAIN MAZDA.
Apr 2009 32000 mi	MIL popped, Random knock sensor, undetermined origin. Cd player stopped reading and ejecting CD's
Jun 2010 60419 mi US $1060	Motor mount bolts came loose dropping engine on to pass side CV joint, ripping power steering pump apart, Breaking pass side CV joint. Motor mount bolts came loose dropping engine on to pass side CV joint, ripping power steering pump apart, Breaking pass side CV joint.
Dec 2011 90000 mi US $20	I machined a pcv neck down as to pull a tiny bit more of a vacuum. This will keep my turbo from smoking at idle. Mazda has more complicated fix (search for MTOL 5505) but warranty extended only to 7/70.
Apr 2012 100000 mi US $110	Slave cylinder blew rendering the clutch inoperable. 4 days down until part arrived at dealership. 30 minutes to install and bleed.
Jul 2014 135500 mi US $1000	Dual mass flywheel out of run out tolerance and play tolerance. Clutch slipping at any mph. Replaced clutch, clutch release bearing, pilot bearing and upgraded to single mass light weight flywheel to cut costs. VVt actuator, Timing chain, tensioner, cost $1500
Nov 2014 140300 mi US $111	Tie rod end broke.luckily I get a discount on parts for being a ford technician tie rod ends will usually run 40 more dollars total.
Apr 2015 147000 mi US $250	Lower control arms and front struts, and strut bushings

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2011
Mar 2010 8700 mi	Broken Stability Control button Stability Control on/off button stopped working, broken switch.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2015
Oct 2011 60800 mi US $101	Hose from coolant reservoir to cooling system dislodged and came in contact with radiator fan causing slow coolant leak. Hose was replaced today. A helpful police officer zip-tied the hose away from fan & put water in reservoir/radiator.
Nov 2013 99000 mi US $1500	Struts engine mount
Dec 2013 100000 mi US $1000	transmission mount sway bar Emission control valve was ordered to be replaced but dealer failed to carry out repair (dropped the ball). Engine light has remained off for a week anyway, so why spend another $700?
Nov 2014 116000 mi US $575	MazdaSpeed cold air intake got a hole in it, $575. The turbo needed to be replaced because of intermittent smoke from the tailpipe during long idles (this problem is well documented among other Speed 3 owners). $3,000.
Jan 2015 74200 mi	Turbo replaced.
Mar 2015 120000 mi US $400	Mass air sensor allegedly caused engine light to come on.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 9000 mi	Check Engine Light on. ODB-II scan indicated a misfire code P0300. Could not reproduce. Found update to power control module. Re-flashed with lastest updates and road tested. (Noted fuel economy drop after re-flash)

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2011
Dec 2007 4000 mi	Check Engine Light came on, then went off on it's own. Dealer read code: P0300 – Random misfire found. Vehicle is not misfiring, dealer cleared code.
Sep 2008 10000 mi	Check Engine Light (CEL). Autozone read code: P0300 – “Random misfire found”. Dealer reports no hard fault in computer. Code cleared, no misfiring. Dealer states could have been caused by lower octane fuel. Only 91 octane ever used in vehicle.
Jan 2009 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. Occasionally when turning left or moving straight ahead there is a humming sound that occurs for a second or two. Has occurred 10-12 times. Resolution: Dealer could not duplicate – repair invoice does not indicate effort was made to diagnose problem
May 2009 14000 mi	Rattle in front dash area. Cause was determined to be the CD rattling in the CD player. New CD player ordered. Rattle near cupholder. Cause was a wire running from the AUX input in the center console to an MP3 player sitting near the ashtray. This wire caused the center console piece to not seat properly and rattle. MP3 player wire was re-routed. Rattle in rear hatch area. Rattle exists 99% of the time except when test driving with a dealer technician. Rattle is still there. Car misfires in 6th gear at 60+mph during acceleration. Has occurred 3-4 times but unable to duplicate during test drive with dealer technician. No repair attempt made.
Jul 2009 15000 mi	Installed new CD player ordered at 5/11/2009 service appointment.
Jan 2010 19000 mi	Car misfires. Dealer claims engine is very sensitive to carbon buildup which I may have a little bit of. When accelerating from < 3k rpm the turbo is not spooling yet and the carbon buildup is causing the hesitation. Driver’s side window squeaks when it hits the top of the seal Resolution: Lubed window track. Problem returned the following day. Rattle in rear hatch area. Resolution: Dealer claims they cannot hear this. These people are f'ing DEAF.
Nov 2010 22000 mi	Ticking noise coming from passenger front wheel. Resolution: Rocks found along wheel and tire. Removed and noise disappeared.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 90000 mi US $420	Rear stabilizer was clunking, bushings needed to be replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2007 - Sep 2012
Jun 2008 4960 mi	Rattle when accellerating - heat shield replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jun 2016 - Nov 2020
Aug 2016 143900 mi US $295	The clutch master cylinder was worn out and leaking. It was replaced.
Jun 2018 158000 mi US $130	Insulation on engine heat shield caught fire due to the metal on the heat shield wearing through. and hot metal parts coming in direct contact with the insulation. The heat shield was replaced with an upgraded aftermarket version.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Sep 2013
Jun 2009 30000 mi	Multiple times when had the A/C full blast with recirculation, 95+ outside, and shut the car off for a few minutes upon restarting the steering light would come on and the power steering light would not work. Always reset before dealer could see.
Mar 2011 53000 mi US $100	Belt tensioner was bad.
Apr 2013 73000 mi US $25	I personally replaced front right tie rod end.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - May 2020
Aug 2017 120000 mi US $50	Wire running to compressor had broken. Easy fix.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Jun 2022
May 2009 17360 mi	CEL came on, problem was diagnosed as faulty shutter valve actuator, known issue as per TSB.
Mar 2011 37200 mi	Power steering pump and associated parts/fluid replaced per recall. Power steering pump had failed once while driving (fail safe mode with unassisted steering). Turning car off and on again reset pump. Told dealer, but no parts in stock at time.
Feb 2012 47120 mi	Broken passenger side engine mount, replaced under drivetrain warranty.
Mar 2014 76260 mi C $270	Transmission pan leaking, replaced pan, gasket, fluid.
Sep 2014 84940 mi C $200	Passenger side engine mount, second time it has been replaced (first was under powertrain warranty)
Jun 2015 95480 mi C $500	Oxygen sensor replaced, throttle body service/cleaning
Aug 2015 98280 mi C $460	Driver's side front lower control arm replaced Driver's side rear sway bar end link replaced
Oct 2015 102800 mi C $80	Both front sway bar end links replaced, original parts worn
Dec 2015 105400 mi C $80	Replaced driver's side rear damper due to leaking (Koni Sport, part replaced under Koni warranty)
Sep 2016 114080 mi C $440	Left and right front wheel bearings replaced due to wear
Mar 2017 118730 mi C $925	Replaced front passenger side lower control arm due to wear, replaced both rear lower control arms due to seized toe adjust bolts (could not perform alignment)
Jun 2017 125860 mi C $80	Both bushings replaced on aftermarket rear sway bar
Jul 2017 126666 mi C $110	Power not reaching AC pump/compressor. Installed aftermarket AC clutch kit.
Aug 2017 128960 mi C $250	Partially broken driver side rear shock mount Both front Koni Sport struts leaking, replaced both struts and rear shocks with Bilstein B8
Dec 2017 133920 mi C $170	Alternator and AC belts replaced due to squealing Exhaust heat shield re-attached to car, fasteners had corroded and fallen out
Mar 2018 135780 mi C $1300	Brake rotors and pads replaced on all four corners Passenger side rear wheel bearing replaced
Apr 2021 169260 mi C $800	Replace front rotors, pads, calipers, hoses, parking brake cable Replace exhaust flex pipe
Mar 2022 177320 mi C $110	Front passenger side stabilizer bar end link replaced (worn/noisy)

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2018
Jun 2015 131000 mi US $155	Replaced rear shocks, have cupping in back tire have to replace rear wheel bearing hub assy
Jan 2018 151000 mi US $125	Developed a code. Replaced oxygen sensor but code came back. Replaced gas tank to engine gas emission solenoid and problem went away.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2020
Jul 2011 33300 mi	Left rear coil spring broke 2 days out of warranty. Mazda agreed to cover cost due to potential safety hazard.
Jul 2016 63200 mi US $150	Both left & right rear coil springs were broken at the bottom end of the spring. This seems to be an on-going problem for the 2008 Mazda 3. This is the second time the left coil spring was replaced.
Jul 2017 70000 mi US $30	Serpentine belt tension pulley bearings making noise. Replaced old tension pulley with new one - problem solved.
Sep 2017 72000 mi US $300	The car's CEL and AT lights were on. The transmission would not shift out of 3rd gear and started hesitating. The OBDII code P0753 showed it was a problem with the Shift Solenoid A. The shop drained & flushed the trans fluid, replaced the filter and Shift Solenoid A. After a few miles, the lights came back on. I decided to replaced the TCM unit with Mazda's latest version and the car has not experienced any transmission problems since. While the Mazda 3 was in for the transmission repair, the mechanic noticed that there was oil leaking from one of the front struts. Both struts were replaced and alignment performed. Transmission problem was not resolved by the work performed previously by the repair shop. Transmission problem returned 3 days after transmission solenoid was replaced. I replaced the transmission ECU and reset the the main ECU by letting the car idle for 20 minutes. This successfully resolved the limp mode transmission problem.
Jun 2018 75000 mi US $33	Car was running rough at start up. Cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body. Replaced spark plugs with Bosch Iridium type. Now the car is running very smooth when starting. Quick maintenance seemed to cure the problem.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016
Nov 2012 79500 mi US $50	The trunk supports were no longer stopping the trunk from slamming when shutting. I replaced the supports with new ones.
Mar 2013 87000 mi US $50	The car had a problem starting when it wasn't cold out, it would start up but then "choke" and act as if going to die unless gave it a lot of fuel. The problem was the fuel pump. This was replaced.
May 2013 89600 mi US $50	The car was idling poorly especially when cold. Power seemed a little lower, rpms were higher. Intake manifold replaced.
Jul 2014 100500 mi US $650	The transmission had melted upon itself according to dealer. The dealer/manufacturer paid for the transmission after some haggling. We had to pay for the tranny to be installed.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2012
Sep 2010 64000 mi US $140	Alternator dead

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
Dec 2014 94000 mi US $250	The rear spring cracked. Had family member do the repair.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2020
Mar 2015 91000 mi	Intermittent vibration on steering wheel at highway speeds. Passenger side engine mount replacement
Jul 2015 95800 mi US $260	Clunking noise in the rear right on rough roads. Dealer initially misdiagnosed as a rear right shock, but noise persisted and rear right sway bar link was found to be the culprit.
Oct 2015 100500 mi US $130	After front strut replacement the steering wheel was shaking violently above 45 mph. Internet search revealed that front rotors may have shifted during strut install and rust got between rotors and hub. Rotors removed, rust cleaned. Solved.
Mar 2016 105000 mi US $91	P0134 CEL illuminated in the dash indicating oxygen sensor 1 bank 1 was bad. Ordered the 5-wire NTK 24355 sensor off ebay as well as a sensor socket. The job took 30 minutes and no CEL since.
May 2016 107000 mi US $35	The second rear sway bar link went bad and was replaced with OEM link off Ebay.
Nov 2016 115300 mi US $56	Air leak from a seized TPMS sensor. Sensor was replaced with a used sensor off Ebay

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2014 - Mar 2019
Jun 2014 59800 mi US $124	#3 engine mount replaced Replaced #3 engine mount - leaking, vibration
Oct 2014 60000 mi US $225	6 Disc dash-mounted changer repaired, would not accept discs

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2017
Feb 2014 89000 mi US $1100	Needed all new motor mounts Needed new alternator
Dec 2014 94000 mi US $408	Passenger side rear shock leaking fluid. Rear shocks replaced
Jul 2017 103000 mi US $400	Check engine light. Replaced Oxygen sensor.

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Mazda Mazda3 in South Africa Dec 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2011 28520 mi	Rear light leaking water into boot, dealer siliconed around light.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 55000 mi US $3500	engine replaced - car less than 3 years old

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2018
Nov 2010 31000 mi	Power steering pump, hoses & associated parts replaced under Mazda recall campaign. The car did experience power steering failure once right about the time the recall was announced but was working at the time of the repair.
Mar 2014 65000 mi US $90	Replaced leaking passenger side motor mount.
Sep 2015 85000 mi US $22	Installed Mazda fix for TSB 01-037/08 which addresses an intermittent staring issue. Car would not start occasionally and I traced it to this bulletin. Kit provides a new magnet switch terminal and short cord set.
Mar 2016 93000 mi US $80	Car exhibited intermittent starting problems. Solved with battery replacement even though battery tested "good".
May 2016 95000 mi US $200	Left rear shock absorber was starting to leak fluid and was causing the wheel to hop. Replaced both rear shocks as well as travel bumpers and protective boots.
Nov 2016 102700 mi US $1000	A/C stopped working. Determined to be the compressor. Compressor and accumulator replaced and system purged/recharged.
Aug 2017 112000 mi US $280	Replaced driver's side axle assembly due to torn and leaking outer CV joint boot. Replaced front strut assemblies due to leakage from piston rod seals. Replaced rear disc brake pads.

Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada Jul 2014 - Oct 2017
Sep 2015 79360 mi C $280	Replaced noisy wheel bearing.
Jun 2017 93620 mi C $435	Left front bearing

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2007 - Apr 2013
Aug 2008 13640 mi	Speedometer needle stopped working. Dealership changed the whole cluster under warranty
Sep 2008 15500 mi	Speedometer stop functioning. Everything else is fine. Dealer never seen this problem before. New part ordered, but not able to make it work. New appointment scheduled.
Oct 2008 16120 mi	Speedometer working. New installation procedure used. 1 hour work. Everything fine.
Feb 2009 20460 mi	Passenger Side mud flap unclipped. Dealer changed the part at the same time as my oil change. Warranty service.
May 2009 24180 mi	Air conditionner Condenser in front of the Radiator. Honeycomb was failing appart, but no refrigerant leaks.
Apr 2013 59520 mi	Front passenger wheel bearing.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States May 2011 - May 2014
Aug 2011 45000 mi US $832	AC Compressor no longer working. had to be replaced. $832 repair
May 2014 75000 mi US $800	Evap pump faulty. Check engine light reporting evap system error. Dealer wanted $800+ to replace fuel system evap pump.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Mar 2019
Jun 2012 87000 mi US $1300	Compressor went out. Had to replace the whole system except for the hoses.
Dec 2012 104000 mi US $80	A/C Compressor was making bad noises and had to be replaced AGAIN.
Aug 2013 115700 mi US $180	They thought a noise was the water pump going out, so they replaced it.
Jul 2015 157500 mi US $50	O2 Sensor
Mar 2016 167000 mi US $45	Left rear shock was shot.
Jul 2017 196000 mi US $120	Possible wheel bearing noise from rear, so replaced both sides.

Mazda Mazda3 in Beijing, China Jul 2013 - Jun 2019
Sep 2017 183520 mi $120	changed out the battery

Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2017
Jun 2012 23000 mi US $1000	Replaced clutch (son learned to drive manual with this car so it failed early)

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2010
Oct 2008 7000 mi	CD player often got stuck when ejecting disc. Dealer realigned radio faceplate, as per factory TSB. Still has problem but not as often as before.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014 53700 mi US $1100	replace ac compressor
Nov 2016 77700 mi US $160	air pressure sensor in one tire broken, replaced sensor
Jun 2017 84000 mi US $1000	new clutch and flywheel
Nov 2017 87000 mi US $120	windshield wiper motor not working, at dealer cost $120 to diagnose problem, price of $450 to replace motor, decide not to replace

Mazda Mazda3 in North Dakota, United States May 2012 - Sep 2017
Jun 2012 55000 mi US $400	Driver's side door lock was sticking and could be unlocked either with unlock button or remote key fob, but not both
Apr 2013 59000 mi US $450	Front passenger door lock actuator was malfunctioning and was replaced
Jun 2013 59000 mi US $450	Radiator leaked and needed to be replaced. Not what you would expect on a car that is barely out of warranty.
Nov 2014 63600 mi US $300	CEL was triggered by faulty oxygen sensor. There was no change in car drivability, but I had the sensor replaced anyway. All is fixed.
May 2015 65900 mi US $40	Low beam headlight bulb was out and was replaced
Oct 2016 72200 mi US $120	Bottom plastic engine cover (or whatever the proper term is) got dislodged after driving through a puddle and was replaced.
Jun 2017 75000 mi US $1100	Front and rear suspension components (shocks and struts) were replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2013
Apr 2010 49200 mi US $1000	AC Compressor locked up. It and drier needed replaced.
Jan 2013 40000 mi US $900	Compressor locked up. Had to replace compressor and drier, evacuate system. This is the SECOND time for an OEM compressor failure with this car. (First was at 46k)

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2014
Mar 2009 13000 mi	Loose fuel filler cap.
Jun 2009 16000 mi	Partial loss of AC coolant. No leak detected. Recharged. Also, "Check Engine" light on again. Same problem as earlier-fuel line pressure indicating loose filler cap, but not possible. Suspect bad cap, dealer reset light, no cap replace until happens again

Mazda Mazda3 in Kansas, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017 258000 mi US $225	Exhaust leak. New muffler.
Dec 2017 262000 mi	Clutch replacement, 262,000 miles

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Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2014
Jan 2010 54400 mi	Shaking at highway speeds. Motor Mount #3 fixed. Mechanic noticed oil under car and discovered broken oil pan. Replaced under extended warranty.
Sep 2011 93000 mi	Loud rattling coming from rear drivers side. Dealership said it was it was a broken inner support for the fender and it would need body work to fix. I declined and haven't heard the noise since. While in the shop for the rattling, the tech noticed my transmission pan was cracked and leaking badly. They ordered the parts and I returned a week later to have it replaced. Transmission pan replaced. I NEVER noticed liquid in my parking spot at home however.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 4960 mi	Front suspension noise while going over speed bumps in cold (0 C) weather. Swaybar bushings needed lubrication.
Jan 2008 4960 mi

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Oct 2017
Apr 2009 25420 mi C $50	Control arms were squeaking while driving over bumps. Needed to be replaced.
Jun 2009 28520 mi	Wheel bearings worn out on front driver side. Humming noise is noticeable at speed.
Aug 2009 32240 mi	Another worn wheel bearing replaced.
Mar 2010 41540 mi	Squeeking sound from front suspension. Replaced sway bar bushings.
Aug 2010 47400 mi	Parking brake cable needed replacement.
Dec 2011 67580 mi C $400	Trailing arm bushing was worn, needed replacement.
Mar 2015 111600 mi C $800	Replaced OEM struts. Was blown and leaking oil.
Jun 2015 114700 mi C $75	Worn stabilizer link. Replaced with new.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Feb 2020
May 2013 62000 mi US $250	Check engine light was on and the engine was overheating. The problem was a faulty thermostat that was stuck closed and won't open.

Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2022
Jul 2008 4000 mi	Felt vibration through steering wheel at highway speeds. Motor Mounts replaced per TSB and 4 Wheel Road Force Balance performed. 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.
Aug 2010 33000 mi	Plastic grip part of gas cap broke off of threaded part of gas cap. Dealer gave me a new gas cap under orig warranty.
Oct 2010 35000 mi	Felt vibration while driving. Found motor mount rubber compressed. Replaced motor mount rubber.
Nov 2013 75000 mi US $250	During inspection, tech found water pump pulley not coming in contact with belt correctly. Half side of belt worn. Replaced pulley and belt.
Dec 2014 88000 mi US $425	Automatic transmission leaking fluid. Tech found leak at seam. Unable to repair. Replaced transmission with Mazda out of warranty assistance.
Dec 2015 100000 mi US $857	Right front strut leaking oil. Replaced both front struts.
May 2016 105000 mi US $165	Left rear shock leaking oil. Replaced both rear shocks
Mar 2018 129000 mi US $190	Master power window switch and power mirror switch were failing. Replaced both switches
Jul 2021 166000 mi US $900	Lower controls arms worn out. Replaced both lower control arms Replaced worn serpentine and a/c belts, replaced belt tensioner
Jan 2022 175000 mi US $400	Ball joint clunking sound from front end. Found front lower control arm ball joints worn. Replaced lower left and right lower control arms. Serpentine and ac belts worn, replaced belts and belt tensioner

Mazda Mazda3 in Puerto Rico Apr 2008 - Sep 2012
Feb 2011 29000 mi	A/C blower bad. Replaced. Driver's seat belt not reacting completely. System replaced.
Jan 2012 US $42	Engine started overheating. After some tests, decided it was either a clogged radiator (unlikely) or bad thermostat. Replaced thermostat. In the meantime, drove slow and used the heater as radiator. ;-)
Jun 2012 41000 mi	Passenger side power lock seems to be slipping (tries to lock and unlock but does not complete travel)

Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2014
Jun 2010 31000 mi	My engine emissions evacuation vacuum pump failed and had to be replaced.
Sep 2010 34000 mi	Front passenger door speaker went out intermittedly when MP3 player was activated. Mechanic had to replace a faulty wire
Oct 2010 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.
Nov 2010 36100 mi	Engine light stayed on. Dealership had to reset the fuses. Engine Evacuation Emissions Pump malfunctioned again. Not sure why, but they had to replace it a 2nd time. Lighter coil went out. Replaced by dealer as it was under extended warranty.
Dec 2010 38000 mi	Wire in speaker malfunctioned again. Dealer not sure why. Changed all wires on passenger side door leading up to radio.
Jan 2011 47700 mi US $250	Automatic pressure sensor gauge on tire broke. Had to buy a new tire and install a new pressure sensor gauge
Mar 2011 41000 mi	Power steering light came on and malfunctioned causing the car hard to steer. 2nd time it happened and a part of the recall. Power steering gauge went out and dealer fixed it under my warranty. Then it malfunctioned again and by then there was a recall and it was completely replaced. So far it's working fine.
Aug 2012 61700 mi	4th time dual tire pressure sensors malfunctioned and had to be replaced.
Jan 2013 51800 mi US $250	5th time we had to have a tire sensor replaced and no one can tell us why this keeps happening. We drove the car less this quarter.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
May 2009 25000 mi	Engine overheating Front motor mount broken
Apr 2011 62000 mi	Driver side side power door lock stopped working. Air conditioning compressor broke. Would have cost $1,600 to fix.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2014
Jul 2011 69420 mi	driver window motor is not responding accurately
Aug 2012 83700 mi C $550	Cosmetic Rust is showing on front driver side wheel well. $250.00 was asked to repair and blend the driver side panel. No work done. Window motor for front driver side still operating on and off. Seems to malfunction in colder weather.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Nov 2015
Dec 2010 68000 mi	LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT
Mar 2012 80000 mi	DIY repair; lube shift linkage as car failed to start in park on occasion.
Dec 2012 87000 mi US $700	Front right strut leaking. Replaced front struts.
Aug 2013 94000 mi US $85	A/C recharged, cooled for a few days. Further diagnosis and repairs will be needed.
Nov 2015 115000 mi	A/C never fixed.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2015
Mar 2013 59000 mi	Sticking thermostat replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2017
Jul 2012 47500 mi	Driver's door will not lock with remote. Unlocks ok
Sep 2012 50000 mi US $200	replaced both front door lock actuators
Mar 2013 54000 mi US $100	replace battery
Oct 2013 56300 mi US $15	Check engine light. Code P2404. Replaced fuel cap and all seems to be well.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - May 2015
Feb 2013 76000 mi	During oil change, dealer noticed seeping oil pan gasket. Car is CPO and gasket was replaced at no charge under CPO extended powertrain warranty.
Feb 2014 88200 mi	Valve cover gasket leak identified during routine oil change. Gasket replaced under CPO extended warranty. Loaner provided.
Jul 2014 94800 mi US $250	During oil change, car diagnosed with 2 leaking front struts. Complete strut kits purchased online and installed by self.
Aug 2014 96000 mi US $30	Car would fail to start intermittently while in park (would start in neutral). Diagnosed as rusty lock cable lever per TSB 05-012-08. Temporary fix was penetrating oil and lubricant to loosen stuck part. Parts replced once received.
May 2015 104000 mi	Engine coolant temp sensor failed. Car overheated and lost all coolant. Terminal Engine Failure.

Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2022
Aug 2014 94400 mi US $100	Motor mount which is a common problem that I knew of when I purchase the car
Nov 2017 149000 mi	Check light came on. No problem detected and it was reset

Mazda Mazda3 in Iran Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
Aug 2013 50220 mi $200	Automatic transmission did not work properly and it remained in gear 1 or 2 and no shift to other gears. The problem occurred because of late transmission oil replacement and some plates in the gearbox were out of order.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014
May 2014 63000 mi US $20	Replaced right rear sway end link bushing due to rattle. Rattle got louder. Took to garage and mechanic tightened both nuts and rattle is 90% gone.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2020
Mar 2015 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, (4) back shocks & struts / alignment
Jul 2015 92000 mi US $65	Check engine light came on: P0442. Small leak in evap. Did a smoke test & all I needed a new gas cap. Wanted to not get the part but they said I would fail emissions as is & mine is up the next month. Paid the $64 for test & mazda gas cap.
Feb 2016 102000 mi US $40	Headlight went out.
Jun 2016 108000 mi US $1000	Two trips to shop. Had to get Maryland State inspection: Fixed left headlight alignment (brighter now). Fixed rear bumper damage. Replaced both rear brake calipers, rear rotors, rear pads, brake flush. Oil change.
Apr 2017 112000 mi US $500	Second visit - Warped Rotors (Brake Pads, Rotors) and CV Axle. Third - 02 Sensor Replacement.

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2018
Sep 2014 104000 mi US $1100	leaky RF shock; replaced front struts and rear shocks
Mar 2016 115000 mi US $350	replaced leaking a/c high pressure line
Apr 2018 123000 mi US $900	all coolant hoses replaced as preventive measure

Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2011 - May 2014
Sep 2011 32000 mi	The air pressure sensor in one of the tires also needed to be replaced.
Apr 2014 81000 mi	Terrible noise. Rear shock was broken at top. Repaired free because shock was replaced before and warranty on it.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2015
Oct 2011 18600 mi	First Cold weather: No cabin heating. Dealer replaced engine Thermostat, under warranty. Problem fixed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2020
Nov 2017 93000 mi US $200	Replaced front struts and rear shocks, and both front and read stabilizer links. Replaced front brake rotors - had stock until now. Rear suspension creaking, cannot identify the culprit. Taking into account prior warranty repairs (tire rods and something else in front suspension) it looks like suspension is the weakest part of this car. Other than that is is fantastic.
Dec 2017 93000 mi US $60	Driver window motor died. Replaced myself.
Jun 2018 97000 mi US $400	Replaced CV axle and lower control arm, partially solved front end vibrations

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014
Aug 2009 10000 mi	Replaced Failed Alternator
Sep 2012 47000 mi	The internal emergency trunk release handle fell off by itself. The plastic clips holding it worked loose from their sleeve. Removed the rear trunk upholstered cover and reattached the trunk release.
Nov 2012 49700 mi	The front-right speaker has developed a very obnoxious rattle. I never play my car stereo loudly, and have always taken care not to abuse it. An annoyance I wouldn't expect so soon in this car's life.
Jun 2014 59000 mi	The speaker rattle was never fixed. It was annoying, but never critical enough to motivate a fix.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2015
Sep 2011 60000 mi	AC intermittently does not function. Dealer could not replicate.
Jan 2012 67000 mi US $100	AC Compressor failure due to missing bolt.
Jun 2013 78000 mi	Left front strut leak, replacement required.
Sep 2013 80000 mi US $750	Main bolt securing engine-transmission mount backed out, resulting in the engine nearly falling out and onto the road. Tow was required. Falling engine disconnected from hoses and broke the front axle which required replacement.
Aug 2014 93000 mi US $337	CV axle boot torn

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2020
Apr 2018 99100 mi US $850	front strut needed replacement since both had obvious fluid loss; dealer said the expected lifespan of the part was ~70k and mine lasted longer than expected

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013 24480 mi C $210	idler pully bearing shot; replaced idler and belts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2009
Nov 2007	Fuse box cover had a broken snap/tab.
Dec 2009 33000 mi	Leaking oil pan.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Feb 2011
Sep 2008 11000 mi	The front passenger side window was sticking. The dealer claimed that some adhesive was in the window channel causing it to stick in the closed position. They cleaned out the adhesive residue.
Apr 2009 20000 mi	Passenger side window sticking again. Dealer lubricated the window track. Front driver side door seal was coming loose. Dealer reattached the seal.
Aug 2009 24000 mi	Car started running hot. A/C stopped blowing cold air. The dealer replaced the thermostat and the problems were resolved.
Mar 2010 32000 mi	An engine motor mount began to leak fluid. The motor mount was replaced.
Jun 2010 34000 mi	One of the ignition keys stopped being able to start the car. A new key was ordered and needs to be "programmed".
Jul 2010 35000 mi	The faulty key was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015 140000 mi US $4100	transmission had been on its way out for months as my dad never changed the atx fluid. at the end i couldn't shift properly. glad to have it back though. torn motor mount was replaced for free

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2008 - Dec 2011
May 2009 14880 mi	Ticking noise while idling on cold start. Replaced AC compressor. Noise when turning and going over bumps. Replaced steering shaft. Ordered power steering pump. Backordered.
Aug 2009 19220 mi	Installed new power steering pump.
Sep 2009 20460 mi	General noise/rattle issues, replaced weather stripping folding on window frame. Mechanic noticed right rear shock leaking, replaced it.
Dec 2009 24800 mi	Seal on rear hatchback torn, dealer replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - Apr 2009
Dec 2008 4000 mi	Front left windshield wiper stopped working; replaced. Transmission fluid leak noticed by mechanic while in for wiper motor; replaced pan under transmission that had filled with fluid and apparently burned or otherwise destroyed the pan. Got a call the next day saying they'd installed the wrong part to fix the transmission leak; took car back in, correct part installed. Rear wiper motor stopped working; replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2012
Aug 2008 10000 mi	Horn was going off, as though an alarm had been set off. Manufacturer/dealer replaced module. Problem persisted. I figured out that remote was sending a bad signal causing the panic button alarm to activate. Remote replaced by dealer. Problem solved.
Nov 2008 16000 mi	Car was overheating. Drove it to repair shop where they diagnosed bad thermostat (they said was unusual for such a new car). Thermostat was replaced, problem fixed. Drove the car from Cleveland to Atlanta for Thanksgiving with absolutely no problems.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015 71080 mi C $224	Oil filled engine mount leaked and failed. Replaced engine mount.
Jul 2015 73860 mi C $143	stabilizer link (driver side) replaced due to knocking.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States May 2008 - Aug 2020
Jun 2011 37000 mi	AC would run cold then warm on and off during extreme hot and humid day. Vehicle driveable with no other problem. Dealer spent most of the afternoon diagnosing and replacing the air conditioner thermostat controller, no charge for service.
Jan 2012 61300 mi	Tire Sensor on tire # 4 and tire # 2 failed. Replaced by Mazda Full Warranty.
Dec 2012 49000 mi US $135	Battery suddenly went dead. Replaced small OEM Panasonic battery with a larger Interstate Megatron battery.
Jun 2015 69000 mi US $155	Car could be started intermittenly in park and can always start in neutral. Original Neutral, Safety-Starter switch replaced. No trouble codes or info on car's computer.
Jan 2017 76700 mi	Transmission going out of 5th gear and 4th gear into 3rd gear at 60 MPH. Dash indicator light for transmission gear out. Replaced Neutral Safety Starter Sensor for AT. Transmission back to normal and dash light operational again. Covered under warranty. N/C
Jun 2017 80000 mi	Neutal starter switch not working perfectly. Part was replaced under warranty.. A/C only blowing slightly cool air. Refrigerant recharge.
Aug 2017 84000 mi US $87	Passenger Rear Rotor Warped and Drivers Rear Rotor scored. Both Rear Rotors and Brake Pads replaced.
Dec 2018 89281 mi US $35	Original OEM Mazda gas cap broke. OEM Mazda part purchased from dealer and installed $35.40.
Apr 2019 90971 mi US $34	Driver side original rear shock was leaking and not functioning. Rear brake pads worn. Replaced with Bosch OEM brake pads
Jul 2019 94198 mi US $1617	Cleaned and lubed both front caliper sliding pins with Bosch Full Synthetic brake lube. Replaced front axle wheel bearing, replaced both front lower control arms, replaced both sides stabilized links, replaced rotten transmission pan and filter, four wheel wheel alignment.
Oct 2019 94719 mi US $200	Hard starting. No fuel to fuel injectors. Relay for fuel pump replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Oct 2017 79000 mi US $1107	Had the TCM replaced. Before repair, transmission would shift harsh and only shift from 1st through 3rd gear. Shifting into reverse when TCM would fail would cause jerking and violent shift. Light would come on dash "AT" showing transmission module failed. After TCM was replaced with new one, everything worked perfectly. This repair cost also includes new rear shocks.
Dec 2017 82000 mi US $65	Performed alignment after car pulled to the right. Also had tires balanced and rotated.
Apr 2018 86000 mi US $3200	Transmission completely failed with only 86,000 miles. This was after routine transmission fluid changes and preventative maintenance. Took to Landis Transmission in Lancaster and they said it was a faulty transmission. Had entire transmission replaced with a used one with 51,000 miles. Mazda wanted over $4000 for a new transmission so opted for a used one with a warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2011
Oct 2008	At around 300 miles, dash light indicated the "electronic brake distribution..." failed. Manual said this might lockup rear brakes. Took to dealer, they had to order and install part. Dealer never called me once. I always had to call to find status.
Aug 2010 18200 mi	NHTSA Action Number: PE10021 NHTSA investigating sttering pump issues for some Mazdas. Car lost power steering when hot. Very hard to turn wheel once power steering lost. Dealer knew about issue and fixed.
Feb 2011 26000 mi	ABS module failed, locking up front left wheel. All other wheels had no brake pressure. Extremely hazardous condition if we had to use brakes that required ABS again (full emergency stop).

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2022
Feb 2013 44800 mi US $700	Upstream oxygen sensor.
Nov 2016 65000 mi US $400	Rear upper control arms.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Jan 2018
Jun 2010 39060 mi	Intermittent no-start condition with transmission lever in Park position, started OK in Neutral. Repaired by cleaning, adjusting and lubricating the selector lever cable at the transmission.
Jun 2013 79980 mi C $300	Had the left front wheel bearing replaced, which neccessitated a wheel alignment which is a wear item.
Aug 2015 106300 mi	Replaced O2 Sensor after diagnosing a CEL for the first emission test. The total expense for the part was $140.00
Jan 2017 104140 mi C $700	Rear shock mounts disintegrated and needed replacing. New shocks were installed at the same time !
Feb 2017 121520 mi C $129	AT warning light on /off intermittently. Electronic solenoid sticking in transmission, and transmission needs to be replaced. Replacing with rebuild estimated at $5K or so. Two Transmission related CELs stated on diagnosis report.
Jun 2017 123380 mi C $625	Replaced the old TCM (Transmission Control Module) with a newer version. A CEL and AT light were intermittent - The transmission would go into 'safe' mode and would not shift properly, or it was a harsh shift 1st and 3rd gear only. Shutting the engine OFF and a restart would sometimes cure the problem. This is a common problem with this car, and can occur anytime. AT warning light on /off intermittently. The dealer wanted $5k to rebuild the transmission. Studied a lot of Mazda forums on the internet, and determined the problem was the TCM, but a replacement part from the dealer was $750.00 + HST and labour to install it. I managed to get a new current one from Scarborough Mazda for $550.00 + HST and 2 hours of my time to install it - plug 'n play. Problem solved - it ran and shifted like a brand new car! Mazda has to be aware of the TCM problem by now, and should have issued a TSB to cover the situation, so dealers and their technicians could accurately diagnose and repair this obvious 'long term' reliability issue.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2011 12600 mi	failed left front strut which I brought to their attention
Jul 2011 14000 mi	While in for wiper recall, mechanic noticed engine mount #3 had failed and it was replaced under existing warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Dec 2010 33500 mi	Replaced passenger side motor mount. Replaced passenger side motor mount, under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2015
Apr 2008 9000 mi	Steering wheel air bag failure. Steering wheel air bag module replaced. Had high resistance measurement.
Dec 2010 45000 mi	warranty replacement of power steering assist.
Sep 2014 115000 mi US $250	New rear calipers. They were rusted solid so calipers did not move. Beyond rebuild.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2019
Jun 2017 142000 mi US $100	Replaced lower right control arm ball joint
Dec 2017 146000 mi US $225	Replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors.
May 2018 149000 mi US $608	New front struts & rear shocks - both sides. Front wheel alignment

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2019
Feb 2014 45000 mi US $182	Replace battery and clean terminals
Jan 2015 54500 mi US $70	Replaced drivers side low beam headlight bulb
Jan 2017 72000 mi US $150	9V plug in dashboard needed replacement.
Aug 2017 75000 mi US $1600	Both rear shocks repaired Pump to rack power steering hose replaced Engine mount #3 replaced
Oct 2017 79000 mi US $365	Piece of undercarriage below the engine had come loose and fallen off during driving.
Mar 2018 82600 mi US $70	Left Headlight low beam bulb replaced
Aug 2018 86000 mi US $1740	AC failed while driving. Compressor and belts required replacement. Front brake pad service V-Belt/Alternator Belt required replacement

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2015 - May 2019
Oct 2015 68700 mi	Air intake. MAF dirty. Mechanic cleaned for free
Apr 2016 75300 mi US $19	Changed original headlight bulb
Dec 2017 97000 mi US $20	Passenger side brake light and socket burned out
May 2019 110500 mi US $129	LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE. 1ST MAJOR REPAIR IN 12 YEARS OF HARD CITY DRIVING DEAD BATTERY ALMOST 3 YEARS TO THE DAY. ALSO REPLACED BY AAA. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THEIR BATTERIES DON'T LAST AS LONG AS INTERSTATE BRAND

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 94000 mi US $40	Motor mount, passenger side
Jan 2017 89500 mi US $75	Right rear lower control arm bushing replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Apr 2015 85000 mi	Leaking head gasket
Jun 2016 114000 mi US $750	New Shocks/ Struts/Lower control arms New brakes and rotors

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012 32000 mi US $90	Bad battery
Jan 2013 68700 mi US $270	#3 motor mount bad
Nov 2014 51700 mi US $200	suspension, not sure what.
Oct 2015 62000 mi US $1800	tie in to stabilizer rear sway bar. rear shocks. front struts. tensioner on belts. belts.
Dec 2016 75000 mi US $1400	clutch master cylinder and solenoid engine mount
Jan 2018 79000 mi US $690	O2 sensor
Feb 2021 96000 mi US $2000	Circuit on ABS faulty

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2008 - Nov 2010
May 2009 12400 mi C $222	Sunroof not sitting flush when closed. Did not leak. Just cosmetic. Noticed at delivery, not repaired because I forgot about it. Aways after service I would remember.
Sep 2010 32240 mi	Vehicle in for service, tech noted that block heater was leaking around seal, replaced free of charge under warranty

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2012
Apr 2010 33000 mi	Shift lever pin BROKE just 8 days after the dealer replaced the entire clutch. They said it was just a coincidence.
May 2010 33000 mi	Dealer admitted that battery was not correctly connected by them after the clutch repair.Result was shorting out the electrical items in the car. Damage sustained to the battery and connectors. Dealer states wiring harness was not damaged.
Jun 2012 60000 mi	recall power steering. had gone out twice while idling in 100+ temps with AC on. turning car off and letting it sit for 15 minutes fixed it.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - May 2018
Jun 2010 34720 mi	While driving steering light on dash board came om, power steering failed, hard to steer. Safely parked to the side, 15 min. of the car being turned off, a restart fixed it. Called dealer and parts back ordered. Steering pump problem.
Oct 2011 50220 mi	Power Steering recall. It had started to fail in my car.
Dec 2011 55800 mi C $300	4 spark plugs were fouled. According to the mechanic, the fitting was loose and he had to tap the holes to get the new spark plugs to fit.
Sep 2015 77500 mi C $900	Engine mount worn down Front shocks replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011 57000 mi US $500	replaced a/c compressor and clutch. replaced a/c compressor and clutch.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2011 - Feb 2014
Nov 2011 32000 mi	lost power steering. Electical connection to power steering pump was reseated, which seems to have corrected the problem.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2022
Dec 2009 35000 mi	Interior rear hatch door handle fell out. Mechanic re-installed.
Jan 2010 36000 mi	Auto-dim mirror intermittently fails to automatically dim. Auto dim mirror was replaced. New mirror does not have any problems.
Mar 2012 94000 mi US $650	Vehicle felt "loose" when hitting bumps. Shocks/Struts were losing rebound control. All Shocks, Struts, and associated mounts where replaced with Koni brand "FSD" shocks/struts. Original Springs where still in normal condition.
Aug 2012 103400 mi US $110	Lower engine to subframe mount had a deteriorated bushing, replaced with an genuine mazda mount
Nov 2013 133900 mi US $850	Drivers side rear tire regularly has irregular wear on inside tread blocks. -Replaced rear suspension longitudinal control arms with genuine Mazda parts for worn bushings and corroded arms. -Installed Aftemarket camber and toe adjust arms
Nov 2014 155400 mi US $93	Popping/clunking noise observed from rear suspension at low speeds over bumps. Replaced rear sway bar end links with new mazdaspeed 3 units. Larger holes drilled to accommodate stronger endlinks.
Dec 2015 178000 mi US $140	Rear suspension camber control arms had severly worn outer bushings causing poor tire wear ("scalloping" tires) and rattling noise. Replaced control arms, everything functions normal again.
Oct 2016 186200 mi US $1100	Rear shock leaking fluid and made an intermittant rattling noise. Replaced shocks with new Koni units. Struts, endlinks, front control arms for preventative maintenance.

Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2017
Nov 2013 46000 mi US $1600	The ABS hydraulic unit failed, evidenced by the traction/stability control light staying on, requiring replacement of the part. $1,200 for the part, $400 for the rest.
Sep 2014 61000 mi US $65	Topside motor mount was diagnosed as bad during a state vehicle inspection so replaced it myself.
Nov 2014 64000 mi US $600	Car was making a non-metallic rattling when backing off the throttle, which went away when the brakes were applied. Dealer diagnosed as bad driver-side CV and intermediate shafts. Both were replaced.
Feb 2016 91000 mi US $700	The timing cover was leaking after being diagnosed as seeping 2.5 years earlier - it got removed and fixed. Out of nowhere, the car would not start. It would crank and crank and cough like it wanted to start, but wouldn't. Not a battery issue. But of course, once towed, the car started up perfectly every time, so diagnosis wasn't possible.
Jun 2016 98000 mi US $311	Vibration and alignment issue diagnosed as issue with right side inner/outer tied rod ends being rusted together, preventing proper adjustment - both replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2018
Mar 2014 69000 mi US $1000	Replaced A/C compressor.
Apr 2015 74200 mi US $600	Leak sensor replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States May 2009 - Jul 2010
May 2010 38000 mi US $459	A/C stopped cooling. Then went on trip when mechanic could not repair same day. Overheated 200 miles into 650 mile trip. Now overheating and no A/C at 37,600 miles, just over warranty. Mechanic replaced thermostat and radiator all set.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2015
Jan 2015 82500 mi	coil spring broke

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Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2017
Feb 2010 22000 mi	Check engine light on. Would not stay off, even after reset by dealer.
Jan 2011 34000 mi	Thermostat stuck. Replaced
Feb 2016 112000 mi US $20	Headlight went out
Jun 2016 118000 mi US $18	Low beam headlight went out again
Sep 2017 143000 mi US $18	Headlight out again

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Nov 2006 - Feb 2022
Oct 2014 87300 mi US $1000	VVT Actuator and timing chain failure

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2015
Jan 2007 1000 mi	Gas gauge was not working when tank was filled for delivery. After taking delivery I noticed that at 0 mph I was really going about 20 mph. After taking the car back I was told that the tech probably bumped the needle when repairing the gas gauge.
Jun 2011 41000 mi	Variable Valve Timing Actuator had become loose and caused a rattle on starting the engine which I had not noticed but the service tech did notice. Actuator was tightened and the timing chain which had become stretched was replaced.
Nov 2011 45000 mi	Fuel pump in the gas tank failed and also shorted out the wiring harness. There was only one wiring harness in the U.S. in California. The interior of the car had to be removed to replace the harness. The pump and harness were successfully replaced and ev
Apr 2012 47000 mi	Engine started to overheat in 75 degree weather. Water pump and thermostat were replaced.
Mar 2013 56000 mi US $450	Front strut was leaking. Replaced both front struts including rubber mountings and rubber bushings. Noise from rear of car on bumpy roads. Replaced sway bar bushings.
Mar 2014 64000 mi US $330	Replace motor mount

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010 23000 mi US $45	Racing at Thunderhill, Willows, CA. On track the check engine light came on, (P700), misfire code. Mechanic cleared code and light has not come on since.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2012
Mar 2007 3000 mi	Heard clunking in engine bay during hard accel to freeway. Asked dealer to check engine mount under battery tray for proper torque. Bolt was checked and confirmed to be tight. No repairs made.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Hawaii, United States Nov 2006 - Jan 2009
Nov 2008 11000 mi	Motor mount failed causing motor to 'fall'. Driver side axle popped out, exhaust tweaked. All fixed over Thanksgiving weekend.
Dec 2008 11000 mi	When I got the car back from the motor mount repair, shift knob had been broken/screwed on wrong. Dealership immediately ordered new knob and received it in about a week.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2010
Oct 2009 35500 mi	Tire pressure sensor has malfunctioned. The shop couldn't fix the problem and I was unwilling to check all 4 tires for a faulty sensor, so I left until I get to a dealer.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2012 - Sep 2012
Feb 2012 63620 mi C $200	Took the car into dealership for a transmission fluid flush, came out with a whine in the transmission. Took it back, they are replacing the entire transmission.
Mar 2012 63860 mi C $240	Same issue as previous, new transmission didn't fix it. So they replaced the power steering pump which also did not fix it! Radiator hose split, causing overheating
Apr 2012 64660 mi	Previous transmission noise issue. Added friction modifier to fluid to avoid differentional slipping. Was the whining noise at low speed turns
Aug 2012 70220 mi C $200	Pin hole in radiator, leaking

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011 54300 mi US $290	PCV valve stuck open

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2013
Apr 2007 3000 mi	Loose nut on rear stabilizer bar. Had to replace stabilizer bar link. Also, two days rental car.
Jul 2007 6000 mi	Replaced one spark plug & coil based on ECU data. Also reflashed ECU to latest firmware revision G.
Oct 2007 11000 mi	CEL for intake runner flap. Was subject of a recall anyway; replaced actuator. Also updated ECU firmware on another recall.
Sep 2009 40000 mi	EGR valve malfunction Test system crashed during ECU firmware update, destroying ECU. ECU had to be returned to factory for repair and all data re-entered and updated.
Dec 2011 68000 mi US $81	Replaced evap solenoid
May 2012 73200 mi US $10	Front shocks noisy - lubricated shocks and front ARB bushings
Nov 2012 80200 mi	Starting battery was weak - cranked slowly after sitting for a few days. Replaced with Optima Red Top.
Jan 2013 81000 mi	Loose upper strut nut. Clunking noise

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Georgia, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011 57000 mi	VVT actuator was replaced under warranty. This is a fairly common problem and there is a TSB.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Oregon, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2014
Aug 2011 34000 mi US $200	replaced oem pads. Found rodent crushed in front lright caliper.
Jan 2012 40000 mi US $250	Drivers window switch failed.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2006 - Feb 2011
Oct 2006 1860 mi	Sticky Throttle Actuator for Choke. On the verge of TSB
Dec 2006 2480 mi	MAF sensor malfunction in cold weather.
Jan 2008 13020 mi	Shutter valve replaced and ECU reprogrammed to new specs.
Mar 2009 23560 mi	Rear strut seals torn and leaking. Replacement parts covered under warranty, but opted to replace with 3rd party coil overs.
Jun 2010 34720 mi C $350	Rear chambers where way off (-11) and it took several additional hours between on a lift and a wheel alignment rig to correct.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011 64000 mi	EGR Valve was clogged with carbon build up and debris, threw a P0401 Code. Cleaned EGR valve of carbon, check engine light went off, light returned about 1 month later, same code. Unaware of how to resolve problem. Fuel prob running rich.
Mar 2011 64000 mi US $600	Sirius Satellite Radio Read: Antenna Fail. Never fixed it. Never worked right... Common problem with MazdaSpeed3's

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Oct 2006 - Dec 2019
Jan 2014 25300 mi US $200	Got CEL with code P0128: coolant running cold. Thermostat was stuck open and was replaced (OEM part ~$60). Apparently a common problem in Mazda 3's. Fuel economy improved after fix.
Jun 2014 51000 mi US $850	During last repair, mechanic reported a leaking rear shock. Replaced all four shocks/struts with Koni yellows (~$525 from a website on sale). Labor was about $325.
Mar 2015 63000 mi US $80	Battery was low (after 8 years), so replaced it.
Nov 2017 84000 mi US $10	Navigation/radio restarted several (10+) times during a 10 mile drive. Wasn't particularly cold or wet, but cleaned battery connections and problem seemed to resolve.
Jul 2019 96000 mi US $30	AC running warm, required recharging. Used aftermarket kit.
Aug 2019 96000 mi US $100	Engine sounded would make a loud "zipping" sound on start-up. Independent mechanic tightened up the timing chain, but did not resolve the problem. Turns out it was the failed VVT actuator that is common in this generation of mazda turbo engines. Also replaced worn motor mount #3. Engine made zipping zound on start. Mechanic diagnosed it as a loose timing chain and adjusted it.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2022
Mar 2008 9000 mi	High-pressure fuel pump was not delivering sufficient pressure. Pump was replaced.
Apr 2008 10000 mi US $110	Heat shield covering heater hoses in engine compartment was damaged (torn).
Feb 2009 16400 mi	1. Defective fuel purge valve was replaced under warranty. 2. Rust was discovered under both roof rails. Areas were repainted and both rubber roof rails were replaced under warranty.
Mar 2009 17000 mi US $94	Driver's-side inside door handle rattled- body shop technician removed interior door panel, tightened door-handle mounting screws, and re-installed the interior door panel. Rattle disappeared.
Apr 2009 18000 mi	Rainwater entered and pooled in spare tire well. Diagnosed as defective rubber seal around rear windshield wiper shaft. Replacement seal was ordered for future installation.
May 2009 18000 mi	Engine rattled on start-up. Diagnosed as a problem with the variable-valve adjustment mechanism. Problem was repaired under original manufacturer's warranty.
Dec 2009 19000 mi	Scuff plate on driver's side came loose. Dealer used double-sided adhesive tape to re-attach plate.
May 2010 21300 mi	Closure tab broke off of the battery case. Battery case was replaced.
Jan 2011 20200 mi US $313	Check Engine light came on. Took vehicle in to dealer. Dealer analyzed problem, and discovered that the Bank 1 oxygen sensor was bad. Replaced oxygen sensor. Problem has not recurred. Dealer commented that sensor failure at 24k is unusual
Dec 2011 32000 mi	The passenger-side motor-mount burst and its damping fluid leaked out. The mount was replaced by the dealer under warranty.
Feb 2012 33000 mi US $37	The passenger-side window lip seal had become permanently twisted and deformed, and had to be replaced.
Dec 2012 39000 mi US $13	The molded plastic hand-grip for the rear hatch broke, and was replaced with a new one.
Jul 2013 42200 mi US $110	A latch tab on the battery box broke off. The battery box was replaced.
Sep 2013 43000 mi	The trunk light in the rear failed to turn on/off with opening/closing of the hatch.
Dec 2013 43000 mi US $22	The trunk light in the rear failed to turn on/off with opening/closing of the hatch.
Jan 2014 40000 mi US $20	The trunk light was fixed successfully on the third attempt, mostly because the first two shops simply didn't want to be bothered with it, and the third shop was run by an old-school mechanic who wasn't afraid to tackle repairs.
Feb 2014 45000 mi US $183	All 4 suspension dampeners were replaced.
May 2015 52000 mi	Driver's-side front window regulator wore out, and was replaced.
Aug 2015 53300 mi US $25	Rear brake light bulb socket wore out, and was replaced.
Apr 2016 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.
Jun 2017 63000 mi US $50	The left-hand B-pillar lower interior trim panel had some gouges in it. The owner replaced it.
Sep 2017 64000 mi US $50	The rubber cover of the antenna had cracked, and was replaced.
Mar 2018 65000 mi US $240	The right rear brake caliper began leaking fluid, and was replaced.
May 2018 65000 mi US $118	A belt molding had dry-rotted, and was replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Nevada, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 58000 mi US $700	EGR replaced. Thermostat replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
Sep 2009 38000 mi	Shock Broke just out of warranty. Mazda fixed it out of good faith. Most likely guess I have is I hit a pot hole and it cracked. Dealer replaced both rear shocks with no charge.
Feb 2011 48000 mi US $500	02 sensor that apparantly isn't covered under the powertrain warranty. The dealer won't tell the problem and if it's covered under warranty until you agree to pay 99$ for an inspection. And will only cover the 99$ if the problem is warranty

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Louisiana, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010	Check engine light saying that the engine was running lean. Side molding on driver's side rear door was coming off and would hit driver's door if opened.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2009 44000 mi	Loud rattle at start up TSB preformed under powertrain warranty. VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE Bulletin No: 01-002/08 Last Issued: 01/16/2008
Dec 2009 51000 mi	bad heated O2 sensor replaced heated O2 sensor myself rather than having the dealer do it

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 63000 mi	Minor clunk in front end caused by worn front stabilizer bushings; did not replace/repair.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Kentucky, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2016
Sep 2009 48000 mi	Variable Valve Timing Actuator became noisy on start up. Replaced per Mazda TSB.
Oct 2009 26633 mi	Replace turbocharger
Oct 2010 71000 mi US $700	EGR valve clogged, tripping CEL. EGR valve replaced.
Dec 2010 71000 mi US $369	Right rear shock leaking and noisy; both rear shocks replaced with OEM Mazda parts
Oct 2013 131000 mi US $300	CEL illuminated; fault code was: "Low Coolant Temperature" Dealer replaced thermostat and re-flashed PCM.
Jan 2014 116500 mi US $1269	Replaced front struts and rear shock absorbers with KONI FSDs(front struts were completely worn out) Replaced front strut mounts, bearings, and bump stops while at it
Feb 2014 133000 mi US $89	Both front sway bar bushings were worn, causing a loud knocking sound from the front suspension over bumps and other pavement irregularities. Replacement of both bushings with OEM Mazda parts completely cured the problem.
May 2015 152000 mi US $56	Left rear shock bump stop split

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2016
May 2008 3000 mi	reflashed ECU as per latest TSB [vehicle idles rough]

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2022
Mar 2009 17000 mi	Passenger seat belt receiver (short piece belt snaps into) squeaked. Driver's side had squeaked before. Sounds like a saddle when a horse is riden, appropriately. Didn't need to replace, just adjust/lubricate. All fixed. University Mazda rocks, as usual!
Apr 2012 57300 mi	Factory service order ("recall") to address leaking turbocharger seals. Two levels - does turbo need replacing? or merely change seals. They changed my seals, no more problems. Symptom is blue smoke when accelerating after idle.
Nov 2012 65600 mi	Turbo seal, which had been replaced before, was leking a bit, resulting in the notorious grey/blue smoke with acceleration after idle. They cleaned seal area, and this seems to have helped.
Jul 2013 72500 mi	Air was not always cool, sometimes not, sometimes cool. Compressor replaced. Bearings were going out. Also some peripheral bits were replaced.
Sep 2013 75000 mi	Trip in summer. Oil level from "full" to almost empty in 500 miles. Shop there could not find leak. Didn't burn any oil in 1000 mile return. My shop asked me to monitor. Burning (?) about a quart every 750, will report...
Jan 2014 67300 mi	As reported before, burning oil. Rings bad. Luckily, had ext. warranty: they'll replace entire long block most of engine. Don't fault Mazda, good car, s*** happens (material failure, bad day on assembly line, whatever.... :) new engine :)
Apr 2015 88500 mi	Fuel injector failure. Extended warranty covered Sway bar bushings worn out
Aug 2015 92100 mi	2nd fuel injector failure (different cylinder than April's fuel injector failure
Dec 2015 95000 mi US $100	Driver door window switch failure. Quick fix ten minutes. Extended warranty covered but I paid deductible
Jun 2016 99000 mi US $400	Driver side window switch failed
Sep 2016 102000 mi US $1500	Two injectors had gone out earlier, but covered by extended warranty. That ended 2000 miles ago, now these went. Maybe because of nature of engine (hi po) 100 is all I might expect out of injectors, but disappointing and expensive.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Sep 2009 - May 2011
Aug 2009 42000 mi US $1000	Shocks were blown out, replaced with aftermarket.
Mar 2010 49000 mi US $70	Suspension bushings were worn, had to replace.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011
Jun 2011 67000 mi	Replace front left strut
Jul 2011 68000 mi	Replaced front strut

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Missouri, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 31000 mi	Blew the rear, passenger-side shock.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2011
Oct 2009 25125 mi	Struts, control arms, and sway bar bushings all replaced Front Struts, Control Arms, Sway bar endlinks and bushings. Because of clunk over bumps - Warrantied EGR Valve Replacement for Check engine light - Warrantied
Feb 2011 42000 mi	The struts and shocks were blown.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010 37000 mi	For the second time in 3 years, the engine mounts failed, resulting in catastrophic engine failure. Awaiting satisfactory solution.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2009 - Mar 2013
Mar 2010 21080 mi	Purge Solenoid tripped CEL..Took it to dealership, they replaced it within the hour at NO cost
Jan 2011 28520 mi C $62	Turbo was smoking. Took it to dealership. Warranty covered parts and labour. Received car back next day

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2022
Mar 2014 82000 mi US $200	All four shocks are blown and rattle. I replaced myself with aftermarket shocks. rears are done. will be doing the fronts in the next few weeks.
May 2014 83000 mi	Car went into "Limp mode" and would barely move. parked it and tried to start it again 24 hours later and problem disappeared.
Sep 2015 96000 mi	CEL Light for insufficient Coolant temperature. Replaced the thermostat. soot had collected and was preventing the EGR valve from operating correctly and was throwing a CEL code. Dissembled and cleaned the EGR valve.
Jul 2017 110000 mi US $200	The Drivers side Engine mount bolt snapped while driving. this is a known issue and there was a recall which the dealer did not install the updated part when the recall was performed originally.
Aug 2019 120000 mi US $600	AC compressor clutch bearing failed while driving. Replaced pulley and bearing.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011 65000 mi US $1800	Replaced factory turbo.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 72000 mi US $141	Battery died, car ran rough. Brought into shop, ECU reset and throttle body cleaned. Took care of rough idle, car runs smoother and gets slightly better gas mileage

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
Mar 2017 126000 mi US $650	Turbo seal went, causing oil to burn off in the down pipe - replaced turbo with aftermarket turbo (BNR S1). Car runs great now.
Apr 2017 127000 mi US $350	Cracked front two rims - Cause was the previous owner "JB welded" wheels that had cracked before.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 75000 mi US $1283	Timing chain was loose. Timing chain tensioner, guide, crank case gasket replaced. Simple fix. Costly labor.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2014 - Mar 2017
May 2014 46360 mi	There is a disconcerting noise coming from the diff. As yet has not been diagnosed fully. Being sent to a specialty transmission shop. Deciding what to do with options given by aftermarket warranty, ie. wait & get extension on warr or go now
Feb 2015 51340 mi C $50	Rear window wiper motor has stopped working.
Mar 2015 52080 mi C $50	Installed the previously ordered rear window wiper motor.
Jul 2016 64880 mi C $256	Passenger side rear shock replaced Rear shock tower upper bolt-in holders (? noisy)
Nov 2016 67360 mi	Rear bushings and links needed replacement. I still have noise coming from the links on the right rear so I'll have to take it back in
Jan 2017 68200 mi C $650	Rear bushings and trailing arms replaced.
Mar 2017 68200 mi	Front struts and front bushings on lower control arms needed to be replaced. strange noise from transmission as yet undiagnosed when wheel is lock to lock (i.e. steering wheel turned all the way)... slight grinding noise sounds like the timing chain guide needs replacement which is supposedly common on these vehicles

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Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015 86400 mi US $1600	Traction control not working

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Connecticut, United States Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
Sep 2017 159000 mi US $150	strut replacement

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 3000 mi	My car was declared a lemon. I won the case with my lawyer and Mazda is buying the car back. What piece of junk. I will never buy another Mazda (Ford) again.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2014
Dec 2010 70000 mi US $400	Third time the sunroof had been rendered inoperable due to it falling off of track. This repair, as well as the previous two, were replaced under the extended warranty, which has proven quite useful. Entire sunroof assembly was replaced.
Jan 2011 71000 mi US $850	The rear shocks were leaking and were replaced for the second time, after having been replaced at 30,000 miles under warranty. At the advisement of the dealer, I also had a brake flush, coolant flush, and fuel injection service. Expensive.
Mar 2011 73000 mi US $540	For several hundred miles, a slight rotational noise when driving progressed into a noise not unlike a monster truck going down a rutted dirt road. Left front wheel bearing and a four wheel alignment solved the noise. Ext warranty is great!
Feb 2012 85000 mi	Shocks were replaced and the third set of struts in 5 years and 85000 miles were replaced yet again.
Sep 2012 93000 mi US $957	Check Engine, Traction/DSC Control, and AT light illuminated - OBD registered code U0101 - Transmission control module lost communication with ECU; module replaced, parts not readily on hand - loaner required. Drivebelts, oil & filter change
Jan 2013 87900 mi US $945	Shocks and struts changed, this time not under warranty....this car eats shocks and struts whole.
Nov 2013 106300 mi US $92	Powertrain control module went bad; $25 replacement part from Autozone and a mom & pop auto repair shop brought an end to the issue.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010 20000 mi US $200	code 2177, dealer charged for replacing purge valve. Car was driven < 10 miles, Check engine light came back on, same code. Dealer replaced fuel pump, this repair covered by warranty because of low mileage. Light has not come back on yet

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2015
Apr 2009 32000 mi	when starting engine rpm reaches 1500 then nearly goes down to 0 and then goes back up normally or engine turns off. diagnosed a problem with the purge valve so it was replaced.
Mar 2010 46000 mi	CDs stuck in the 6 CD changer
Jan 2011 60000 mi US $160	replaced motor mount #3
Aug 2011 66200 mi US $265	problem diagnosed at the dealer. code P0126. ECT sensor, thermostat, PCM reprogram. ECT sensor and thermostat were replaced at a private shop.
Aug 2012 80000 mi US $250	leaking shock/strut on front right side; replaced both front shocks.
Jun 2015 102000 mi	Never fixed CD changer. Tried to get it out myself at one point, but couldn't figure out how. Told it's a common problem.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015 95200 mi US $560	I bought a used 2007 mazda3 form Sansone Route 1 Mazda. And the car has a big problem in the transmission. If you want to buy a car. Don't trust that dealer.

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2019
Mar 2016 102000 mi US $425	Cv joint
Jun 2017 123000 mi US $350	Replaced CV axle
Sep 2017 130000 mi US $450	fuel sending unit

Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2014 164000 mi US $3600	Burning oil, threw a rod and damaged timing belt
Apr 2016 257000 mi US $120	The AC compressor clutch stopped working. The coil was bad and was replaced along with the pulley and a new AC relay switch

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2014
Mar 2012 58000 mi	vehicle alarm was setting itself off randomly. Inspected and cleaned the reed switch that monitors if the hood is closed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Jun 2013
May 2013 108100 mi US $60	replaced thermostat due to thermostat failure

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Jun 2007 - Jan 2020
Aug 2010 45000 mi US $225	Check engine light. Diagnosed as "Small evaporative leak" Smoke check indicated a solenoid valve had malfunctioned.
Sep 2011 58000 mi	A heavy clunking noise in the rear suspension. Found that nuts holding rear sway bar had worked loose. Simply had to tighten them up.
May 2012 69300 mi US $138	Check Engine light came on. Diagnosed as a slow responding thermostat. Changed thermostat.
Apr 2014 93000 mi US $375	Hose clamp above alternator allowed antifreeze to leak onto alternator. Alternator failed.
Nov 2014 95000 mi US $300	Right front strut leaking fluid and not functioning. Replaced both front struts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Nov 2015
Sep 2010 46500 mi C $220	changed calipers, front wheels, left & right
Nov 2012 68780 mi C $300	strong noise when driving, coming from wheels
Aug 2013 76000 mi	A/C compressor replaced
Jul 2014 84620 mi C $500	Changed the brakes and mechanic discovered the tie-rod end had to be changed due to (apparently serious) rust issues.
Jan 2015 81380 mi C $450	replaced front lower control arm with ball joint
Jul 2015 90200 mi C $387	A/C blowing warm air, after the compressor was completely changed 2 years ago. The system was recharged and dye was applied to future leak detection. Clunking noise from front and underneath of the vehicle when driving at any speed over any uneven road. Right front sway bar link worn out, recommended to change the both - changed both.
Oct 2015 91760 mi C $550	check engine light; thermostat housing leaking fluid; replaced it,flushed the coolant system; inspection result mentioned that there's a problem with the O2 sensor as well(code PO138, may need further repairs (throttle service, cam reset).

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Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 73000 mi	When you do a cold start you coud hear a noise for 2 seconds. Timing chain has been replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 80600 mi C $120	CEL on for insufficient coolant temp. Replaced thermostat and flushed cooling system. Check engine light has not returned.
Jun 2018 88040 mi C $1000	Blown compressor

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2016
Mar 2009 16000 mi	CD Changer stopped working.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2013
Jun 2010 70000 mi	Replace Solenoid Purge Valve Replace Solenoid Purge Valve

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada - Oct 2008
Oct 2008 25420 mi	Replaced shifter cables, under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2019
Jul 2008 32000 mi	Grease leaking from front left outer cv joint.
Oct 2012 120000 mi US $70	Replace fuel purge valve causing engine stumble and cel.
Dec 2012 125000 mi US $125	Replace leaking right side cv joint
Apr 2013 133200 mi	Replace passenger side motor mount and one other motor mount.
May 2014 155000 mi US $45	Replace thermostat
Jun 2015 164000 mi US $90	Replaced vapor canister purge valve

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2011
Dec 2006 200 mi	Air bag light came on--bad sensor chip replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 97000 mi US $540	Calipers were not working properly releasing after using parking brake.
Apr 2015 107700 mi US $375	Replaced tie rod.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
Jun 2010 75050 mi US $983	Replace clutch. Mechanic speculated a manufacturing flaw cause friction material on one side of clutch disc to disintegrate.
Sep 2010 80010 mi US $950	Replace A/C compressor and condenser
Dec 2010 80050 mi US $90	Replaced #3 engine mount.
Jun 2011 91000 mi US $57	Thermostat stuck open
Sep 2011 93000 mi US $275	Defective Sachs clutch kit--rivets of clutch disc on pressure plate side too long, caused premature failure. Installed about 72k when friction material on orig. disintegrated. Clutch kit replaced under lifetime materials warranty. Mechanic split labor cos
Apr 2012 97500 mi US $35	Rear link to sway bar
May 2012 98700 mi US $5	Rod linking front swaybar and strut became disconnected (nut came off bolt). Replaced nut and bolt.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 142000 mi US $519	Car was reading P0126 code, citing "insufficient coolant temperature for stable operation" on and off since fall 2011. Diagnostics were preformed, and replacement of thermostat solved the problem.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jun 2007 - May 2022
Jan 2012 95000 mi US $30	Both low-beam headlights quit working in the same week -- replaced both.
Mar 2014 148000 mi US $20	replaced headlights after one burned out
Nov 2014 164000 mi US $1660	Replace front struts and rear shocks after a rear shock failed
Mar 2016 200000 mi US $436	Brake pedal suddenly became mushy. ABS module had an internal leak and was replaced
Mar 2017 223000 mi US $515	Replaced rear shocks after s mounting flange failed
May 2017 229000 mi US $800	Replace compressor because of compressor clutch failure
Apr 2018 253000 mi US $280	Replace right wheel bearings
May 2018 254000 mi US $550	Replace left wheel bearing Replace right ball joint
Oct 2019 280000 mi US $534	Replace rear pads, rotors, and one caliper
Aug 2020 290000 mi US $446	Replace brake master cylinder
Jun 2021 300000 mi US $333	Rear suspension noise. Rear shocks and one upper shock mount were replaced.
Oct 2021 307000 mi US $929	Left front wheel bearing making noise and was replaced. Replace noisy sway bar links. Replace driver's side ball joint

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2018
Dec 2017 131000 mi US $120	TPS sensors developed a crack, causing a major loss of air pressure

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2019
Mar 2015 138000 mi US $396	Car would not start, intermittently. Starter, alternator, and battery all tested OK, but I ultimately decided to have the starter replaced, which appears to have solved the issue.
Dec 2017 170000 mi US $43	Replaced headlight bulbs; cleaned and tightened up connections.

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Nov 2011 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.
Mar 2012 90000 mi US $40	Check engine light came on. Code P0172-thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat and engine cooling temperature sensor. Problem resolved. Brake pedal seemed very low. Thought it was the master cylinder. My mechanic said he thought it was just that the brake fluid needed flushing

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada May 2010 - Sep 2014
Nov 2012 66220 mi C $1400	Noticed poor handling and noises from the suspension. Many "long-term wear items" in the suspension replaced. All four shocks and various related bits. The roads here in Montreal are quite bad.
Nov 2013 74060 mi C $900	Replaced clutch.
May 2014 77360 mi	Replaced front right CV joint

Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Feb 2012 - Nov 2015
Aug 2013 81600 mi	air conditioner motor went out. My warranty covered the repair cost.
Jul 2015 87200 mi US $375	a seal in the brake was leaking.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2011 71000 mi US $1200	Driver side window motor worked intermittently. Suspension making noise. Spent 1200 to repair everything. Noise still present.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Oct 2006 - Oct 2013
Jun 2010 33000 mi US $772	Faulty oxygen sensor.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Sep 2006 - Jul 2011
Mar 2007 5000 mi	An intermittent clicking noise is present when taking foot off of the gas pedal. Dealer was able to reproduce the sound but was not sure of the cause. I have not had it repaired due to personal issues that have interfered with time. The issue
Dec 2010 35000 mi US $264	Check engine light came on. Car shows no sign of any issues. Problem turns out to be the coolant temperature sensor. Part replaced, problem solved.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
May 2012 77740 mi C $1000	Rear links, bushings and left rear shock.
Jun 2012 83080 mi C $1000	compressor died
Jul 2012 83080 mi C $500	replace front pass wheel bearing

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2014 - Jan 2017
Jan 2015 C $300	Replace left front bearing
Jun 2015 114700 mi C $1500	Rear pads calipers and rotors Lower control arms
Dec 2015 125860 mi C $250	Rear shock retaining brackets
Jun 2016 135160 mi C $900	struts and shocks replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 94240 mi C $650	Cv joint and boot replacement and brake flush
Aug 2017 110980 mi C $1570	front struts replaced, left front lower ball joint control arm replaced wheel alignment
Mar 2021 124000 mi C $800	FRONT END WORK

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Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 66000 mi US $905	Needed new compressor, condensor, expansion valve, drier, and new ac flush and fill. Whole system went down. Bought parts from rock auto and chopped $700 from the repair price. Still hurts...Prius here I come again!

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States May 2022 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 129000 mi US $300	Doesn’t go up -all the way- motor stops- replaced cable and motor Car stalled a few times and restarted no problem- it was thought to be from the car not being driven recently- first thought was old fuel we did the fuel cleaner additive for the gas- it didn’t fix it so we had the fuel injectors cleaned and they replaced the spark plugs as a preventative measure in case it was that (mechanic said those 2 were most likely the issue). Cv axle passenger side clicking

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 41540 mi	left front wheel bearing replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2011
Oct 2007 11160 mi C $66	Wheel Lug Nuts were damaged at delivery of car so I had dealership replace them free of charge
Feb 2008 16120 mi C $212	Ping in engine that dealer denies is there. Once weather gets better, will take car to another dealer.
Aug 2010 56420 mi C $500	Engine mount leaking. Fixed under warranty. Front brakes and rotors replaced, Oil changed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Oct 2011 - Apr 2017
Dec 2011 39680 mi	Gasket on thermostat or around that area where heater core hoses joint.
Jan 2017 53600 mi C $300	left and right lower control arms front

Mazda Mazda3 in Iowa, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 41000 mi	power steering pump replaced because it stopped working while driving intermittantly, covered by warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 13640 mi	Car would not heat up.. Thermostat replaced..I was told the problem was fixed but it wasn't.. Cooling system was flushed problem seems to be ok now..

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 98580 mi C $700	CEL on , Diagnosed as stuck valve inside intake manifold. Intake manifold replaced.
Aug 2015 101060 mi C $600	Let and Right lower control arms replaced Left rear trailing arm bushing
Feb 2017 119660 mi C $450	P0126 code replaced thermostat and coolant sensor
Mar 2018 130820 mi C $700	Rear shock replaced as one shock was leaking oil and right rear trailing arm bushings replaced as there was a "Klunk" when turning cornering.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2014 80600 mi C $300	Parking brake cable snapped several years back, finally replaced. Left rear suspension mount broke, creating massive knocking noise. Left Rear suspension mount-brace part replaced.
Dec 2014 86180 mi C $600	Unable to start car, took to shop fitted new starter motor. Problem persists and developed stalling issue upon stopping. Throttle body cleaned, and gear box sensor to notify car is in P changed. Problem Fixed. $600 due to misdiagnosis. Rust on the underside of the body. Rust on the rear trunk tail-light.
Aug 2016 114120 mi C $70	Right Rear shock pad replacement. Previous one damaged and created clicking and rattling noises during normal function
Nov 2016 116420 mi C $500	Front Damper replacement. Old ones wore out.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2007 - Aug 2013
Nov 2011 56420 mi C $80	blown rear shock

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Apr 2016
Nov 2015 80220 mi C $1500	Suspension had to be fixed, needed new shocks etc. Bearings as well.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Aug 2017
Jul 2007 620 mi	car had two paint chips at the time I picked the car up when new. Dealer didn't notice them at the time and I pointed the defects out to them. I had to bring it back to have them correct the defect
Aug 2008 9300 mi	Rough idle Flashed EPROM and corrected it.
Nov 2008 9920 mi	Car would run rough at times. Shop did firmware update but did not fix. Tested it again and indicated a throttle body would need to be replaced. Had to order part and will need to bring car back again
Dec 2008 9920 mi	The car continued to have a ruff idle at certain times. They replaced the throttle body and it has corrected the problem.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maine, United States Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
Feb 2008 13000 mi	Engine noise rattle/clatter when in motion at low RPM and slight throttle.
Jul 2008 18000 mi	Code P2404, Evap system malfunction. Dealer was ultimately unable to diagnose the cause for the code. They cleared the code and did a test drive. The code did not reappear.
Sep 2009 33000 mi	Code P2404, evap pump circuit malfunction. Cleared and it didn't re-appear.
Nov 2009 35000 mi	CEL for evap leak. No leaks found in system upon inspection. Evap leak detection pump replaced.
May 2011 51200 mi US $1000	A rear shock was bad Replaced both rear shocks Bushings in front lower control arms were torn/worn. Replaced front lower control arms.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2013 - May 2019
Jul 2015 58000 mi US $800	MIL on - DTC P2404: Evaporative system leak detection pump replaced
Oct 2018 71000 mi US $130	#3 Engine Mount Broken. Replace #3 Engine Mount BBM4-39-060D
Apr 2019 78425 mi US $186	Replace L&R Front Struts with KYB Excel-G - 4 wheel alignment Replace Front and Rear brake rotors and brake pads Replace trunk lift cylinders BN8V-56-930B Replace (4) center wheel caps (Faded) G22C-37-190A Replace D/S Front Door lock motor - BAN759310B Replace passenger side rear door outside handle GJ6A58410N19

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2017
Jan 2010 35000 mi US $150	Engine light on. 02 sensor replaced under warranty.
Jul 2016 103300 mi US $450	Engine light on. Owner cleaned sensor as advised in forum. Light went out then came back on. We then replaced sensor. LIght still on and failed emission test. Took to firestone who replaced a main value / sensor. $450.

Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2017
Jan 2013 58800 mi US $60	thermostat was stuck open, had to replace the thermostat
Dec 2013 49000 mi US $230	Front passanger strut was leaking, replaced both front struts.
Mar 2015 55000 mi US $68	Passenger side motor mount needed to be replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Jul 2015
Aug 2012 51340 mi C $15	My tail-light went out so I had to change it.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States - Feb 2008
Feb 2008 14000 mi	Replacement airbag control module (covered under warranty)

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
Apr 2011 60000 mi US $120	Purge valve replaced; check engine light triggered, slight engine hesitation noted on starting, purge valve replaced without incident in less than one day

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2006 - Oct 2008

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2017
Dec 2011 40000 mi US $680	replaced dead alternator and bad battery
Feb 2013 49700 mi US $315	check engine light, replaced evaporation purge solinoid
Jan 2015 52500 mi US $300	stuck open thermostat replacement
Jun 2017 94000 mi US $360	replaced failed master brake cylinder

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011 31000 mi C $118	Problem with wire to starter motor. This had to be replaced.
Oct 2012 46500 mi C $325	front right axel replaced
Jul 2014 83800 mi	Front right brake seized and got quite warm. So had to replace disc and pads. Left brake replaced just pads.
Jan 2016 105400 mi C $425	Replaced front heated 02 sensor Trailing arm bushings replaced
Jul 2017 128340 mi C $350	Shock absorber rear right was inactive and support had also broken off from frame.
Nov 2017 133920 mi C $600	replaced rear pads and rotors
Dec 2017 137020 mi C $200	Left rear shock and mount
Jun 2018 143220 mi C $1350	Exhaust Manifold and sensors, gaskets

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Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017 61000 mi US $900	Engine mount replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 141360 mi C $300	Strut mount broke off

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2017 - Aug 2020
Dec 2017 126480 mi C $210	Needed new battery.
Apr 2018 128550 mi C $655	Replaced pads, rotors and calipers on rear brakes.
Sep 2019 138880 mi	front end alignment
Oct 2019 138880 mi	Replaced exhaust flex pipe. replaced right front strut replaced front sway bar. Original repair was for right front strut. They hadn't noticed that front sway bar also needed replacing. So shop replaced sway bar for free.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 93620 mi C $600	basic [brake] repair

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2016
May 2010 36000 mi	Leaking motor mount. Leaking left rear shock. Replaced under warranty.
Apr 2013 57200 mi US $60	Changed a stuck open thermostat.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016 72360 mi C $1600	TCM module and motor mount had to be replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 52700 mi C $270	Recommended and peformed throttle body clean, didn't help the sluggish feeling. I noted that I haven't filled up at Shell for past 2 months. Filled up at Shell, feels better, going to run Gumout and fillup at Shell only (not a shell ad!)
Mar 2012 57040 mi C $480	Second front strut started leaking. Replaced all 4 at mechanic's. Replaced one of the leaking engine mounts.
Aug 2013 70680 mi	Driver side crappy aftermarket front shock made pretty strange noises. Took forever to pinpoint the source. Installed a used set of OEM front shocks temporarily, noise gone. Going to pick up KONI Orange.
Sep 2013 72540 mi C $400	KONI Orange front shocks installed, they are awesome. Also absolutely awesome, is Jimmy of T&M Automotive!
Aug 2014 79240 mi C $100	Went over a sharp bump at 80 km/h, destroyed rear driver side shock mount.
Mar 2016 94860 mi C $960	Replaced rear pads, rotors, calipers. Replaced rear shocks.
Apr 2017 105400 mi C $385	Blown rear passenger side shock mount due to excessive rust. Replaced rear shocks and mounts. It's getting annoying!
Apr 2018 114080 mi C $250	Issue is not resolved yet. Transmission gets stuck in the 3rd gear (AT + Engine lights are on). Throws a couple of codes about solenoids. Mechanic flushed tranny fluid, reset the TCM. Drove it for 2 days fine, today both lights are lit again. Any serious work on the transmission would cost more than the value of the car at this point.
May 2018 115940 mi C $700	As reported last month, the gear was getting “stuck” in 3rd. I decided to try and get it fixed after watching some videos and doing some (well, a lot) of research. Went to local Mr. Transmission and they replaced “solenoid F” and the issue seems to be resolved.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - May 2012
May 2011 86000 mi US $150	Experienced sudden hesitation/shuddering at idle and under acceleration. CEL came on. Code read a cylinder 1 misfire. Inspected spark plug and ignition coil on cylinder 1 - replaced coil and all spark plugs.
Sep 2011 91000 mi US $500	Front struts found to be leaking. Replaced struts. Passenger side engine mount was totally blown (leaking black fluid). Mount was replaced. Greatly reduced highway-speed (50mph+) vibration issues.
Oct 2011 92000 mi US $95	Check-Engine Light on. Car would not start after fillups. Problem was purge valve. Replaced, and fixed those problems.
Jan 2012 92800 mi US $495	Driver's side front wheel bearing faulty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2013
Jul 2012 57800 mi	Leaking strut Lower control arm damaged Rear engine mount damaged by repair tech
Feb 2013 64500 mi US $100	Car threw trouble codes P0442 (evaporative emissions leak) and P2187 (System too lean at idle bank1). Replaced purge valve solenoid.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2012 82460 mi C $500	Rear trailing arm bushings worn and cracked, and thus replaced.
Jan 2013 94240 mi C $159	Upper engine mount was cracked and leaking fluid. Upper engine mount was replaced.
Oct 2013 106000 mi C $185	Replaced right rear shock absorber and bolt that broke off, requiring replacement
Dec 2013 109120 mi C $685	Front left wheel bearing noisy when turning. Both front wheel bearings replaced (first time).

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2016
Sep 2013 98580 mi C $100	Replaced rear struts and replaced spark plugs in my own
Jan 2015 114080 mi C $248	Thermostat stuck open, replaced thermostat at reg oil change tire rotation

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
Dec 2016 150000 mi US $800	Transmission control module changed

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013 59300 mi US $150	dead battery.. would not turn out in cold, kept losing charge.. probably the original battery's life was up
Sep 2013 71000 mi US $234	car wouldn't start -- neutral safety switch replaced
Jan 2016 66200 mi US $300	check engine light randomly going on and off at times for no apparent reason .. Did not affect car's driving Turns out Thermostat needed replacing
Jul 2016 111700 mi US $3700	transmission mechanically failed -AT light came on, stuck in 3rd gear replaced with remanufactured transmission replaced failing neutral safety switch (yet again)
Jan 2017 120000 mi US $50	wiper hose line had broken inside wheel well,causing washer fluid to leak.. Hose fixed
Feb 2018 130000 mi US $50	battery failed to start car - cold weather replaced with new battery

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015 142000 mi	AC stopped blowing cold. Found center bolt for AC compressor/clutch pulley had backed out, causing clutch to fall off and land on splash shield. Reinstalled bolt with loctite and AC works again.
May 2017 162000 mi US $45	Pinhole leak in plastic coolant overflow/recovery bottle led to loss of system pressure and car puked coolant when warm. Ordered factory Mazda part and installed it myself. No further issues.
Sep 2017 164000 mi US $556	Seal on right front strut blown. Replaced both front struts, upper strut bearings, and rear shocks. Replaced cloudy headlights after multiple polishing attempts over time.
Feb 2018 170000 mi US $60	Replaced failed passenger side motor mount. Should have been a quick job but had to cut old one off due to frozen stud/nut and source replacement hardware. This mount is liquid-filled to dampen engine vibration and is a known failure point. Mine leaked out all the oil and then separated, resulting in metal-to-metal contact.
Mar 2018 172000 mi US $309	Right front outer CV boot failed and lost lubrication, causing joint to begin clicking/clunking. Replaced front axle as a complete assembly. Also replaced lower control arm with new pre-assembled unit, and replaced sway bar links due to ruptured dust boots. Will soon replace driver's side parts in the same manner (price includes parts for both sides). Also replaced lower control arm with new pre-assembled unit, and replaced sway bar links due to ruptured dust boots. Will soon replace driver's side parts in the same manner (price includes parts for both sides).
Jun 2018 175000 mi US $50	AC Compressor began making noise when on, and after a while the system stopped blowing cold altogether. Attempts to install additional freon were unsuccessful. Discovered a faulty schrader valve on the low side recharging port and replaced part. System now holds vacuum. Recharged with freon and compressor oil. System now operating normally again, blowing cold air, and compressor is no longer noisy.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
Dec 2009 35000 mi US $60	Right-rear strut was leaking

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016 159000 mi US $1100	Alternator failed while car was on highway. Had to get towed, and get alternator replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Nevada, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2017
Oct 2013 76500 mi US $70	Check engine light came on. Code indicated low coolant temp and thermostat was the most likely fault. Changed out thermostat with new OEM one. Flush coolant. Light went off.
Jul 2014 86500 mi US $1060	Noticed fuel odor near rear of car and saw fuel leak near gas tank under car. Difficult starting. Fuel pump inside gas tank was leaking. They had to drop tank and replace fuel pump.
Feb 2015 96700 mi US $230	Passenger side engine mount failed. High vibration and knocking sound at idle. Tell-tale dark hydraulic fluid under it. Replaced with OEM. Only hour to fix.
Mar 2015 96000 mi US $15	Dash Lighter socket intermittent. Keeps blowing fuse. Loose, goes on/off with just a bump in road. Have to keep wiggling phone charger to find right spot to stay on. Replaced lighter socket.
Apr 2015 96700 mi US $970	Clunking sound over speed bumps or turns. Loose passenger side sway bar endlink. Worked itself loose (known issue with this generation) and wore down the threads bare so couldn't tighten. Replaced with new one. Slight grinding noise from read wheels. Jacked up car and spun rear tires by hand and they made clicking noise while spinning. Repair shop said both bearings bad and should be replaced now as could be dangerous.
Jan 2016 97300 mi US $200	Leaking Driver-side strut. Was feeling like it bottomed out over large bumps.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 109000 mi US $300	seal leaking
Jun 2018 116000 mi US $500	Replaced transmission control module

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2008 - Jun 2012
Aug 2008 13640 mi	KEY FOB BROKE - Ordered a replacement. REPLACEMENT KEY FOB WOULD NOT PROGRAM ORDERED PART - INSTALLED - KEY FOB STILL WONT PROGRAM REPLACED UNIT - BOTH KEY FOBS WORK. BUT NO ALARM NOISE NOW - DEALER WILL CALL WHEN THEY HAVE FIGURED IT OUT. DEALER REPLACED LCD SCREEN ABOVE STEREO AGAIN. THIS IS LCD SCREEN 3 NOW IN TWO MONTHS.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2008 - Aug 2012
Jul 2012 41120 mi C $300	Passenger power door locks no longer engage.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2007 - May 2012
Aug 2008 18000 mi	The pump that sends fumes back to the engine to be burned went out. I forgot what it's called.
Dec 2011 42000 mi US $650	Thermostat was bad.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 12000 mi	Engine cranks excessively when cold. Dealer checked and stated it was normal!!

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2007 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 57000 mi US $300	Alternator putting out 0 voltage. Replaced along with accessory belts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 7440 mi	Very sluggish shifting from 1st to 2nd gear (in both automatic and manual mode), changing gears too early when in automatic mode. Software update fixed the problems. Airbag light was on as well and parts (airbag module) were ordered. These were insta Airbag light was on when I got the car. Dealer needed to order an "airbag module". Was installed in return visit in March.
Mar 2007 9920 mi	Needed a new "airbag module" (not sure if this counts as electronics or not). Air bag warning light was on when I got the car but I didn't notice it until I'd been driving it a few days (I actually thought it was supposed to be on until I read the manual
Mar 2010 79360 mi	Electrical? Light & rain sensor on windshield that turns on headlights when it gets dark & controls intermittent wipers failed permanently. This meant no intermittent wipers and had to be careful not to turn the headlight switch to automatic.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2016
Jan 2009 20000 mi US $50	Bearing in the left, front wheel needed to be replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014 54000 mi US $2100	Replaced front struts and rear suspension

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2022
Jun 2009 12000 mi	engine sputters and stalls in morning when cool at first startup.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2017
Mar 2014 52000 mi US $182	Thermostat stuck open, replacement required

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Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 89000 mi US $50	bad ball joint

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011 65000 mi US $800	Front suspension hopping over all kinds of bumps. Dealer replaced front struts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2017
Nov 2011 70000 mi US $300	Alternator and Water Pump belt Tensioner with bearing wear and poor retraction. Tensioner replaced.
Feb 2013 81700 mi US $650	Left Front strut leaking. Replaced left and right struts.
Nov 2015 113000 mi US $200	Check engine light on for a while. Losing heat at high way speeds in the cold. Replaced thermostat. All is well now.
Jan 2017 80000 mi	Rear Strut Leaking. Needed to be replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2015 - Apr 2019
Oct 2015 107880 mi C $500	check engine light on, DTC indicated upstream O2 sensor faulty. replaced sensor howling noise, both front wheel bearings replaced.
Mar 2016 117800 mi C $600	left rear shock was completely blown. also had been making knocking sounds for a while. replaced all shocks and sway bar links.
Apr 2016 118700 mi C $75	replaced noisy heater blower.
Aug 2016 126580 mi C $150	left rear caliper was stuck. I discovered this when I replaced pads and rotors and could not retract the piston. I suspected it was stuck because the rotor was very rusty, not being scrubbed clean. Replaced with reman caliper. DTC P0401 low egr flow. Cleaned EGR value.
Jan 2017 137020 mi C $110	After sitting unused for 10 days car would not start. Battery was completely dead. Battery was original AFAIK, so decided to replace it.
Jul 2017 140740 mi C $200	boot on inner CV joint on driver's side driveshaft was split and flinging grease. Replaced both driveshafts with after-market parts. Drained and refilled transmission.
Sep 2018 158100 mi C $100	AC had stopped working, so had it inspected. The shop found that the compressor clutch was NFG. Estimated repair cost was about $1500. They said clutch parts not available, and/or it was too labour intensive to repair so, recommended installing a reman compressor. I since learned that clutch parts (eg the coil) are readily available, cheap, and easy to install. I will replace the coil and see if that fixes it. If not I'll likely retire the car before next summer.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2015
Dec 2012 95000 mi US $65	Rear sway bar bushing was making thumping noise when driving over bumps. Replaced bushing.
Jul 2015 124200 mi US $160	Thunking and rattling noise from rear end.
Dec 2015 130000 mi	Thunking and rattling noise from rear end. Don't know what was causing it.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Aug 2010
May 2007 35 mi	Automatic wiper system was interfering with the tire pressure monitor, causing the TPM light to come on. A new control module was installed. No problems since.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 126000 mi US $550	Expected replacement of the rear brake pads and rotors; they were worn and making noise. During repair it was discovered that both rear calipers were rusted and couldn't be put back on after removal so new calipers had to be installed.
Jan 2018 128000 mi US $250	tie rod, bearing and control arm replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 65100 mi C $1000	Rear shock mount, passenger side was broken. Replaced both rear shocks and both front struts, as well as front lower control arms, while we were at it.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2013
Feb 2009 33000 mi	Replace leaking oil pan gasket.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012 46500 mi US $650	Right front strut was completely dead and quite noisy, the left front was soft and the rear shocks were both squishy. All were replaced.
Feb 2013 54800 mi US $20	Left headlight burnt out. Tried changing bulbs myself but my hand was having none of it. Brought to local auto parts store and they had both headlight bulbs changed out within 20 minutes. They used two techs to do it. $20 well spent.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008 310 mi	Sticker over the speed shift unstick by itself. Stupid as it is I reported it to my dealer as I was there for questions about strange gas mileage. He repaired it at no cost.
Jul 2008 2480 mi	Noticed there was almost no cold air blowing with A/C on when I was not running over approximatly 80km/h. Dealer said everything was alright at this was usual with Mazda3. I still consider there's a problem and I will be considering a change of dealer.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
Feb 2017 109120 mi	Rear right bushing

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - May 2016
Dec 2012 93000 mi US $3	Sun visor retainer clip broke on driver's side so it wouldn't hold the visor. Ordered new one at the dealer for about $3 and replaced it myself.
Jun 2013 106000 mi US $311	Rust beginning in both rear wheel wells was cleaned up and repainted.
Dec 2013 118000 mi US $40	Had CEL, code said Insufficient coolant temp for stable operation. In other words thermostat was sticking partially open. Replaced thermostat, topped up coolant and reset CEL. Problem solved.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2007 - Oct 2013
Oct 2009 42000 mi US $300	Blown/leaking passenger-rear strut.
May 2012 80000 mi US $300	Replaced seized emergency brake cable Replaced front struts
Jun 2012 82000 mi US $1200	Replaced both rear bushings and bot front end-links Replaced A/C Compressor
Aug 2013 96000 mi US $4800	Spun bearing; engine replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2007 - May 2011
Jan 2008 7000 mi	Vehicle would not start one day. I tried again later the same day, but it still would not start. I called the Mazda roadside assistance number and arranged for the vehicle to be towed to the dealer. The next day the dealer called me and said the car ...

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2018
Jun 2009 33000 mi	Replaced bolts mounting the platic shield under engine and replaced windshield wiper arms, both due to rust.
Apr 2010 42700 mi US $40	Lube shop stripped oil filter cap during oil change last year. Had part replaced by dealer as a part of this oil and filter change.
Sep 2012 75000 mi US $225	Intermittent starting issue, fixed by TSB.
Dec 2015 104000 mi US $60	Replaced thermostat due to check engine light.
Jun 2016 109000 mi US $300	Replaced driver side CV axle

Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2010 35000 mi	Tiny leak where hydraulic line connected with clutch slave cylinder. Part replaced under warranty by dealer in Vancouver WA, no problems since.
Apr 2013 66300 mi US $666	2) Replace the front struts

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2012
Jul 2008 19000 mi	All six CDs got stuck in the changer - wouldn't play, eject, etc. Display said "Check CD". Broken CD changer replaced.
Mar 2009 27000 mi	Seatbelt retractor hardly works. New retractor ordered.
Apr 2009 29000 mi	Seatbelt retractor wasn't working. Replaced under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2008 - Dec 2019
Jun 2013 39060 mi C $211	Rear shocks replaced after they were found leaking.
Dec 2014 49600 mi	Rear oxygen sensor replaced after intermittent check engine light.
Nov 2015 57660 mi C $313	Check Engine Light on, Code P0126 - Replaced thermostat and coolant
Oct 2017 74575 mi C $2500	Rear trailing arms, front struts, both control arms replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Dec 2016
Sep 2011 97000 mi US $900	A/C compressor bearings failed. Replaced compressor
Dec 2011 104000 mi US $693	The front struts were replaced.
Jun 2012 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.
Feb 2013 135500 mi US $350	The wheel bearing was replaced on the left front wheel.
Jun 2013 143000 mi US $435	The timing chain cover was leaking oil.
May 2014 169000 mi US $273	CV boot was torn, replaced entire axle.
Sep 2014 178000 mi US $329	Left front wheel bearing failed. Bearing was replaced and repacked.
Nov 2014 185000 mi	The thermostat was sticking open and triggered the check engine light.
Feb 2015 190000 mi US $346	The rear shocks were leaking.
Oct 2015 209700 mi US $150	The clutch switch needed to be replaced and the throttle body needed to be cleaned.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012 43000 mi US $40	Replaced rear-sway bar bushings
Apr 2013 44200 mi US $140	New rear end links.
May 2013 44300 mi US $200	New shocks, finally fixed the rear end clunk.
Oct 2013 45000 mi US $600	Replaced front struts, upper mounts, and sway bar bushings. Mechanic dropped subframe to change out sway bar bushings according to manual, though forums showed it could have done w/o that complication. 4 Wheel alignment.
Jun 2014 45000 mi	Polyurethane bushing (sway bar) started to squeak and needed to be lubed. Sold the car w/ the problem.

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ohio, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007 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.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Hong Kong, China Jul 2008 - Jun 2021
Aug 2008 10540 mi	Squeaking passenger seatbelt buckle replaced under original factory warranty.
Dec 2008 11780 mi	Dealer reported water pump showing signs of coolant leakage. Part ordered. Auxiliary port for audio head unit picks up engine ignition interference if cigarette lighter adapter is used to charge iPod connected to the aux port. Color match for earlier paint repair (not reported in TrueDelta) on rear passenger (i.e. right rear on a RHD vehicle) noticeably off. Dealer has agreed to respray in January 2009.
Feb 2009 13020 mi	Repaired water pump under original factory warranty. Repainted left rear (passenger-side) door. Dealer instructed by factory to install iPod connectivity parts to solve problem, but did not agree to cover under warranty. Rejected costly repair and will follow-up with complaint letter to factory.
May 2009 13020 mi	Living with problem. However, dealer has offered a "deal": if the owner purchases a routine maintenance plan, the requisite iPod connectivity components will be installed at no extra cost. Grinding noise from front drive wheels diagnosed by dealer as a problem with the limited slip differential. Parts ordered from factory.
Jun 2009 13020 mi	Limited slip differential replaced under original factory warranty.
Aug 2009 14260 mi	Grinding noise from drivetrain at more than half-lock in the steering, best heard at low speeds.
Nov 2009 15500 mi	Replaced half-shafts and CV joints, but grinding noise persists. Dealer still investigating.
May 2010 17360 mi	Differential and sundry parts replaced (second time for this car - this is the third differential).
Mar 2012 24800 mi $1560	Front struts leaking, replaced with JIC Magic coilovers. Also replaces rear shocks and springs.
Aug 2012 26860 mi $100	OBD code: Cylinder 2 misfire. Diagnosed as fuel injector failure. Waiting for parts to arrive.
Sep 2012 27280 mi $1000	Replaced fuel injector #2 and various ancillary items. Replaced faulty right engine mount.
Nov 2012 27480 mi $1150	Replaced valve solenoid Replaced remaining three fuel injectors and anciliaries
Aug 2014 34100 mi $600	Replaced front lower control arms (left + right)
Jun 2015 35960 mi $1500	Replaced the front and rear struts/shocks.
Jan 2016 29800 mi $1000	Bushings on six rear suspension links deteriorated. Replaced the links instead of replacing the bushings.
Sep 2017 45880 mi $1300	Replaced O2 sensors X2 and mass airflow sensor Replaced worn clutch
Feb 2018 47306 mi $1130	Replaced fuel rail, including faulty fuel pressure sensor Replaced broken coolant overflow tank and hoses

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Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 75000 mi US $260	starter out

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 48000 mi US $350	thermostat

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 75000 mi	Some repair to some valve that was making me fail emissions... Check engine light came back on after my August repair - but the dealer bought it as is.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2016 - Oct 2017
Jul 2016 107200 mi US $184	diagnostic check - P0455 - smoke EVAP ^stem - tightened all hoses, replaced fuel cap and reset computer
Aug 2017 116000 mi US $389	P2177 - replaced air/fuel ratio sensor - clear computer and ran drive cycle - 3 monitors still incp., upstream air/f

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Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 12000 mi	Car sputtered occasionally when starting up and immediately driving without waiting for car to warm. Reflash described in TSB took care of it.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Aug 2006 - Aug 2011
Jul 2009 35000 mi	Fan module defective.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
Sep 2010 44000 mi US $210	No.3 engine mount replaced
Nov 2011 54000 mi US $387	Replace stuck thermostat, reset CEL Replace stuck thermostat, reset CEL
Mar 2012 58000 mi US $1100	Replaced four leaking shock absorbers

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2012
Jul 2007 13000 mi	clock not keeping accurate time.
Aug 2007 12000 mi	Clock not keeping accurate time.
Sep 2011 57000 mi US $1300	Right front strut and control arm replaced.
May 2012 70200 mi US $250	Replace one motor mount

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2024
Dec 2016 63240 mi C $360	Bad alternator - replaced with a refurbished one.
Jan 2019 80600 mi C $375	Alternator had to be replaced again (and again with a refurbished one). Replaced the Serpentine belt as well, though it wasn't in a bad shape
May 2024 106020 mi C $1400	both front ball joints/fork and arm replaced. also some of the steering system parts replaced as they were very rusty and broke.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2014
Dec 2011 49000 mi US $100	power window issue Clock jumps back in time ocassionally. Clock was replaced. There is a TSB on this. Fixed the driver window snap click issue per tab. Out of warranty unfortunately.
Jan 2012 49300 mi	Clock jumping time worse now. Clock replaced again.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2006 - Dec 2016
Apr 2010 83000 mi US $800	Car surged forward by itself in stop and go traffic. Had to control it with the brakes. Was able to replicate somewhat the next day with a mechanic in the car but they could not duplicate it on the rack. Major maintenance svc seems to have fixed it.
Mar 2011 100000 mi US $688	Briefly lost power. Warning light came on. Drove to dealer. Alternator replaced.
Feb 2015 138700 mi US $1200	replace control unit for shiftable automatic transmission

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2008 250 mi	Dealer replaced all 4 Wheels and Tires, 4 Tire Pressure Sensors, TPMS receiver and EMC to remedy TPMS light that would not go off.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 127000 mi	Getting u0101 error code. Car loses power(drive)and the AT light flashes.

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Jan 2012 94400 mi	Alternator died 101000 miles
Mar 2012 108000 mi US $200	Engine motor mount passenger side is faulty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
Jun 2015 86000 mi US $500	Rear trailing arm bushing went bad. Had them replaced on both sides.
Mar 2017 107000 mi US $700	Bad wheel bearings. Replaced both sides.
Apr 2017 107000 mi US $700	Bad Alternator

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2016
Nov 2015 85000 mi US $1000	Replaces shocks & struts Clock is drifting Air conditioning & fan Panel switch is failing. Airbag failure warning light comes on when starting the car and driving. Mechanic said it is potentially caused by driver side airbag sensor failing. Advised to have dealer confirm and repair as it is an expensive part.

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2008 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.
Dec 2008 45869 mi US $252	replaced front driver's side strut under warranty which was found during transmission flush service/and oil and filter change (syn. oil) Price was for all services. (strut covered by warranty.)
Apr 2009 53000 mi US $35	driver side head lamp, shifter area light
Jun 2009 50000 mi US $28	headlight
Feb 2010 65778 mi US $288	replace right front strut
Jul 2010 71395 mi US $295	right front engine mount replaced. Inspected the rest and full circle inspection

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2022
Dec 2010 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.
Dec 2016 37000 mi US $500	Replaced Alternator

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Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
Sep 2016 135000 mi US $115	Check engine light codes P00037 or P00038. Replaced middle oxygen sensor.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Feb 2014
Feb 2007 23500 mi	New clutch pressure plate, friction plate, throwout bearing, fork. All covered under warranty.
Aug 2007 34000 mi	Clicking noise heard from passenger side rear wheel when accelerating around left-turns (when that corner is weight-loaded). Dealer says they heard it from front right, but could not find anything, so they tightened all suspension bolts they say. Proble
Apr 2009 57000 mi US $500	Replaced passenger side axle (CV joints clicking when in first gear - manual transmission - during turns, like in a parking lot). Pain in the rear. I think I damaged wheel bearing in the process. Very expensive parts with a core charge.
Jun 2009 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!
Jun 2010 77000 mi US $40	A/C stopped working last fall, so I bought a gauge, checked system pressure, and charged with 2 bottles of R134a. Blows cold now and cycles at a normal rate.
Jan 2013 118300 mi US $30	Windshield washer pump failed. Ordered replacement from Autozone (TAAP part#5-190). Pressure worse than OEM but still works acceptably well.
Jan 2014 137000 mi US $800	Engine making loud clatter at 158k miles, diagnosed as likely connecting rod bearing. Used engines and remanufactured engines very expensive, likely because this is a common problem with 2.3L MZR. Ordering an engine rebuild kit.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2005 - Oct 2010
Nov 2006 18000 mi	purge valve
Apr 2010 73000 mi US $300	thermostat replaced engine mount replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017
Jan 2013 133300 mi US $3300	Sudden onset of engine noise (clatter). Diagnosed as connecting rod and new engine needed. Remanufactured 2.3L engine has been ordered and should be delivered within 5-6 days.
Sep 2013 131000 mi US $450	Loss of traction when cornering. Diagnosed as worn out struts. Replaced front struts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011 58000 mi US $410	Thermostat replacement. Cooling system flush.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2006 - Nov 2015
Jan 2007 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.
Feb 2007 19220 mi	Glove box light worked itself loose. Requires some disassembly of dash to repair. Covered under warranty. Installed new shift boot.
Jul 2007 29760 mi	Power steering pump leaked from housing - pump replaced under warranty.
Sep 2007 33480 mi	Transmission was "clipping" when shifting into third gear. Audible clunking noise outside car and rough feeling going into gear. Transmission removed and torn down - replaced gears and linkage. Abnormally heavy wear - manufacturing defect. Transmission was "clipping" when shifting into third gear. Audible clunking noise outside car and rough feeling going into gear. Transmission removed and torn down - replaced 3rd gear and synchro ring. Abnormal wear - manufacturing defect. Replaced under
Feb 2008 40300 mi	Power steering pump replaced last year. Fluid line was damaged during that repair and was slowly leaking. Repaired and cleaned by shop.
Sep 2008 48360 mi	The reinforced locking plate installed by the dealership last year (part of an anti-theft recall in the Victoria/Vancouver BC area) somehow worked loose and interfered with the window - would not roll down. Replaced by dealer at their cost.
Sep 2011 102300 mi C $70	Failed connecting rod despite good maintenance history. Engine rebuild or replacement required. Repair not performed for cost reasons ($3000-6000)
Feb 2012 102300 mi C $4000	Broken connecting rod leading to catastrophic engine failure. Engine replaced with used motor. Mechanic believes it is related to earlier oil consumption issues as oil was consistently checked and changed as per manufacturers recs.
Sep 2015 130820 mi	Bearing issue, opted not to replace.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015 46800 mi US $150	Right front motor mount needed replacement.
Feb 2015 89000 mi US $500	Front struts required replacement.

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2006 - Jun 2022
Aug 2006 500 mi	Transmission replaced when car just a few weeks old.
Jul 2007 7000 mi	Power steering pump was leaking. Key had difficulty going into ignition.
Sep 2008 15000 mi	In dash CD changer was jammed, would not play, eject, etc. In dash CD changer replaced at no cost under warranty.
Dec 2013 51000 mi US $250	Bad thermostat caused check engine light. Thermostat replaced.
Jul 2016 65000 mi US $1000	Front struts replaced Broken engine mount replaced
Sep 2016 66000 mi US $72	Turn signal switch was not returning to center after turn completed; replaced turn signal switch/stalk assembly.
Jun 2022 82000 mi	Clutch pedal would sometimes fail to return to position after use. Clutch master & slave cylinders replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2006 - Jun 2012
Jul 2008 23560 mi	Rear suspension noise, repair attempt not successful. Must schedule another visit.
Sep 2008 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.
Dec 2008 26660 mi	Stabilizer rod
Jun 2011 39060 mi C $500	Parking brake cable and calipers

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Nov 2005 - May 2011
Jun 2008 23000 mi	The LCD display and the light on the stereo/radio/clock had failed, and the unit had to be replaced.
Apr 2011 48000 mi US $40	Needed a new heat-a/c control panel. The air conditioning would periodically just turn itself off. Part was $640 from dealer, found a used one on Ebay for $40. The dealer agreed to install it for me free of charge (about 1/2 hour of labor).

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2007 - Sep 2012
Feb 2007 14700 mi	Difficult to put 5 spd in reverse
Feb 2008 32000 mi US $108	MAF Sensor failed and problem with MAF connector and wiring.
Mar 2008 34000 mi	Crack in center front of dashboard. Dealer gave a loaner for repair.
Sep 2011 91000 mi US $40	Bad thermostat. Caused vehicle to run cool and trigger MIL.
Jan 2012 95000 mi US $90	Replaced MAF

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2007 27000 mi	Both rear wheel bearings were bad Rear wheel bearings bad on both sides. Car out of commission for 3 days waiting for parts. Rental car provided.
Jan 2008 30000 mi	had a brief vibration in the steering wheel that occurred between 65 and 75 mph only. Took it to the dealer and determined the wheels needed to be rebalanced. It was performed under the warrnaty.
Mar 2008 32000 mi	End links loose, front end made a thunk when turning the steering wheel.
Jun 2008 38000 mi	Washer nozzle was clogged and the car needed to have the state inspection updated.
Apr 2009 52000 mi US $375	A/C compressor replaced. The car was out of warranty but the dealer decided to cover part costs while I had to pay $375 plus tax for labor.
Oct 2009 58000 mi US $158	Broken motor mount.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2009 - Oct 2011
Jun 2011 52080 mi C $1000	Clunking noise in rear. Dealer replaced both rear shocks and front control arm. Clunking still present. Took back to dealer and after test drive a broken spring was found.

Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 106000 mi US $350	Thermostat Replaced. Water pump Replaced.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Nov 2011
Dec 2009 47740 mi C $20	Passenger side low beam replaced
Sep 2011 67580 mi	Rust is visible on the rear passenger door window upright + both rear fenders + tail light.
Nov 2011 67580 mi C $600	Rear brake line was seized on one side and replaced. Also replaced all four rotors with new parts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2009 - May 2017
May 2009 33000 mi	Replaced standard CD player under warranty. Radio still worked but refused to read CDs
Jan 2012 80000 mi US $25	Both headlights burned out within one week of each other. Replacement is moderately challenging and took approx 1 hour. No issues since then.
Aug 2012 100300 mi US $16	CEL was for emissions leak. New gas cap corrected issue.
Sep 2012 103000 mi US $500	Low speed squeak/squeal, especially when making parking-lot turns. Front-passenger corner. Despite new mid axle shaft, problem never corrected.
Oct 2012 105000 mi US $650	Bought strut/shock replacements (all four corners) online. Paid a local independent shop to replace the front struts. I did the rear shocks myself. Repair due to mileage of car (primary) and front-passenger suspension squeak (secondary)
Nov 2012 107300 mi US $15	Needed to replace purge valve solenoid and connecting line. Common issue for MZ3s over 80k miles. Valve wears out, can become jammed with carbon buildup. Sticks open or closed. Can lower fuel economy, hard to start. Hoped it would also fix uneven idle. Uneven idle. Butterfly valve sticks in throttle body due to excess carbon buildup. To remedy, remove engine intake, remove throttle body, clean throttle body. Replace throttle body gasket as a preventative item.
Feb 2013 114500 mi US $264	Engine mount was worn. Replaced at 115k. Common issue for model between 90-120k miles.
Jul 2013 128300 mi US $35	Replaced thermostat myself at cost of 35 dollars. Took approx 1 hour total. Valve in thermostat was starting to stick, throwing CEL.
Nov 2013 139000 mi US $30	Purge valve solenoid died again, resulting in CEL. Believe previous replacement part was of low quality.
Jul 2014 155800 mi US $30	Replaced rear motor mount to quell vibrartion when increasing or decreasing throttle. Very quick, easy to fix. Less than 1 hour. Parts cost roughly $30. Wears out with time.
May 2015 175000 mi US $15	Engine code displayed about large emissions leak and lean cylinder 1. Have seen this before. Replaced gas cap. Has not displayed again.
Jun 2015 178000 mi US $50	Purge valve solenoid failed again after about 40,000 miles. Took 10 minutes to swap.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - Jul 2009
Dec 2008 48360 mi	Resistors for fan stopped working; fan only worked in maximum speed; replaced under warranty

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 42160 mi	Engine light came on in October, rear O2 sensor broken. Estimate was 250 CAD, not repaired prior to accident.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 66960 mi C $370	engine mount had failed

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 68200 mi C $300	Cooling system Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair

Mazda Mazda3 in Montana, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 121000 mi US $1225	Replace front end struts and springs Replaced serpentine belts
Jun 2015 124000 mi US $700	Caliper was dragging, tires were not balanced. Replaced caliper and also had to replace both front rotors. Balanced tires

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada May 2013 - Nov 2017
Apr 2015 109120 mi C $1600	Clutch exploded, whole assembly replaced. No damage to transmission.

Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Nov 2005 - Dec 2011
Jul 2007 17000 mi	Faulty ignition key cylinder
Apr 2010 64000 mi US $1100	New battery, replaced #3 motor mount and New tires
Jun 2010 65000 mi US $400	Thermostat needed to be replaced,
Jan 2011 73000 mi US $1100	Had front struts replaced Experiencing High Idle at start (2000+rpm), dealership recommended Fuel Injector Cleaning and new spark plugs, performed FI cleaning, problem continues, not sure new plugs will address issue?

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Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2016
Oct 2013 79760 mi C $212	CEL came on,diagnosed as stuck thermostat. Thermostat replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Sep 2014 117000 mi US $350	worn sway bar links replaced to stop noise.
Dec 2014 120000 mi US $225	replace both headlight systems due to exterior damage that reduced visibility
Feb 2015 121000 mi US $85	door handle broken
Aug 2015 128700 mi US $480	2 motor mounts went bad
Oct 2015 129500 mi US $484	Leak on outlet fitting of radiator...had to wait 3 work days to get part and new gasket

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2006 - Jun 2011
Feb 2007 9920 mi	inverted seatbelt

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2007 - Nov 2008
Apr 2008 12000 mi	Front bushings replaced (due to squeeky steering),

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 80000 mi US $150	Bad fuel cap triggered check engine light. Cap would not tighten down properly.

Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2017
Feb 2013 43300 mi US $236	Check engine light came on, thermostat needed replacing. Part replaced, coolant added.
Mar 2014 49000 mi US $516	Engine light stayed on. Code indicated O2 Sensors needs replacement. Driver side power window would not roll down
Mar 2017 59000 mi US $492	Driver side window would not roll up - replaced window motor and regulator assembly. Also diagnosed driver side rear window noise but did not repair.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 119000 mi US $1700	replace front struts

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2012
Aug 2011 73000 mi US $245	Felt like a miss, replaced #3 motor mount.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011 72000 mi	Passenger Side Motor Mount Failure. Ordered OEM Part independently to cut costs.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2013 US $350	Vehicle threw error code for faulty thermostat. Dealer discovered Transmission Pressure Sensor was faulty and also a broken engine mount. Warranty company covered all but the thermostat.
Nov 2013 108900 mi US $900	Transmission would not shift and no display lit up in the cluster. Diagnosed with code U1101: Communication Fault. The TCU went out and I was told this is common on Mazda 3 vehicles with over 80K miles.
Jan 2016 117300 mi US $300	Replaced brake rotors and pads, struts, shocks, inner/outer tie-rods, and suspension linkages. All but pads and shocks had been replaced before. Much was deferred maintenance.
Feb 2016 147000 mi US $120	Observed oil on spark plug threads when replacing the spark plugs. This is common due to bad valve cover gasket design. Bought improved gasket and used blue Locktite on cover fasteners.
Jul 2016 149200 mi US $378	Ripped boot during earlier front ball joint replacement. Replaced complete front L&R control arms. Replaced rear trailing arm bushings; rear spring insulators; rear rear upper & lower control arms. Bought special tool for bushings (included in cost).
Jan 2018 156468 mi US $2271	Took car in for transmission service. Symptoms were codes for hot fluid and a shift sensor stuck open/closed. Vehicle could not be driven. Shop stated all internals looked fine. Unit was completely rebuilt and outfitted with new shift solenoids, new torque converter, and a shift kit. Relearn was performed on the TCM.
Jun 2018 156000 mi US $623	Replaced A/C compressor clutch and bearing. Bearing had been exhibiting symptoms of grinding for a few years, so I'd been pushing my luck delaying replacement. Replaced both headlamp assemblies. Headlamps were badly scratched and yellowed. Could not polish the covers to restore performance. 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. Replaced two exhaust heat shields. The forward heat shield, located above the catalytic converter, and the middle shield, located above the muffler. The forward shield is made of a heat resistant material which is sandwiched with foil. The existing shield had worn over the years and broke off of the fasteners. The middle shield was torn up due to travel over the rough gravel road where I live.
Nov 2019 180000 mi US $50	Small leak from the thermostat caused by the age of the thermostat gasket (was getting hard and shrinking). When the engine cooled, a vacuum would cause air to be sucked into the cooling system which resulted in running hot condition during later driving. Replaced the thermostat gasket and refilled the cooling system. Total time spent was approximately 4 hours so I could clean all surfaces thoroughly and inspect other components as the job progressed.
Jan 2022 186000 mi US $20	Replaced the cabin air filters.
Apr 2022 186474 mi US $1465	Replace the driver's side axle seal. The brake pedal would creep to the floor when depressed. I had replaced the master cylinder and, after repeated flushing, could not achieve a firm pedal. The shop diagnosed the issue as a faulty ABS Control Module. The vehicle was due for a coolant flush. The shop recommended converting the vehicle to FL-22 coolant. Replaced brake fuild and flush of the braking system after replacement of the ABS Control Module.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2015
Oct 2007 9920 mi	DOOR SECURITY PROBLEM - replaced door lock cylinders, and installed shock alarm sensor
Sep 2008 16120 mi	Rear driver side seatbelt replaced, sticking latch mechanism. Replaced rear drivers side seatbelt, latch sticking. Done under warranty
Sep 2009 22940 mi	Previous brake problem re-occured. Brakes were bled and master cylinder replaced Throttle body replaced, only weeks after throttle body was serviced by dealer.
Dec 2012 40300 mi	replace drivers side headlight bulb
Jun 2013 42160 mi C $1211	Sheared upper drivers side rear shock mount. Ended up replacing both rear shocks and mounts, both rear springs (one cracked), and rt rear stabilizer bar

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016 88100 mi US $700	Check Engine Light illuminated, problem was due to Oxygen Sensor 1 Bank 2. Sensor was replaced.
Feb 2017 88547 mi US $1347	Check engine light due to insufficient cooling. Replaced thermostat and housing. Also, there was mouse damage to the wiring harness that was repaired.
Jun 2021 105000 mi US $500	Replaced TCM using Mazda OEM part.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010 121951 mi US $775	Replaced fuel pump. replaced fuel pump
Mar 2012 136000 mi US $100	CIL signed Pulse Generator failure. AT would signal problem and prohibit gearing higher than 3rd. Replaced sensor.
Mar 2014 158000 mi US $283	replaced bad thermostat
Jan 2017 183300 mi US $532	Broken engine mount. Broken transmission mount.
Feb 2017 184000 mi US $191	Replace bad TPMS sensor(s).

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Apr 2012 103300 mi US $50	Thermostat required replacing. I was able to do this myself for about $50 in parts including coolant. The whole project was easy and took less than 1 hour. It would be even quicker for an experienced shop.
Jun 2013 115000 mi	Electrical system becoming erratic; alternator needed to be replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2013
Jan 2012 60440 mi C $175	Replaced front oxygen sensor
Jun 2012 63860 mi C $80	Check Engine Light turned on for the thermostat. Replaced thermostat, along with AC, serpentine belt, and idler pulley.
Oct 2012 70060 mi C $500	Replaced front struts and rear shocks

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 29000 mi	Area around the sunlight sensor, on the front of the dash, by the defroster vents, is cracked. Dealer said there was a TSB about it; awaiting part to arrive and dealer to repair under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2014
Aug 2011 116400 mi US $1200	Fuel pump

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 9453 mi	Defective TPMS sensor - left front wheel

Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States Mar 2006 - Sep 2010
Aug 2006 14000 mi	Front passenger window re-aligned.
Aug 2009 60100 mi US $200	Passenger side motor mount deteoriating, ordered a new one. Replaced battery. Passenger side motor mount deteriorating, ordered a new one.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 62000 mi C $5000	Automatic transmission failed

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2010
Jun 2009 71000 mi US $135	Passenger side engine mount failed. I replaced it.
Jul 2009 72000 mi US $150	Replaced right front strut.
Aug 2009 74000 mi US $270	Replaced rear shocks and left front strut.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
Oct 2014 129000 mi US $700	Automatic transmission control module failed. Replaced with new unit, car drives like new again.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Sep 2010 57000 mi US $630	Temp probe went out.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2015
Jul 2012 44111 mi US $235	#3 Engine Mount Collapsed, Replace
Dec 2012 47000 mi US $350	Error code P0126 Coolant Failure due to stuck open thermostat. Drained coolant & removed thermostat. Replaced thermostat & refilled w/new coolant. Also replaced battery for a seond code, cranking low. Third code for dirty throttle. Previously aware of this from a July service visit. Punted again on this one.
Dec 2014 66000 mi US $1692	Front right strut had been damaged since about 30k miles - never repaired. Replaced both strut assemblies and replaced front/rear shocks also.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013 115300 mi US $1100	Received error code U0101 - Lost Communication with TCM. TCM had to be replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2015
Sep 2011 76000 mi US $415	Replaced power steering pump to fix intermittent power steering failure. Replaced power steering pump to fix intermittent power steering failure.
Oct 2013 97200 mi US $248	Replaced worn front tie-rod ends.
Jul 2015 116000 mi US $1300	Car would not shift correctly: clunking noises when shifting to D or R, transmission seemed stuck 3rd gear. "AT" and "check engine" lights were on. Dealer replaced transmission control module and fixed a minor, unrelated transmission leak.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 89280 mi C $275	Alternator and Battery replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2013
Jul 2012 76800 mi US $650	Front struts were leaking, one had collapsed. New struts and end links were required.
Dec 2012 85000 mi US $1	Engine mount replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2011
Mar 2009 39000 mi	Driver's side sun visor clip replaced (original had cracked so sun visor would not properly stay in place when folded up)
Aug 2009 45000 mi	Noticed that OEM painted alum wheels had bubbled (rust underneath) so dealer arranged to have all 4 refinished - no charge and received lifetime warranty for repair
Jul 2011 55500 mi	rattle or clunking noise coming from rear end of car, independent shop unable to fix it rattle or clunking noise coming from rear end of car, independent shop unable to fix it
Nov 2011 58000 mi US $282	same as with independent shop, had dealer refasten all screws, tighten all things that could rattle, etc. but noise still exist --- not related to the car but will be trading it in
Dec 2011 58000 mi	tried one last time to no avail to resolve 'clunk' in the rear of the car, had other reasons but traded car in on another make and model

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2014
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $750	Front left bearing had to be replaced. Front brake rotors also replaced prematurely due to excessive wear.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Apr 2017
Jun 2012 36580 mi C $300	One of the motor mounts was leaking, replaced by dealer.
Nov 2012 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.
Oct 2016 56420 mi C $300	Alternator wouldn't charge battery; replaced alternator.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2010 - May 2014
Feb 2011 31000 mi US $1700	Warped rotors and asymmetrically-worn brake pads replaced, along with one wheel bearing and two axles.
Feb 2013 53100 mi US $1500	Axle shaft, passenger side, shattered while making a right turn at ~3mph. Recently had a passenger open the door and leap out while the car was in motion, traveling ~35mph, after earlier encountering a gaping chasm of a pothole. I say both right bearings were bad. Mechanic ex-boyfriend replaced just front, and just the ring, not the whole hub assembly. That failed today, three weeks later. Control arm replaced along with axle half-shaft.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
Sep 2010 51000 mi US $195	Replaced thermostat due to P0126 check engine light, "coolant temperature always too low"

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Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Nov 2005 - Jan 2011
Sep 2007 46000 mi	Purge Control Valve Loose nuts on plastic shield below oil pan
Jan 2011 90000 mi US $300	Loose and badly deteriorated exhaust shield. Probably could have been let go, but decided to fix it. Heat a bit weak, shop replaced thermostat and coolant.

Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2022
Dec 2006 4700 mi	Sometimes after turning the key to acc then off, the clock would show incorrect time. They had to change a module. Replaced clock module and clips
Aug 2008 8000 mi	Engine would turn over but not start. Fuel pump replaced.
Dec 2015 35000 mi US $358	Check engine light was on. Coolant temp below temp ck and diag replaced thermostat assy and flushed cooling system

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States May 2006 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012 47000 mi US $1050	Clutch failed and had to be towed to shop. Car being used by my daughter due to hurricane Sandy, her car got flooded in Brooklyn. Bill lists replacement of Lever, Disc, Pressure plate, towing, wheel balancing. I hope it included the throwout bearing.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2006 - Jul 2013
Nov 2008 29140 mi	Clutch release bearing was making noise. Clutch pedal assembly was initially suspected but it was the bearing. Clutch itself was also replaced for whatever reason.
Sep 2009 35340 mi	Motor mount leaked fluid, was replaced under warranty. Motor mount was near passenger side strut.
Mar 2011 53940 mi C $340	Hand brake seized, need to replace entire cable assembly. Original cable suffered from corrosion damage.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2006 - Apr 2014
Oct 2012 180200 mi US $148	Check engine came on. Took to shop and thermostat needed to be replaced
Jun 2013 202000 mi US $225	Driver's side front wheel bearing needed to be replaced.
Sep 2013 211000 mi US $240	Engine lost power and check engine light came on. After numerous tests, the rear O2 sensor was found to be faulty and required replacement.
Oct 2013 212500 mi	Engine lost power and would not accelerate. Garage diagnosed problem as faulty fuel pump. Due to a garage employee error, the garage covered the entire cost of the repair. Total cost was $846.00.
Apr 2014 229000 mi	Total failure of exhaust system. Catalytic converters failed, oxygen sensors failed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2009
Apr 2008 19000 mi	Check engine light for faulty hose.
Jan 2009 26000 mi	CD changer jammed. Deck was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2005 - Jun 2017
Aug 2011 81200 mi US $34	Motor mount on passenger side starting to separate. Adviser recommended replacement before complete failure occurred. Also said this particular mount is the one of the three that is stressed the most and may need replacement at some point Both low-beam halogen bulbs burned out. Right-side around December 2010, Left-side around February 2011. Bought and changed myself, $17 each bulb.
Oct 2012 101000 mi US $20	Both low-beam halogen bulbs died, a week or so apart. These were already replacements, the first pair (original from Mazda) lasted about 80,000 miles. The two I replaced, from Sylvania, barely lasted 20,000 miles... Kudos to Mazda!!!
Nov 2012 102300 mi US $750	Had to replace the struts. Adviser said the was almost no oil left. Judging from what I found on the internet, struts may need to be replaced around 50-60,000 miles. It seems like having to do it just past 100,000 miles is not a bad deal!
May 2014 129000 mi US $417	Stupid e-brake cables got stuck due to rust... new cables were $100 (still too much), but the total with labor amounted to $427, what a rip-off!!!!!! right wheel bearing got very noisy and had to be replaced. $297 total.
Mar 2015 141000 mi US $700	Bushings on control arms wore out. Replaced both control arms and had alignment done
Dec 2015 153000 mi US $78	Windshield Washer pump died. Replaced by a local shop. Rear right shock mount broke (drove over a really bad expansion joint on a highway overpass...) Mechanic replaced broken mount and the one on the other side as a preventive measure, as it was severely corroded.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2006 - May 2017
Apr 2013 35540 mi C $90	Torn serpentine belt.
Sep 2015 78120 mi C $700	Replaced struts
Mar 2016 83080 mi C $800	Parking brake seized, replaced cables Broken engine mount, replaced mount Broken and dragging undershield replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Nov 2016
Mar 2007 13000 mi US $1500	rear passenger side fender was dented
Nov 2016 130000 mi	Not sure what happened, head probably warped. Cooling system probably failed.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Sep 2012
Dec 2010 61380 mi	Engine mount leaking

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014 82000 mi US $100	Pass. side e-brake was sticking, so relaced pads/rotors and lubed the cable. Rear shocks replaced.
Sep 2014 84000 mi US $380	Still shuddered over bumps. Front struts replaced, lowering springs installed on all four corners, adjustable rear upper control arms installed & alignment performed to get rid of excessive rear camber from lowering. Shudder now gone.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Apr 2018
Dec 2015 78000 mi US $550	Brake master cylinder failure.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2017
Jan 2014 131700 mi	Stuck CD changer w/many CD's lost to the player.
Jan 2015 89700 mi US $100	CD changer inoperable. Not able to retrieve cd's
Sep 2015 129000 mi US $800	The clutch and flywheel were replaced. Ck engine light comes on intermittently.
Feb 2017 140000 mi US $900	Needed brake shoes and rotors. Rotors were put on backwards, leading to squealing that only went away after another independent shop diagnosed the problem.
Jun 2017 148000 mi US $1000	Brake pads and rotors had to be replaced again. Shop did not install brakes, rotors and pads correctly. Refund will be sought for incorrect work completed first time.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2012 - Mar 2018
Jun 2012 84320 mi C $250	Front driver side wheel bearing replaced at local shop.
Dec 2012 87420 mi C $300	Replaced alternator and 2 belts
May 2015 98360 mi C $400	Replaced worn out front wheel bearing
Jun 2015 99200 mi C $300	Broken rear coil spring and blown shock
Oct 2016 111600 mi C $300	Both front struts required replacement Parking break cable broken. Replaced
Nov 2016 112100 mi C $180	Had to replace broken ball joint / lower control arm assy and get alignment. Cracked boot on CV joint, oil leaking slowly from boot. Decided to replace CV shaft assy.
May 2017 115940 mi C $50	Rear strut mount sheared from going over a bump. Both rears have had this problem multiple times. I have replaced with new parts each time and replaced rear shocks as well. Poor design
Mar 2018 122140 mi C $40	Rear shock mount broke. AGAIN!. These mounts are a terrible design, have replaced with several brands multiple times on both sides. In addition I try to be very careful going over any bumps etc.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
May 2012 88800 mi US $650	Left my car at the airport for a week, and then it was dead when I arrived. The alternator was not charging the battery so it had to be changed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 85000 mi US $325	Car needed 8 qts oil over 5000 miles. Dealer suggested replacing cylinder heads ($2500), possibly the long block ($6000).

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
Nov 2014 92000 mi	Vehicle reported check engine light, multiple warnings. Dealer diagnosed issue as faulty sensor. Oxygen sensor replaced.
Apr 2015 98000 mi US $55	Engine still has oil leak. It's getting worse, and oil changes and too offs last less and less. Everything in the car is great with the exception of the engine, which is destroyed.
Jan 2016 94000 mi	Engine failure today at 5PM. Vehicle is now inoperable. Avoid Mazda engines >2009, specially 2.3L variant. 2010+ okay.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 123000 mi US $400	Broken right rear shock mount. Replaced both.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2008 - Nov 2017
Feb 2008 15000 mi	bad "steering angle sensor"
Feb 2017 120000 mi US $1500	alternator replacement replace rear stabilizer bar replace 1 engine mount

Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006 5000 mi	Dealer had to replace factory battery because it was very low. Dealer stated that it had happened to a few other people before.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Aug 2017
Sep 2016 119040 mi	Complete AC failure.
Jan 2017	Dead alternator, failing battery
Feb 2017 120280 mi	Failure of upper connections of both rear shocks

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2015
Nov 2010 75000 mi US $9	Gas cap was leaking tripping a CEL - replaced gas cap w/ new aftermarket part. CEL reset on its own.
Oct 2011 91000 mi US $500	Springs and shocks in rear worn - replaced with aftermarket parts
Mar 2012 100000 mi US $500	Replaced water pump pulley and main serpentine belt. Pulley was worn-out completely and was close to failure. Replaced front struts due to significant loss of steering control and body roll. Car handling was dangerous.
Nov 2012 107000 mi US $375	Replaced bushings, FR and FL.
Dec 2012 106000 mi US $288	Replaced thermostat to clear P1028 CEL
Jun 2013 117000 mi US $180	Battery failed, replaced with aftermarket replacement.
Jul 2014 139200 mi US $546	Master cylinder failure. Replaced with aftermarket rebuild.
Sep 2014 143000 mi US $1000	I've continued losing brake fluid and have severe air contamination in the system. The brakes work (poorly) but fluid must be added weekly. Three shops have been unable to repair after about $1000 in diagnostics costs. Complaint filed with NHTSA.
Oct 2014 145000 mi US $14	When the master cylinder was replaced, the fluid reservoir was not. Reservoir had a small crack at the bottom. Leaking fluid appeared to be from clumsy pouring, but was a large enough leak to cause my issues. Ended up fixing the problem myself for $14.
Dec 2014 147000 mi US $614	R/L Rear shocks and springs replaced Shock mounts and bump stops replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2016
Aug 2015 125300 mi US $960	steering shudder when accelerating and braking. noises from suspension steering shudder when accelerating
Jan 2016 US $315	CEL code 1026. Thermostat replaced along with coolant flush
Feb 2016 127600 mi	CEL code for coolant low. Coolant level looked good so went to shop for diagnostic. Code reset and CEL has yet to return. Shop did not charge for diagnosis and reset.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Oct 2008 33000 mi	Used car check at dealer in August found oil filter housing leak. Said at time warranty problem. When brought in car after purchase for repair said really not warrantable problem, but honored warranty because of used car check. Repair done in November.
Nov 2008 35000 mi	Gas cap gasket leaking. Mazda dealer said old design of cap was faulty and replaced with redesigned cap.
Jul 2010 55500 mi US $1300	Front struts, rear shocks worn out. One leaking, not functional. All had needed replacement for a long time. Shop said OEM shocks usually low quality, don't last. Replaced struts/shocks, front strut mounts and bushings, and did alignment.
Aug 2011 71700 mi US $45	Had a relatively minor problem with idle being uneven. Mechanic cleaned the throttle body and reset the computer.
Dec 2011 75000 mi US $330	CEL gave P0126 code, "Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation." Shop verified thermostat had failed and replaced thermostat.
May 2012 81700 mi US $1306	A/C compressor seized, causing belt to melt and break. Replaced A/C compressor (with new part), expansion valve, receiver drier, and belt; evacuated, flushed, and recharged system.
Mar 2013 94000 mi US $130	KYB rear shocks from previous repair failed prematurely. Wear on rotated front tire indicated shock had failed already by 20,000 miles. KYB replaced shocks at no charge, but had to pay for installation. Also did alignment.
Jul 2013 98500 mi US $452	Wavering idle, wanted to stall starting from stop. Periodic diminished power hitting accelerator. CEL issued two codes for rich system: P0172, P2275. Mechanic diagnosed failed mass air flow sensor, cleaning didn't help, replaced sensor.
Feb 2015 121000 mi US $224	Replace right upper engine mount. Mount was broken.
Mar 2015 122000 mi US $260	Car having trouble starting. Cranks several times before starting or only on second try. The longer car sits, the more cranking it takes to start. Replaced spark plugs and cleaned fuel injector. Did not solve problem. Back in shop currently.
Apr 2015 122700 mi US $1010	Car cranking and taking long time to start. Previous repairs (spark plugs, fuel injector cleaning) did not help. This time (three days later) no pressure found in fuel line after engine off. Fuel pump and fuel pump o-ring replaced.
Sep 2015 128000 mi US $532	Sporadically losing power under load. 1st mechanic replaced PCV valve/PCV hose and purge valve, neither fixed it (no charge). 2nd mechanic replaced upstream O2 sensor--fixed but not sure if entirely (ac compressor reduces power a bit still).
Jan 2016 122000 mi US $747	Rattling noise and excessive engine noise underload, as well as clunky shifting and diminished power. All three engine/transmission mounts broken. Replaced. Made a huge difference in driveability of car and eliminated noise.
Apr 2017 148000 mi US $601	Car was idling rough, but only very slightly. Check engine light came on with P0300 code for multiple/random misfires. Shop said cylinder 2 and 4 were misfiring, due to faulty coils. Replaced all four coils and spark plugs.
Jul 2017 149600 mi US $135	Car a little sluggish, slightly underpowered up hills, on some shifts. Cleaned throttle body and idle motor.

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 56000 mi US $845	Wiring loose on oxygen sensors caused CEL, also new battery put in, not enough charge from current unit. Also included 60,000 mile service - power steering, trans fluid, rotate tires, align. CEL also caused by loose gas cap, advised $57 for 08 gas cap.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
Nov 2009 57000 mi US $74	Replace Engine Mount # 3

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2006 - Jul 2015
Jun 2006 12500 mi	Two minor warranty issues- 1- Clock was losing time intermittently, dealer was already aware of problem and fixed within an hour. 2- In very hot weather, the manual shifter knob became very loose. Dealer applied different adhesive and fixed within a
Mar 2008 50000 mi	Engine began making a knocking/tapping sound over 3,000rpm. Dealer determined a faulty connecting rod and replaced engine under warranty (barely 1,000 miles from expiration!)
Jun 2008 56000 mi US $45	Whining noise noticeable when slowing to a stop, noise stopped when clutch was disengaged, local mechanic informed that the manual transmission has a faulty bearing or similar problem- likely related to engine failure/replacement three months prior.
Dec 2008 63000 mi US $120	One of the liquid-filled engine mounts failed and required replacement. I had local shop repair it along with new brakes and two new tires (wear items). May be covered by TSB, investigating reimbursement.
Aug 2009 72000 mi US $650	A/C stopped working suddenly and I heard a horrible screeching noise from under the hood. A/C compressor had seized causing belt to break.
Sep 2009 74000 mi	Started popping out of 3rd gear intermittently (manual transmission). Diagnosed as worn synchro on 3rd gear, living with the problem until it gets bad enough to spend the $$$ to repair!
Feb 2010 77300 mi US $1050	Transmission replaced with a used one from a salvage vehicle. Less expensive than attempting to repair/rebuilt existing manual transmission. Replaced A/C compressor with a used one from a salvage vehicle.

Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2018
Jun 2008 20000 mi	window assembly came loose. the nuts just needed to be tightened. covered under warranty.
Nov 2008 30000 mi	From a stop and releasing the brake pedal to accelerate, the brake pedal makes a rattling sound.
Nov 2013 106000 mi US $50	Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat and coolant lost during the replacement.
Feb 2014 106800 mi US $400	Front struts were worn out. Replaced struts and springs. Replaced all 3 motor mounts.
Jul 2015 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. Driver window would go down partially and made a crunching sound. Ordered a gear for the motor assembly ($7) and replaced myself.
Nov 2015 129000 mi US $80	Replaced brake master cylinder and fluid for bleeding.
Dec 2017 162000 mi US $80	Boot ripped a few years back and the joint finally wore out.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2015
Aug 2010 54000 mi US $200	Water outlet valve
Apr 2013 97700 mi US $300	thermostat stuck open
Nov 2014 121100 mi US $300	Motor mount
May 2015 132100 mi US $400	Master cylinder replacement
Dec 2015 143000 mi US $150	Motor mount

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2013
Apr 2012 74700 mi US $100	Passenger side engine mount broken, needed to be replaced.
Nov 2012 79800 mi US $400	Passenger shock leaking/blown

Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 25000 mi	Had the purge valve replaced.
Jun 2008 27000 mi	Had to have the purge valve replaced for the second time in three months
Dec 2009 50000 mi US $125	I had the driver side seatbelt replaced due to belt not re-tracting at normal rate. I also had a crack upper dash replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 104000 mi US $65	Corrosion in positive cable to starter caused intermittent no-crank/no-start issue. Connector on cable re-soldered.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
Jan 2010 44000 mi US $42	Replaced headlight bulbs

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Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2013
Dec 2007 29000 mi	air bag actuators broke light came on and wouldnt shut off side molding peeled off
Jan 2010 73000 mi US $40	wiper arm stripped at joint -- aluminum inside wiper arm, steel at joint-- steel wins every time
Jul 2011 94000 mi US $450	a/c went out
Aug 2013 123000 mi US $600	pcv needed to be changed--- it was eating oil
Oct 2013 124700 mi US $250	starter failed

Mazda Mazda3 in Singapore Mar 2007 - Jul 2016
Jul 2008 34100 mi	Replaced faulty folding side mirrors
Nov 2010 57660 mi $350	alternator not working
Jun 2016 140120 mi $300	alternator down. changed parts fuel pump down. parts replaced
Jul 2016 140120 mi	The transmission has been skipping third gear when downshifting. Impossible to do overtaking on the highway.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 38000 mi US $40	oil leak from broken oil plug seal

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Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 65000 mi US $250	My engine light came on, took the car to Mazda to check it and the didn't find anything since light turned off one day before taking in for service in Sept. Three weeks ago, engine light again. Replaced damaged engine mounts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 65000 mi US $630	Stated transmission was leaking fluid and it would cost $230 to fix ontop of $300 60K maintenance. When I got the bill, it just stated that they sprayed a foam insulator around transmision case.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2013
Nov 2009 40000 mi US $50	AC taken in for stopping working. Took to garage for a diagnostic on the AC system and was informed of a failure by the compressor. Personally recharged AC system and no problem since. Beware of auto garages.
Mar 2013 60000 mi	AC compressor failure.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2013
Nov 2008 44000 mi	Seat track on passenger side was rattling. Took three trips to successfully diagnose. Replaced seat track. Paint was bubbling on inner door edge-rear right door. Covered by factory warranty after rep approved it. Navigation screen made clicking noise when opening- replaced after parts ordered- waited one week or so All four rims pitted around center caps- replaced under warranty after approval by rep
Dec 2008 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.
Feb 2009 46000 mi	More water found inside car after rain - found TSB regarding cowl change. Dealer ordered parts. B-Pillar trip misaligned- could not fix, so new part ordered. May have been present at delivery, but never noticed. Ratchetey noise coming from steering column- sounds like clockspring. Dealer could not or did not want to hear it. Noise is obvious to me. Right rear tail lamp has condensation inside. Dealer said normal. Not present in other light, or any other Mazda3 tail lamp on dealer's lot. Will pursue at a later time. Clock lost 12 minutes overnight. Dealer ordered new clock display + computer. Common problem with Mazda3 Navi screen occasionally will not turn on in a timely manner. Usually in cold weather. Dealer could not replicate as screen turned on immediately. Will try again when ordered parts come in-seems that screen has to be off for a few days to cause problem.
Mar 2009 46000 mi	Clockspring replaced in steering wheel- made clicking noise.
Apr 2009 48000 mi	airbag light came on- problem with main computer. Computer replaced.
May 2009 49000 mi	Parking brake cable on left side seized. Towed to prevent damage to rotor and wheel.
Feb 2010 57500 mi US $200	engine mount rubber torn. mount replaced
Nov 2010 64000 mi US $875	Right front strut popped its seals. Leaked fluid all over wheel well and onto driveway. Replaced front struts bilaterally with aftermarket KYB Excel-Gs. Wanted Bilsteins HDs, but out of stock everywhere. Replaced swaybar links also.
Aug 2011 74000 mi	AC kept turning off on fan speed 2. replaced master control Auto down feature for drivers window not working in hot weather. Switch cluster replaced. Multiple dashboard lights no longer functional after replacing master climate control cluster. Dealer replaced bulbs and ordered new seat heater switches. Unknown at this time whether dealer or extended warranty will pay for repair.
Sep 2011 75000 mi US $278	Dealer replaced burned out seat heater switches and light bulbs ordered on previous visit. I suspect battery was not disconnected during prev repair and this caused burnouts. Extended warranty paid all except for $50, and dealer covered that.
Nov 2011 77000 mi US $400	Bubbling rust noticed on rear door B-pillar under black plastic stick-on trim piece. Water had been trapped in weatherstripping and had rusted through causing 1cm bubbles (approx3). Had to be drilled out and filled and plastic replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2016
Apr 2016 139500 mi US $75	Thermostat stuck open and was not allowing engine to reach operating temperature. OBD code P0126 and P0128

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2010
Nov 2007 24000 mi	When driving over a rough road, a knocking noise was heard from the front left suspension. Vibration of the piston rod on the front shock absorber was transmitted to the mounts due to fluctuation in the oil pressure of the front shock absorber, resulting

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011 36000 mi US $495	Both rear anti-roll bar links were visibly bent, and entire suspension was out of alignment, causing noticeable tire feathering. Not sure what caused it.
Jul 2011 38000 mi US $200	The turn signal switch had to be replaced; it was no longer self-canceling after a turn.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2014
May 2012 57900 mi US $150	A/C compressor burnt out and needed to be completely replaced. The part is VERY pricey. Radiator thermostat went bad, simple repair.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2005 - Oct 2013
Oct 2006 26000 mi US $50	Bad motor mount, recognized by Mazda. Motor mount was replaced. Window regulators would stick, recognized by Mazda. Regulators were oiled. (MK)
Nov 2007 40000 mi US $30	Squeak developed in the front end of the car. Thought it was from the right front suspension but dealer could not replicate noise even on a ride-along.
Oct 2013 114000 mi	Passenger side wheel bearing started to fail.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Nov 2005 - Oct 2016
Mar 2015 255000 mi US $90	Wheel bearing
Sep 2015 265000 mi US $35	Water pump

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 87000 mi US $350	Thermostat stuck in open position - had to replace

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Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - Feb 2017
May 2013 69940 mi C $440	right front wheel bearing replaced
Jun 2013 70060 mi C $80	Driver door opened too far and bumped into front fender, requiring repair of door checker.
Dec 2013 75020 mi	Signal light switch fails to cancel after a turn, must manually switch off after right turns.
Jan 2014	Corrosion in the rear wheel wells - leading edge just behind rear passenger doors. Very noticeable now. Only minor bubbling started a few months ago. I think the paint is quite thin.
Apr 2014 77500 mi C $70	Repaired some rust with POR-15 (paint on rust material)
May 2015 89900 mi C $230	Parking brake cable partially seized causing rubbing of rear brake pad on one rotor. Replaced parking brake cable.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013 120700 mi US $100	Check engine light on - code was Failed Engine Knock Sensor. Replaced knock sensor. Also replaced intake manifold, EGR and throttle body o-rings as these parts had to be removed to gain access to knock sensor.
Sep 2013 119000 mi US $140	Water leaking into trunk. Replaced left and right side tail light housing gaskets. Replace left and right exterior vent assembly gaskets. A/C pressure switch was replaced.
Oct 2013 120000 mi US $70	Right side engine mount and transmission mount broken. Replaced both and rear engine mount as well. Front stablizer bar end links were bad. Replaced left and right side links.
Nov 2014 134300 mi US $180	Master cylinder replaced.
Jul 2016 162000 mi US $190	Rear sway bar end links would cause clunking noise over bumps. Rear motor/transmission mount failed.
Jun 2018 184000 mi US $120	Rear brake pads were worn down.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2006 - Dec 2014
Oct 2006 25000 mi	Replaced faulty driver's side window switch.
Nov 2010 66000 mi US $200	Replaced rear upper control arms with adjustable units. Camber in the rear had degraded to the point where it exceeded -3 degrees. Tire wear (even with regular tire rotation) was catastrophic. Adjustable arms allowed spec'ing reas.camber
Jan 2011 68000 mi US $370	Passenger side engine mount failed. Replaced.
Oct 2011 81000 mi US $150	Was told there was a leaking caliper seal on the right rear brake caliper. Took car to have caliper replaced along with routine maintenance. Was told it was necessary to have caliper replaced in pairs - to the tune of $1400. No thanks. Found another shop that replaced the one rear leaking caliper for a reasonable price.
May 2012 92265 mi US $1600	Air conditioning compressor failed, taking out every other component along the way (condenser, evaporator, expansion valve, etc.). All components replaced, flushed, and recharged. Enter A/C system replaced (compressor, condensor, evaporator, etc.)
Aug 2012 98000 mi US $492	Computer code indicated failing thermostat. Went to dealership as was informed that replacing the thermostat alone wouldn't fix the problem - also required PCM update. Had PCM update and thermostat replaced.
Dec 2012 105000 mi US $300	Replaced thermostat and updated ECU programming with newer version to address part of the issue.

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States May 2005 - Jun 2022
Feb 2005 2970 mi US $38	Headlights out of adjustment; had to align the passenger side headlamp
Oct 2005 9485 mi	Rattle in glove box cover. Dealer had to order a new glove box. Replacement glove box came in and installed Diagnose clunk heard in front end when first moving after shifting from Park to Reverse.
Jan 2006 12043 mi US $38	Repair for clicking noise when first moving after shifting from Park to Reverse; replaced axle bolts and removed ABS shield to replace with updated washer. Described in Mazda TSB 03-003/05.
May 2006 14985 mi US $36	Battery leaked; no electrical system problems found after check of alternator and battery, likely was overfilled battery fluid. Cleaned up connectors and battery/battery box.
Jun 2006 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.
Oct 2006 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
Jun 2008 32373 mi US $41	Engine would stall out when coming to a stop sometimes. Reflashed powertrain control module per TSB to eliminate problem. Moisture in right rear tail light; replaced entire tail light assembly since there are no drain/weep holes in tail light.
Jul 2008 32928 mi	Replaced torque axis engine mount due to burst rubber bladder that caused damping fluid to leak out. Covered by TSB.
Oct 2008 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.
Jun 2009 40445 mi US $104	Rust showing inside edges of doors where inner/outer steel panels are crimped and sealed. Service adviser took pictures and reported to Mazda USA.
Oct 2009 43118 mi US $126	Engine would stall when coming to a stop. TSB addressed issue, had the throttle body pulled and cleaned due to excessive carbon build up.
Jun 2010 47338 mi US $395	Click heard in front end when making hard right turns at slow speed. Had to remove left side axle, found some rust on splines (common issue in Mz3). Removed rust, greased splines and reinstalled. Click heard in front end when making hard right turns at slow speed. Had to remove left side axle, found some rust on splines (common issue in Mz3). Removed rust, greased splines and reinstalled.
Aug 2010 48000 mi US $100	Car made clicking noise when doing hard left turns(NOT the sound from bad CV joint). Mechanic had to remove right side half-shaft, remove rust on spline, grease and reinstall half-shaft. Common issue on Mazda3.
Sep 2010 48000 mi	Rust repaired on the door interior, where inner/outer stampings are sealed. This is the 4th time this has occurred. Paint bubbles up and in this case the area was rusting, not just paint delamination as before.
Nov 2010 50000 mi US $275	Check engine light came on, trouble code set indicating the vehicle wasn't getting up to set temperature within 5 minutes. Thermostat was replaced as it was sticking.
Apr 2011 51000 mi	Third (maybe fourth? I've lost count) trip to body shop to repair rust in passenger rear door inner/outer stamping joint. Shop this time stripped rubber seam sealer, applied rust inhibiting/bonding primer, repainted.
Aug 2012 58300 mi US $315	Car had a P0715 code, "turbine speed sensor fault". Caused the car to not get out of 3rd gear, check engine light and AT light were on. Sensor was replaced.
Dec 2013 65000 mi US $180	Right rear caliper replaced. During a brake fluid bleed (fluid was old and dirty) the bleed valve stuck open and could not be closed, requiring a new caliper.
May 2014 66000 mi US $1600	Replaced shocks/struts, new front/rear sway bar end links and rear shock mounts due to creaks in suspension.
Mar 2017 81060 mi US $220	Leaking transmission pan gasket. Gasket removed and replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2006 - Jun 2010
Mar 2008 24800 mi	Hard early morning shifting and vibration when down shifting from 4th to 3rd in manual mode. Still hard shift when engine cold, down shifting was corrected no vibration. Driver seat back replaced. Four new 17" rims installed. Engine whines they say its normal.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nebraska, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 39000 mi	Clunk when raising driver-side window. Fixed by retighting factory bolt.
Aug 2008 47000 mi	Check engine light on. Turned out some component in the evap system had failed. Successfully repaired with a new part. While in shop, mechanic noticed a damaged motor mount. Replaced under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
Jun 2014 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.
May 2015 129700 mi US $600	Frequent air leaks in 2 factory rims, 1 caused catastrophic tire deterioration. New rims needed immediately. Also reduced rim size to 16" from 17" to improve ride quality. 4 new rims and four new tires, new rims holding air perfectly.
Oct 2015 134000 mi	Rear shock separated from body after hitting a bump. Not safe to drive. Car is now at end of useful life for me because of other needs: trans leak & burning smell, AC and heat failure, oily residue on a few wheels. Trading in.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Sep 2005 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 24000 mi	Discovered oil leaking in garage from engine compartment. Initially suspected engine oil but appeared different upon closer inspection. Inspected engine and discovered fluid leaking from passenger side motor mount. Made appointment with dealer to fix prob Dealer installed new motor mount, issue resolved.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 59000 mi US $100	CEL P0126 came on showing that coolant was not getting up to normal operating temperature. Usually indicative of faulty thermostat. Replaced coolant and thermostat to solve issue.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 71000 mi US $350	My lights and other electrical accessories were turning off and the battery light was on. The alternator was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2008
Jan 2007 26300 mi	Check Engine light. Code for large evap leak. Replaced purge control solenoid.
Mar 2007 28085 mi	Check Engine light. Code for large evap leak. Replaced O2 sensor.
Apr 2007 28288 mi	Check Engine light. Code for evap. Purge control solenoid connector loose. 2 weeks later: Check Engine light. Code P0128 low fuel trim. Required PSI, 51-60; in car PSI, 44. Replaced fuel pump under warranty.
Nov 2007 37261 mi	Check Engine light. Code P0441 "Evaporative emissions system canister purge valve malfunction". Replaced canister purge valve under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
May 2015 79760 mi	Amber check engine light came on. Called dealer and was told this is a semi-common issue with Mazda3's with my age and mileage. Issue is caused by degradation of gas cap seal and light will usually turn off as fuel is used.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 83000 mi US $550	Power steering module failed. Replaced with remanufactured unit, Mazda unit would have been $1,000. Mazda dealer had to align unit within board computer.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 35960 mi	Car reving high at idle. Problem was a solenoid valve on intake. it was replace and software updated.
Jul 2009 49600 mi	car revving high at idle. problem was a manifold valve. It was replaced. Software updated.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Jan 2007	I had Mazda install the remote starter, after 8 months, it stopped working and car shut off on its own. They said it is common and dealer fixed it.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 67000 mi US $356	Rear shocks warn as evidenced by tire condition, needed replacement

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2014
Jan 2012 US $115	Replaced the battery
Aug 2012 53000 mi US $140	Vehicle would not start because the transmission interlock sensor had become corroded which meant the system did not detect the "park" position and would not start. Dealer cleaned and lubricated the affected parts.
May 2014 55000 mi US $391	recharged air conditioner

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 114000 mi US $160	Replaced End Links
Apr 2015 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.
Jun 2015 125000 mi	Trans not shifting correctly.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2007 - Sep 2013
Jul 2007 19000 mi	CD player needed replacement
Jun 2009 26000 mi	AC fan was making noises. Dealer took all day to incorrectly diagnose and order part. Never called to say part was in. Took another two days. Fixed problem, but would have taken only one day if they'd THOROUGHLY looked at the problem. HATE dealer service.
Jun 2011 33000 mi US $125	AC recharged.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2015
Dec 2010 62000 mi C $2500	Engine mount was replaced. Left lower ball joint replaced. Rear and front rotors were replaced due to rust. Replaced two front wheel bearings (whole hub)

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2011

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jan 2007 - Jul 2011
Apr 2008 79000 mi US $100	Transmission fluid leak. Leaking from the transmission fluid pan gasket. After that repair immediately noticed it is leaking from a higer spot on the transmission.
May 2008 80000 mi US $50	The transmission fluid inlet from the radiator had coroded and a rust hole formed.
Dec 2010 142000 mi US $1500	Leaking Strut. Replaced Struts and Shocks.
Feb 2011 143100 mi US $400	Front Wheel Bearings needed to be replaced. Both sides made noise and the bearings were very loose when removed from the car.
Jul 2011 146000 mi US $150	The front Strut mounting bolt was sheered off during normal driving. Decided to replace both front bolts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States - Aug 2006
Aug 2006 19000 mi	Fuel pump replaced under warranty

Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 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.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2014
Dec 2009 36951 mi C $148	Shift cable-lever lock
Jul 2012 58980 mi C $970	Replace rear axle trailing arm bushing Replace brake cables, parking
Sep 2013 71300 mi C $186	Replace right upper engine mount.
Sep 2014 82460 mi C $540	Control arm

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2012 - Apr 2017
Jun 2013 133300 mi C $800	tie rods and control arms
Aug 2013 134200 mi C $200	rough running, replaced coil pack
Feb 2014 137640 mi C $250	Strut replaced Caliper replaced
Jul 2014 138980 mi C $800	When wet, gear selector not going into P-Park. Had to start car in N-Neutral. Replaced rusted wire from gear selection indicator to electrical system control.
Feb 2015 140740 mi C $250	Loud clunking noise RR, after pothole
Sep 2015 144460 mi C $550	struts
Dec 2015 145080 mi C $700	RR caliper seized
Jun 2016 146320 mi C $550	leaking transmission fluid
Sep 2016 146940 mi C $110	exhaust system: rusted parts caused rattling. repaired. but this was not the real problem: air conditioning compressor starting to fail: causing belt noise
Nov 2016 149040 mi C $700	replaced compressor

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Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - May 2015
Mar 2015 151000 mi US $450	From passenger lower A-arm bushings. Replace A-arm
May 2015 153000 mi US $100	Passanger top strut mount was replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Oct 2014
Feb 2009 41540 mi	Rust forming around rear wheels. Mazda repairs this under the rust-proof warranty.
Mar 2009 44020 mi	I had a rust repair around the rear wing on both sides (~$2,500). This was covered under Mazda's warranty and it also seems to be a common problem with the Mazda3 from 2004-2009.
Mar 2010 61380 mi C $500	Changed rear shocks. Driver side shock was broken, so both were changed
Jan 2011 93140 mi C $500	changed rear brake pads and rotor. Brake line was leaking and it took 3 days to get the part. The calipers were stuck on breaks so these were changed also.
Sep 2012 94240 mi C $600	replaced rear struts, they were completely worn.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Mar 2006 - Sep 2020
Oct 2006 11000 mi	Rear bumper, replaced on an earlier trip for damage at the dealer prior to delivery, was either damaged by the dealer during install or was defective from the factory. The damaged/defective bumper was replaced a second time on this trip.
Feb 2007 16000 mi	Discovered that both RH door skins had been replaced prior to delivery. They are misaligned, causing window seals to not touch glass. Needs new skins to repair. Must be dealt with at purchasing dealer. Another dealer diagnosed & documented it. RH door seals do not tough glass, aero flares on rear bumper misaligned from poor installation last trip. New seals and aero flares ordered. RH door seals do not tough glass, aero flares on rear bumper misaligned from poor installation last trip. New seals and aero flares installed. later in the month. Neither problem fixed. RH door seals do not touch glass, aero flares on rear bumper misaligned from poor installation last trip. New seals and aero flares ordered and installed later in the month. Neither problem fixed. In shop 2 days total.
Dec 2008 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.
Mar 2011 87000 mi	Corrosion on 3 doors, Mazda USA replaced the LR door under the 5 yr. perforation warranty.
Aug 2013 129500 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. Under bumper splash shield came loose. Removed it and did not replace.
Mar 2014 142000 mi US $25	Passenger headlight out, replaced both as I wasn't happy with the light pattern with the cheap driver's bulb I installed several months ago.
Apr 2015 157500 mi US $223	4 new struts
May 2016 172600 mi US $135	Replaced lower control arms due to worn bushings leading to shake in the steering wheel. Also replaced gas cap that was coming apart.
Nov 2016 181700 mi US $70	Car was hard to start after refueling. Replaced purge valve.
Dec 2017 196000 mi US $75	Replaced noisy HVAC blower. Very difficult to access. New exhaust hanger
Feb 2018 198000 mi US $88	Replaced all pads and rear rotors (rotors were $50, I did not include the $60 in pads in the total) Replaced one head light and one fog light
May 2018 201000 mi US $250	Replaced driver's side CV joint / axle
Jul 2018 202000 mi US $177	Replaced alternator Replace thermostat
Mar 2019 207633 mi US $97	Diagnosis only of bad motor & trans mounts.
Sep 2019 212725 mi US $46	Replaced coolant reservoir due to cracked glue joint

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Feb 2017
Feb 2012 86800 mi C $15	R/H wiper post housing. Cracked plastic housing, held together with adustable collars. Does the job intended. driver's seat L/H tear. Sewn up. R/H wiper post housing. Cracked plastic housing, held together with adustable collars. Does the job intended.
Mar 2012 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.
Jun 2012 91140 mi C $500	Muffler changed from end of catalitic convertor to the tip. L/H front lower suspension arm due to loose bushings. Muffler changed from end of catalitic convertor to the tip.
Oct 2012 94240 mi C $500	3rd gear not holding in.
Nov 2012 99200 mi C $1200	3rd gear not holding. Replaced by second hand transmission. works good no problems. rear shock, right-hand. Shock head broke on chassis. Replaced both left and right-hand sides along with shocks. 3rd gear not holding. Replaced by second hand transmission. works good no problems.
Jan 2013 102300 mi C $150	Oil filter cap changed. Cause: leaking, cracked Leaking from seal
Aug 2013 102300 mi C $455	Both front Macpherson struts + front shocks tower heads.
Nov 2013 107260 mi C $280	Left front lower arm, second time in two years. Don't remember if first time was reported.
Nov 2014 116740 mi C $50	Rear R/H shock head broken. Changed
Nov 2015 124080 mi C $100	Broken wire caused brake lights not to work
Jun 2016 127100 mi	2 sensors: maf and O2
Aug 2016 130200 mi C $500	left front caliper seized, line ruptured.
Feb 2017 135160 mi	Frame unsafe. Not holding rear suspension anymore. Sold for parts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Dec 2008 - Jul 2009
Feb 2009 35340 mi C $800	EVAP pump and purge solenoid valve defective on emissions system. CEL was on
Jul 2009 40920 mi C $800	EVAP pump and solenoid valve for EMS

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2017
Jul 2014 67000 mi US $65	rear shocks rattling, replaced both

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2015
Jan 2014 123000 mi US $29	New thermostat needed

Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States - Oct 2009
Sep 2009 73000 mi US $400	Front wheel hub assemblies (both sides)
Oct 2009 75000 mi US $75	Front ABS Sensor

Mazda Mazda3 in Vermont, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2014
Oct 2008 38400 mi US $10	Headlight bulb.
Apr 2012 62000 mi US $450	Bad front engine mount front axle shaft lube
Aug 2012 62300 mi US $200	bad rear engine mount
Nov 2013 73400 mi US $400	Engine mount

Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2012
Apr 2009 31000 mi	Brake light switch failed, causing non-working brake lights and illuminating check engine light. Had tires rotated, mechanic noticed odd noise from front end. Replaced both front wheel bearings.
May 2009 31300 mi	Brake light switch, both front wheel bearings, wheel speed sensor.
Aug 2011 67000 mi US $400	One HID headlight not working, had to remove front bumper to replace bulb, still did not work, ballast was bad and had to be replaced.
Oct 2011 69000 mi US $118	Broken wire in main wiring harness, causing non-working HID low-beam headlight. Isolated short, repaired. Broke wire in main wiring harness, causing non-working HID low-beam headlight. Isolated short, repaired

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
Oct 2015 150000 mi US $30	Rear Brake Caliper frozen
Jan 2016 US $80	Car was pulling to one side. Tire wear on the outside of the front right tire. Tie rods bushings were very loose.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2005 - Jun 2008
Feb 2007 44640 mi	Glovebox Rattles
Mar 2007 44640 mi	Repaired glovebox rattle

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 132000 mi US $200	Replaced blower motor

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2020
Jun 2015 172000 mi US $341	Stabilizer bar links were worn out (front and rear, apparently) and causing the car to sound like there was a tire error or metal clanking rolling around. The car felt like it was bottoming out often too. Both front and rear links replaced.
Sep 2015 174000 mi	Fuel pump seal was leaking. Fuel system needed to be dropped to access and fix the seal. The driver and passenger side rear trailing arm bushings are both worn out, causing a rough ride. No service was done due to cost.
Dec 2015 178000 mi	A large emissions leak was diagnosed by the OBDII.
Mar 2016 179000 mi US $55	Driver side rear trailing arm bushing and trailing arm link bushing were both shot. Replaced both driver and passenger side rear trailing arm bushings and the driver side rear trailing arm link. Passenger side rear shock was leaking. Replaced both driver and passenger side rear shocks.
Jul 2016 180300 mi US $520	Faulty seal on fuel tank caused fuel to leak and evap code due to loss of pressure. New seal was installed. The coolant thermostat was stuck open, resulting in low operating temperatures (code P0128). Coolant thermostat was replaced.
Feb 2017 183000 mi US $88	Engine mount #3

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
Aug 2011 73000 mi US $400	AC controls inop with fan speed at max.
Dec 2011 77000 mi US $800	crack in dashboard
Jan 2013 90000 mi US $350	Drivers window inop. Window motor found to be faulty.
May 2013 94100 mi US $500	Brake booster leaking internally. Brake pedal goes to floor.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2013
May 2013 106000 mi US $200	Oxygen senser

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Apr 2011 77000 mi US $510	Water pump seal had very minor coolant leak that was watched closely for many months w/o serious problem. Decided to replace pump to avoid possibility of failure on a long road trip. Old pump looked better than expected when removed.
Aug 2011 81000 mi US $900	Rust was noted in one rear fender well. Rust was removed and anti-corrosion treatment applied. Area was then refinished. A body shop handled the repair
Sep 2012 89000 mi US $200	One of the motor mounts had lost its damping liquid and had to be replaced
Jan 2013 94300 mi US $150	A fuel vapor purge valve apparently deteriorated and triggered the check engine light.
Jun 2013 97000 mi US $320	A cv boot developed a leak. The cv joint and boot were replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2011
Dec 2010 38000 mi	Engine light continues to come on. I have been told it is due to an oxygen sensor problem and that a new gasoline filler cap would resolve the problem. Unfortunately, this hasn't worked.

Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2011
Jun 2008 56000 mi US $100	a/c compressor and associated magnetic clutch seized. dealer replaced above parts as well as associated pully and belt. cost of $1500 parts and labor covered by extended warranty less $100 deductible.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - Aug 2014
May 2014 79980 mi C $830	Car died while driving. Ended up being the Alternator and they also replaced the Battery. Alternator is apparently a dealer-only part as it's specialized.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011 39680 mi C $500	Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States - Mar 2013
Dec 2012 48000 mi US $1200	the right front strut was broken
Mar 2013 51000 mi US $255	One of the 3 motor mounts was cracked and needed to be repalced

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015 135000 mi US $2000	Piston slap turned into blown motor Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch.
Mar 2016 139000 mi	Nothing was done. Possible bad ECM

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2006 - Nov 2009
Sep 2006 22500 mi	Doors would not close because the car would think that the key is still inside
May 2009 65000 mi US $80	headlight bulb replaced
Sep 2009 70000 mi US $220	headlight bulb replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2010
Mar 2010 65000 mi US $330	gas purge valve failed or was not signalling CPU correctly

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Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2017
May 2007 24400 mi	Replaced right front tire pressure monitor, it was intermittently shorting out. Repair is under warranty.
Dec 2016 65000 mi US $230	Right blinker will not turn off automatically after turning, must be turned off manually.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Feb 2006 - Jul 2016
Sep 2007 30000 mi	Headlights wouldn't turn off; told it was a defect with the fuse box.
Dec 2008 44000 mi US $50	Low-beam headlight went out, so I replaced both left and right low-beam headlight bulbs.
Jan 2009 44000 mi	Auto transmission would shift very harshly into second gear, especially when cold.
Apr 2011 64000 mi US $700	Replaced leak detection pump and charcoal canister
Jul 2011 65000 mi US $1900	AC went out. Seal on compressor had gone bad and leaked all out all of the refrigerant. New seal and system recharge fixed problem. Fix required significant labor to remove, fix, & re-install compressor. Leaking front struts replaced Front brake calipers needed to be rebuilt. Front pads and rotors also replaced.
Mar 2012 67000 mi US $417	Replaced both (!) front headlight bulbs
Sep 2013 75000 mi US $500	Replaced leaking rear shocks
Nov 2014 83000 mi US $475	Replaced thermostat unit
Mar 2015 86000 mi US $100	Headlight socket went bad, unit needed to be replaced.
Nov 2015 89000 mi US $400	Very harsh shifts; would not shift into 4th gear (top gear)

Mazda Mazda3 in New Zealand Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012 31200 mi $130	Broken right hand engine mount
Feb 2013 32740 mi $300	Clunk in right front strut
Dec 2013 35340 mi $120	Replace left hand axle because of faulty cv joint
Jul 2014 38540 mi $150	Rubber on weather strips along all door windows hardened and cracked
Feb 2015 41620 mi $1000	UV coating had peeled off both front headlights (HID) causing them to go very cloudy. Had tried several times to repair by sanding and using aftermarket coatings (opticoat etc) but all failed within 3 months.
Nov 2015 45340 mi $75	Switch in tiptronic mode failed. Could manually shift up gears but not down. Replaced entire shifter with a second hand unit.
Jan 2017 47260 mi $70	Transmission mount
May 2018 70680 mi $60	Replace drivers power window master switch as it stopped operating front passenger side window.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018 133000 mi US $100	Alternator died. Replaced with aftermarket unit.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2018
Dec 2008 44000 mi US $62	Replace thermostat-open early.
Jul 2009 50000 mi US $292	Airbag warning light on-attempted repair-3 days after the repair-sensor light came back on. Scheduled for re-repair Monday August 10th. $98 for this repair.
Jun 2010 57000 mi US $385	Thermostat sensor replaced Number 3 motor mount replaced
Apr 2011 64000 mi US $505	Replace thermostat A/C magnet B+ wire frayed, soldered and repaired.
Aug 2011 67200 mi US $1700	Total failure of AC clutch, compressor, accumulator. All parts replaced and AC is returned to funtionality.
Nov 2011 67600 mi US $990	blown passanger side front strut
May 2013 75000 mi US $280	Replaced rear shocks. I drive almost exclusively on poorly maintained surface streets.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2005 - Jun 2018
Sep 2007 27000 mi	Leaky oil pan gasket
Aug 2009 47000 mi US $600	Brake light came on and stayed on. Faulty sensor in brake fluid reservoir; replaced. Horn did not sound.
Jun 2011 72000 mi US $1300	Fuel injector controller and related items replaced. Horn stopped working, was replaced.
Jun 2014 93000 mi US $2000	Broken motor mount
Oct 2016 112000 mi US $1200	Front struts and rear shocks replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2013
Dec 2011 81000 mi US $750	Engine running very rough when accelerating or turning right, had to replace 2 engine mounts and a transmission mount.
Aug 2013 102900 mi US $1000	Replaced AC compressor

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015 130000 mi US $300	Speed sensor went bad
Jan 2016 US $200	Thermostat needed to change replaced. Was overheating
May 2016 147700 mi US $400	Rear struts was leaking
Aug 2021 190000 mi US $330	Coolant Sensor needed to be replaced. This is my second time I have had to replace the coolant sensor since 2005.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
Jun 2012 145000 mi US $400	engine light On, used EDO device, changed OX sensor, but still did not fix problem. when filling gas tank full, it is hard to start and wants to shut off when it does start. after a couple minutes of running, there is No more problems with it, until the next time I fill up the tank
Sep 2012 150000 mi US $450	replace front and rear shocks

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 33480 mi C $254	Rear driver side tower mount for the shock absorber had to be replaced as it fractured while driving over a large pot hole.
Apr 2010 35340 mi	Rear fender wheel well had to be repainted under warranty (driver and passenger) due to premature rusting. Rear passenger door also was repainted for same reason. Rear fender wheel well had to be repainted under warranty (driver and passenger) due to premature rusting. Rear passenger door also was repainted for same reason.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
May 2012 77380 mi C $500	passenger side engine mount. oil pan gasket. alignment.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 114000 mi US $600	Replaced front right hub Replaced front right hub

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 84000 mi US $540	Sway bars seemed to give out on extremely bumpy Boston Roads.

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2016
Mar 2009 42000 mi	Slight but irritating noise from dash near window whenever slight bump or road wear. Turned out to be a bolt holding firewall to dash.
Mar 2011 48000 mi US $101	noticed oil on ground. drove in and it was trans seal and repaired with new seal, trans kit and new oil.
May 2011 49400 mi US $100	trans leak still there afer replacing seal and fluids. turned out to be corroded trans cooling line. seems very common on this 3 series. earlier repair to trans seal and such still did not fix leaking trans fluids. Now found corroded trans cooling line. replaced.
Feb 2013 64000 mi US $400	low beam headlight(s) replaced. also has all wipers replaced. also engine mount passenger side replaired...broken and engine vibration.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
Dec 2008 45880 mi C $15	Driver headlight low beam had to be replaced. Replaced by owner.

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015 104000 mi	Connecting rod went through engine block, too expensive to repair.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 68200 mi C $500	replaced power steering lines as they were corroded and leaking. no after market parts yet available so very expensive repair.
May 2010 75020 mi	power steering leaking ...copper gaskets replaced

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Mazda Mazda3 in Estonia - Feb 2009
Feb 2009 42780 mi €750	Had to replace both front bearings.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Finland Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 118420 mi €60	Faulty thermostat, stuck open. OEM Xenon ballast faulty on passenger side (Didn't always turn on)

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Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006 26040 mi C $197

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 45000 mi	Airbag light just stays on. Been at the dealer several times

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 56000 mi US $100	Light behind dash controls dead.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 100000 mi US $200	The engine kept stalling. As I slowed down, it would take too long to shift to first. Also the engine was idling very rough.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Jan 2006 - May 2016
Aug 2008 55000 mi US $80	The driver's side headlight bulb needed to be replaced. The old one had quit working.
Jan 2009 61000 mi US $120	A motor mount was broken and was easily and quickly replaced.
Mar 2009 63000 mi US $30	The passenger sight headlight went out; I replaced the bulb. I replaced the turn signal switch in the steering wheel, as it would stick when in the "right" position. This cost $85 for parts, in addition to the $30 I spent on the passenger-side headlight.
Aug 2011 89600 mi US $800	A belt tensioner broke. Caused the car to overheat and I had to have it towed. A tensioner broke, causing a belt to stop powering the electronics. The tensioner and belt were replaced.
Oct 2011 94000 mi US $50	Front left headlight went out; bought a new bulb and replaced myself. Dealer didn't install it, but kindly showed me how.
Aug 2012 109200 mi US $800	The AC button worked intermittently; a switch was bad. The dealer replaced the entire AC control panel. Reflective coating on the rear view mirror started peeling off. The clip that holds the driver side visor broke; I had a new one installed.
Nov 2012 115800 mi US $65	Replaced driver side headlight. The headlight bulbs seem to burn out faster than they should.
Dec 2012 115000 mi US $1200	Oxygen sensor and catalytic converter needed to be replaced (discovered because of CEL). The long repair time was due to ordering the CC.
Sep 2014 147000 mi US $500	Rear window switches and driver's master window switch didn't work properly or reliably. Had all replaced. Headlight bulb died (again). I have great difficulty with the clip, so I let the dealer do it after I ordered the part.
Feb 2015 150400 mi US $1500	replaced front struts and rear shocks
Aug 2015 155500 mi US $10	The headlights had yellowed badly with time and UV exposure, and were dim at night as a result. A mechanic friend sanded them clear, and now they look like new.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010 80000 mi	replaced both front wheel bearings. Alternator pulley, manufacturing defect.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006 51000 mi	The timing belt tensioner failed during highway travel, seizing the engine. Engine was replaced successfully under Extended (CPO) warranty. During the repair, some maintenance needed to be done to finish the repair (cleaning carbon deposits).
Feb 2008 65000 mi US $20	While having brake rotors replaced, the mechanic discovered a part of the hardware was missing - we ordered the parts and he installed them.
Jun 2008 68000 mi US $50	The radio face plate lost a button. Bought a new faceplate and replaced myself.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Apr 2018
Mar 2016 86180 mi C $2000	Wheel bearings + ball joints
Apr 2017 117180 mi C $240	Spark plugs and #4 coil
Jul 2017 169880 mi C $400	both rear struts
Aug 2017 124000 mi C $1300	Rear Brakes, calipers, rotors
Dec 2017 133300 mi C $525	Front pads and rotors.
Apr 2018 140740 mi C $500	Thermostat housing

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Oct 2005 - Dec 2014
Nov 2005 10000 mi	tsb on purge solenoid and recall on airbag sensor
Aug 2008 71000 mi US $400	Purge valve was replaced.
Aug 2010 96000 mi US $650	air conditioning didn't work. A hose needed to be replaced. Air conditioning system needed to be recharged.
Nov 2011 104000 mi	front struts replaced
Jun 2013 111000 mi US $225	a/c recharge since it was blowing warm air
Mar 2014 115000 mi US $1000	wheel bearings broken rear shock, both had to be replaced
Dec 2014 119000 mi US $600	Engine hood latch and cable assembly in need of replacement Engine mount drivers side broken and leaking.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2006 - Mar 2014
Mar 2007 57040 mi	This is my second set of wheels whereby the alloy wheels begin to corrode near the center cap on all four wheels. My first set of wheels were replaced as it was within the 3yr/80,000Km warranty. I have the top of the line extended warranty but Mazda refus This is my 2nd set of wheels whereby the finish begins to flake off near the center cap on all four wheels. 1st set replaced under basic factory 3yr/80,000Km warranty. No fix under my extended warranty. Must return to resolve.
May 2007 58280 mi C $300	Refinished the wheels. The total price came to $600 but I negotiated with my dealer and got them to pay half. Total price is confirmed with other, independent shops.
Jul 2008 88660 mi	The pulley on the belt tensioner broke such that the main serpentine belt broke rendering the car undriveable. This is a known issue with the car and Mazda has put out a service report but has not warranted a recall. I had purchased an extended warranty. Pulley on the belt tensioner broke & cut main serpentine belt rendering the car undriveable. It's a known issue & Mazda has put out a service report but no recall. Fixed under extended warranty. (otherwise: $550)
Feb 2009 99200 mi	Driver's seat belt tensioner failed. The belt became stuck such that it could not be usefully extended to strap the driver in. Belt tensioner replaced under extended warranty. Driver's seat belt tensioner failed. The belt became stuck such that it could not be usefully extended to strap the driver in. Belt tensioner replaced under extended warranty.
Jun 2009 102300 mi	Electric side mirrors. 1 day both sides stopped tilting up and to the left -> Obviously a switch problem: i.e. Chance both motors failed at exact way&time? Slim to none, right? No tech. needed for that info. yet charged $55 for diagnose. Rip off. Rust formation beginning on exterior edge of wheel well. Almost dime size. Failed to take my vehicle in for regular inspection at one of their proprietary paint protection centers -> lifetime warranty for rust was nullified. Remember oil changes yrs ago? Power side mirrors failed - stopped tilting up and to the left. Asked for tech advice but instead charged $55 for 0.5 hours labour to diagnose. My bad, i.e. should have went directly to parts counter to ask my question. Rust formation beginning on exterior edge of wheel well. Almost dime size. Failed to take my vehicle in for regular inspection at one of their proprietary paint protection centers -> lifetime warranty for rust was nullified. Won't repair.
Aug 2009 104160 mi	2 non-dealer shops showed me that rotors are cracked. 2 dealerships told me that the marks are not cracks in the rotors. Only 10,000km on these rotors.
Sep 2009 105400 mi C $460	Driver's side front bearing had worn out and made a what sounded like loud road noise from the wheels. I was told that the hub would need replacement as well for reasons that were supposedly due to design and not damage but I'm not too clear on this. The bearing definitely needed replacement. Driver's side front bearing and hub needed replacement. It was discovered from loud road noise that the driver heard. Loud road noise took me to a mechanic who accurately diagnosed it as a worn driver's front wheel bearing. The hub and bearing comes as one unit so parts were pricey.
May 2010 110980 mi C $250	Motor mount #? broke which is common for all Mazda3's. Same motor mount in all of them. I don't know if they corrected the problem in later models. Motor mount #? broke which is common for all '04 Mazda3's. Same motor mount in all of them. I don't know if they corrected the problem in later models.
Aug 2010 115940 mi C $389	Driver's side front wheel bearing had worn out prematurely earlier repair. Receipts were stolen so only got partial warranty. Note, the hub & bearing comes as one unit. Driver's side front wheel bearing had worn out prematurely earlier repair. Receipts were stolen so only got partial warranty. Note, the hub & bearing come as one unit.
Sep 2010 118420 mi C $392	Check engine light code indicated an emissions fault. Found thermostat faulty & replaced. (Engine had been unable to warm to precise operating temp. so fuel wasn't burned as fully as it could be... I think.) Check engine light emissions code. Diagnosed as faulty thermostat. Needed replacement. Replaced thermostat. **(Don't think it ever needed this b/c the car warmed up fine and blew good heat. I only understood this after my Jan 2011 trip unfortunately.)
Jan 2011 119660 mi	Check engine on. Fuel filler cap not closed tight. Light suppose to turn off after driving 10 minutes. It did not. Back to shop that replaced thermostat. Cleared the code. Everything fine since. **(Prob. misdiagnosed earlier & never needed)
Mar 2011 120900 mi C $460	Front passenger bearing needed replacement. It's fine considering the car had almost 200,000km on it. Front passenger side bearing needed replacement. It's fine considering the car had almost 200,000km on it.
Jun 2012 142600 mi C $11	Over 5 years the headlamps built up a thick film to the point of fogging up the lens, brightness of light reduced by roughly 50 percent. $51 ($40 for a drill & $11 for Maguires lens cleaning kit) & one hour later my headlamps were crystal clear.
Feb 2013 153840 mi C $20	Driver's window switch would only intermittently raise the window. Parts, eBay, $20. Mazda wanted $270 before labour. Five minutes to install. The driver's window in particular has been used thousands of times.
Nov 2013 160580 mi C $350	Starter gave up the ghost. $200 parts & $150 labour.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Nov 2011
Feb 2010 108000 mi US $1100	Both front wheel bearings had gone bad and needed to be replaced.
May 2011 140000 mi US $110	Leak detection pump failed. Won't be repairing.
Nov 2011 147000 mi	Leak detection pump never fixed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 86000 mi	a tie rod needed replacement

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2007 - Nov 2009
Dec 2007 52000 mi US $258	Strut mounts replacements.
Jun 2008 55000 mi US $460	Engine mount replacement.
Jul 2009 60000 mi US $458	Airbag sensor and drivers seatbelt pretensioner.
Sep 2009 65000 mi US $15	Headlight out. 4th time headlights have gone out on car. 2nd time on this housing in 9 months.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2012
Nov 2010 78000 mi US $735	Loose Ball joints. Both lower control arms replaced.
May 2012 92000 mi US $175	thermostat stuck open, motor under temp. replaced thermostat

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2006 - Oct 2008
Aug 2007 22320 mi	Front suspension squeaks when going over speed bumps. Dealer replaced front control arms for a modified new part (there was a TSB issued by Mazda) under warranty.
Sep 2007 22940 mi	Installed new control arms to fix squeak.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2009
Mar 2008 35000 mi	Torn engine mount found during oil change...
Aug 2008 36000 mi US $400	Oil pan leaking. Gasket replaced. Also found a broken motor mount, which was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 37200 mi C $500	Front wheel bearings (both sides) replaced. Out of warranty, but we had purchased the car less than 6 months earlier, so the dealer covered $300 of the $800 repair.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Oct 2017
Jun 2009 73780 mi C $1200	Evaporator failed and had to be replaced. Possibly because of contaminants.
Dec 2010 89280 mi C $250	Check Engine Light on due to failed Purge valve.
Nov 2013 148620 mi C $300	replaced suspension mount.
Aug 2015 166040 mi C $400	sway bar replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Puerto Rico Sep 2013 - Feb 2016
Jan 2015 94200 mi US $80	Change transmission fluid and filter because mal functioning AT at cold starts.
Feb 2016 98000 mi	Transmission kit need to be replaced, also struts, and frontal rack

Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 72000 mi US $280	Blower motor went out. Replaced with new blower motor.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2014
Apr 2014 156000 mi US $1100	replace transmission, faulty mounts allowed too much movement between engine/trans.
Sep 2014 156000 mi US $20	when transmission was replaced, mechanic didnt plug in sensor, after months of difficulties with this mechanic, took to a different transmission shop, they found issue within minutes and plugged it in, worked great.
Nov 2014 156000 mi	misfire kept happening at random, I attributed it to old gas, light would come on, then clear in the same driving session. last 2driving sessions, light never came on.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States May 2010 - Dec 2013
Feb 2011 73000 mi US $1100	A/C compressor locked up
Dec 2011 93000 mi	A/C compressor seized, locked up tighter than the hubs of hell
Jul 2012 99000 mi US $320	a/c compressor and dryer, evac and recharge

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 66000 mi US $400	Themostat needed to be replaced Coolant reservoir hose ripped by contact with serpentine belt.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 124000 mi US $130	rear brakes and rotors

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Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2013
Feb 2010 139000 mi US $30	Driver's side headlight out

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 172360 mi C $300	passenger side control arm ball joint

Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2017
Jun 2014 132000 mi US $85	Both engine motor mounts were replaced.
Oct 2014 139000 mi US $39	The transmission mount was replaced.
May 2015 154000 mi US $478	Discharge side hose had a leak and a new hose was installed. The system was then recharged and checked for leaks.
Jun 2015 156000 mi	Both lower control arms where replaced because of worn bushings.
Jul 2015 156800 mi US $45	Both sway bar end links were replaced. They were worn and making popping and clunk type noises over bumps.
Dec 2015 163000 mi US $53	Evap canister purge valve was replaced. The engine idle was erratic and a gas smell was present also.
May 2016 166000 mi US $100	Motor mount replaced. Loud noise, similar to what a modified exhaust sounds like, was occurring.
Oct 2016 169200 mi US $88	Speed sensor on transmission changed. Speedometer was bouncing all over the place from 0mph to the actual mph. Turn signal unit changed. Blinker would not turn off automatically after turn was made.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 71900 mi C $360	wiper linkage broke, wipers stopped functioning
Nov 2010 83080 mi C $1000	ac compressor clutch seized. belt had to be cut to prevent damage to other parts.
May 2011 88660 mi C $1000	a/c compressor replaced due to faulty clutch

Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2004 - Mar 2010
Oct 2004 930 mi	Trunk lid adjusted - squeak
Jun 2006 12400 mi	Airbag sensor recall

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2006 - Jul 2012
Dec 2007 63860 mi C $350	The tensioner that keeps the belt tight broke requiring replacement of the tensioner and belt.
Jun 2009 102300 mi C $70	Paint was lifting on rocker panel behind front wheels and metal was rusting. Sanded, primed and painted repair area.
Mar 2010 106020 mi C $930	plus emergency brake cable--emergency brake was not working.
Oct 2010 116560 mi C $308	Speedometer and odometer were not working. Dealer replaced vehicle speed sensor

Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 121520 mi C $2000	Rear bushings, front wheel bearing, a stabilizer bar, an ABS sensor and rotor.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Aug 2013 152320 mi C $200	Ball joint boot damaged, replaced control arm assembly.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nevada, United States Oct 2006 - Oct 2010
Feb 2009 81000 mi US $65	Received CEL for Coolant Temp Low. Replaced Thermostat and Coolant Temp Sensor.
Oct 2010 96000 mi	Engine code for temp sensor - unrepaired.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Maine, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006 54000 mi	Car has been "knocking" for some time. It sounded like a noise my Geo Metro had before - bad strut mount. It was determined by the dealership to be exactly that. However, the "knocking" has returned and I need to bring it back in...

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 45260 mi C $980	Emergency brake did not fully disengage. replaced emergency brake, ground rotors and replaced pads. said transmission seal leaked. did not repair. have not detected any fluid under the car.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Aug 2009 65000 mi US $300	AC condenser replaced and AC system refilled with freon. AC compresor is noted as making noise and needs to be replaced.
Dec 2009 69000 mi US $185	AC compressor was replaced
Jul 2010 73300 mi	Automatic transmission gear selector not lighting up "P" on dash, car not recognizing it was in park and not starting. Put some thick oil on the gear shaft link under the car and problem went away. Gear link was rusty and needed oil is all.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
Aug 2014 166000 mi US $15	Lower control arms on both side had to be replaced because lower ball joint seal was cracked and full of dirt. Inner cv joint boot cracked. Car making loud clicking noise when driving. Throttle body had to be cleaned. Engine stalling while idleing
Mar 2015 183000 mi US $250	Front struts replaced. Upgraded to Koni STR.T's.
Jul 2015 186000 mi US $30	Thermostat stuck open replaced thermostat.
Sep 2016 210000 mi	Transmission mount bolt came lose and dropped transmission. Tore inner cv axle and had to tow home. Reconnected transmission with thread locker. Replaced cv axle under warranty.
Jan 2017	Transmission wouldn't shift into 2nd or 4th gear. Upon visual inspection of the transmission it was found that the 2-4 clutch anchor bolt was loose and needed to be re-tightened.
Mar 2018 247000 mi US $250	Transmission slipping out of overdrive and 4th gear. Found clutch pack piece in transmission oil. Replaced transmission with used transmission. Filled with new fluid.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Dec 2016
Jan 2011 69280 mi C $70	Car has a low idle (around 500 RPM) and shakes and almost stalls at red lights, once the engine is warmed up. The Mazda dealership cleaned the throttle body and replaced engine mount #3, at my expense, with NO improvement in symptoms. Follow up visit for my low idle/shaky idle/almost stalling at red lights, after I paid them good money to diagnose and fix the problem. They claim the idle is just fine and there is no problem. Roll Eyes. Useless Mazda dealership! The car would intermittently not start when in Park, and you would have to shift it into Neutral to start it. They claim they adjusted the shifter cable, for $70, and now it does reliably start in Park.

Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2004 - Mar 2011
Jan 2004 93 mi	The panel underneath the instrument cluster came loose. Dealer snapped it back in place.
Apr 2004 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.
Feb 2008 31000 mi	Car stalling and it's an ATX. Dealer told me everything is fine but the car stalled right in the lot when I picked it up. Dealer also managed to have my car rear-ended during a test drive. This problem was never fixed.
Feb 2011 44640 mi	Repainted the driver side rear wheel well. They declined the claim for the passenger side because it was painted over already, due to them declining the same claim years ago. Mazda's paint quality is pathetic.

Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013 170500 mi	Cruise control and throttle "pulsing" (barely perceptible) despite new oxygen and cruise sensors month prior. ECU flashed then replaced. Problem not solved. Dealer did not charge for repairs. New shocks (old, high-mileage car so it really should count as wear) Bushing replacement (old, high-mileage car, should really count as wear)
Jul 2015 237640 mi C $25	Socket for driver side bulb replaced; problem solved for 1 month then failed again.
Aug 2015 239840 mi C $600	Worn rear, passenger side wheel bearing

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Feb 2004 - Apr 2007
Jun 2004 3100 mi	Replacement of faulty airbag sensor - under warranty.
Jan 2005 12400 mi	Replacement of faulty door seal - under warranty

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Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Apr 2009 - May 2012
Sep 2010 65000 mi US $100	Replaced Purge Solenoid Valve. Replaced Purge Solenoid Valve.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2008
Oct 2007 37200 mi C $400	tension arm for serpentine belt broke - needed new arm and belt

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2008 - Jul 2010
Aug 2008 51000 mi US $600	Inner right axel had a bad bearing, was making a horible sound. Entire inner axel had to be replaced.
Mar 2009 59000 mi US $700	Thermostat was sticking. Some valve in/near the gastank that gets stuck and allows petrol to escape in gas form.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018
Nov 2009 80000 mi US $600	Alternator tensioner replaced. Belt managed to get destroyed. Water pump belt tensioner plastic pulley shattered at 3k rpm. Belt managed to get destroyed. Belt tensioner cost is $300 from dealer, $125 from NAPA.
Sep 2014 129000 mi	SRS; driver's side seatbelt pre-tensioner required wiring adjustment. Airbag light, diagnosed with code reader. Cost two tie wraps.
Apr 2016 147200 mi	MIL came on while driving. P0300 random misfire code. Reset with own code reader. MIL off. Has not returned in 1k miles. Suspect gasoline.
Jun 2017 157000 mi US $200	Passenger side headlight went out. The connector stopped making solid contact with the bulb assembly; requires about 5 degree clockwise turn to make connection again. Will perform connector surgery when sunlight returns to the PNW. Living with it for now. Water pump failed. Diagnosed failed motor mount at same time. Both replaced. Mileage number at failure seems normal. No complaints. Motor mount; the large liquid filled one on passenger side. Required removal for water pump replacement. Found the rubber had rotted and all liquid had previously vacated at unknown mileage. Explained why engine vibration was noticeable while operating the car. Easy to replace.
Jul 2017 157000 mi	Passenger side junction box under glove box. Affects tail lights and interior panel dimming when headlight switch is turned on. Too expensive to replace at the moment; "tap" with a rubber mallet in the sweet spot to activate failing relay.

Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2005 - Jul 2017
Mar 2005 16317 mi C $5	Squealing brakes. Dealer said it's normal. Applied Permatex Disc Brake Quiet to pads.
Sep 2006 31604 mi	Repaired MAF sensor wiring (under warranty).
Nov 2008 41880 mi	Front engine mount replaced (under warranty). Original was torn and leaking fluid.
Sep 2011 62620 mi C $250	Flimsy, junky, liquid-filled OE LCA control arm bushings tore and leaked oil. Replaced with solid rubber aftermarket bushings.
Dec 2013 76880 mi C $47	CEL with code P0106: issue with MAP sensor. Cleared code a couple of times and it kept returning. Installed new MAP sensor and code has not returned.
Aug 2014 79360 mi C $150	Replaced rear trailing arm bushings. The original were falling apart.

Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Dec 2006 - Feb 2007
Jan 2007	Rear end of car was unstable when going over bumps or driving on slick roads. Also experienced extreme rear tire wear. Clunking noise when rolling down driver's power window. Manual transmission is very hard to shift when cold. Told it was normal due to heavy weight oil in transmission.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maine, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008 53000 mi	Replaced purge solenoid valve myself to eliminate searching idle, a known problem with early 2004 2.3s.
Jun 2010 86000 mi US $100	blown motor. car is in garage awaiting money to repair

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2005 - Apr 2007
Mar 2005 19000 mi	A/C didn't blow cold on hot days. Repaired by installing pollen filter per service bulletin.
Jan 2006 35000 mi	Driver's door window made noise when opening or reversing direction. Window regulator adjusted and switch assembly replaced under warranty.
Dec 2006 35000 mi	Check engine light on --- Faulty evaporative emissions purge valve. Replaced under warranty.
Jan 2007 37000 mi	Check engine light on, plus occasional hesitation. Oxygen sensor diagnosed as faulty. Replaced under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 148000 mi	The new buyer was informed to replace the starter.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2013
May 2012 140900 mi US $100	fixed it.
Aug 2013 149200 mi	In May I had a small leak in the coolant system, which got worse during a long drive and ended in overheating badly. The block was cracked, had to have the engine rebuilt, did not happen until August. Also needed a new thermostat and coolant temp sensor.
Sep 2013 149000 mi US $300	Not long after, a hose broke (coolant bypass - on the bottom of the engine, which costs $300 to access). Out of town, so I had to see an unfamiliar mechanic to replace that hose, and he messed up the recently-replaced thermostat.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 187000 mi US $120	Thermostat has a tendency to fail.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2010 108000 mi US $30	AC was weak, recharged
Dec 2011 120414 mi US $91	Fix engine undertray Retorque front suspension, lubricate bushings
Jun 2013 128328 mi US $315	Rear shocks were leaking and were replaced
May 2014 130000 mi US $138	Engine intermittently took a long time to heat up, thermostat was replaced.
Dec 2014 131000 mi US $269	Check engine light came on and car failed smog test. Rear O2 sensor was replaced.
Jan 2016 129000 mi US $160	Oil light illuminated, oil pressure switch was replaced. Oil filter housing had a hairline crack. Housing was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 117000 mi US $2000	replaced front struts

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 62300 mi US $417	Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced.
Jul 2010 65850 mi US $1255	Front Left Wheel Bearing and Nuckle replaced.
Nov 2010 73412 mi US $551	Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada May 2008 - May 2012
Jan 2008 26660 mi C $300	Replaced belt that connects motor to alternator

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
Sep 2015 119660 mi C $550	Great car 2nd wheel bearing also controls arms changed Brakes as well

Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States Feb 2011 - May 2013
Nov 2011 173000 mi US $60	New thermostat

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2012 97800 mi US $519	Bad wheel bearing. Horribly loud grinding noise while driving above 20mph. Had to replace entire hub, also get alignment
May 2013 109100 mi US $600	LOUD grinding (obvious wheel bearing) noise. Took to private shop, confirmed that both front wheel bearings were bad. Replaced with OEM parts.
Jul 2014 124000 mi US $1000	Leaking front struts needed to be replaced. Along with 2 broken engine mounts. Check engine light was on. Faulty thermostat or coolant temp sensor.
Sep 2014 127000 mi US $625	Unusual wear on rear tires. Shop identified it as rear camber issue. Adjustable rear lower control arms were installed & car was aligned properly.
Nov 2015 141000 mi US $88	Rear right upper shock mount corroded through & broke off. Shock was loosely moving around. Replaced upper shock mounts & original shocks on both sides with parts from Amazon. Very easy to do. After previous strut mount repair, noticed that both struts were blown. Replaced other side strut mount + both rear struts, purchased off Amazon. Muffler was rattling around due to rear-most exhaust hanger that had rusted through & broken. Replaced with universal hanger from Amazon.
Jan 2018 159000 mi US $100	Battery died due to very cold temperatures in the northeast. Swapped out & changed a corroded negative terminal.
Mar 2018 159000 mi	Lower control arm was bad & was replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2009 - Jul 2011
Feb 2010 68280 mi C $107	Tensioner and left wheel bearing.
Mar 2010 70060 mi	3 Doors have been changed, they were rusted prematurely (5 years old).They replaced the metal but not the trimming inside.

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2013
Oct 2011 63000 mi US $320	thermostat stuck open; replaced and coolant flushed and replaced
Oct 2013 70000 mi US $900	Clutch began slipping and needed replacing

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2012 80500 mi US $2000	bad rust under wheel wells. my neighbor had same problems after 5 years of baby care for vehicle. water pump replaced turned out to be quite expensive at 20,000 miles

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Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2017
Dec 2010 101000 mi US $1000	The wires connecting the airbag sensors were corroded. Both airbag harnesses were somehow damaged and had to be replaced. Two motor mounts were corroded/broken and had to be replaced.
Aug 2012 127000 mi US $300	Wheel bearing was destroyed by driving with a bent rim. Bent rim was fault of the car's previous owner. Brake calipers were destroyed by a mechanic who worked on the car prior to my purchase of the car. Had calipers replaced & rotors turned.
Dec 2012 132000 mi US $400	Air conditioner compressor failed. AC belt broke.
Jan 2013 119700 mi	Replace both upstream and downstream oxygen sensors.
Mar 2013 138000 mi US $100	Replaced rear shocks.
Jun 2013 140000 mi US $250	Needed complete replacement of air compressor and all attendant coolant & belts.
Oct 2013 146500 mi US $150	Replaced shocks.
Nov 2013 148100 mi US $1500	Replaced front struts, ball joints, and lower control arm bushings
Sep 2014 168000 mi US $1300	Bad catalytic converter and O2 sensor needed replacement.
May 2015 178700 mi US $450	transmission fluid flush & filter replaced; speed sensors replaced; solenoids replaced
Oct 2016 191 mi US $2500	Car's original transmission failed. Replaced/repaired forward clutches, rebuilt transmission, replaced failed rear transmission mount. Replaced seal on oil valve behind transmission while the transmission was being repaired. Failed seal was causing slow oil leak.
Apr 2017 198000 mi US $125	Replaced car's original axles.
May 2017 200001 mi	Air compressor is shot. Estimated $1800 to fix the entire system. Cannot afford repair.
Oct 2017 202000 mi US $600	Replaced front pads, rear pads, and rear rotors Also replaced tie rod ends.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2016
Nov 2011 117000 mi US $550	AT Warning Light on, Shift shock when shifting to Reverse. Some slipping when shifting thru other gears. Diagnostic codes shown that "Pressure Control Solenoid" and "Pressure Sensor" was malfunctioning. Both parts were replaced.
Jun 2012 126000 mi US $500	Noticed A/C noise, turned out it was the A/C clutch, which was normal". At the same time timing belt and "pulley" was found to be "in a bad shape", and was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Hawaii, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2017
Nov 2010 62200 mi US $3000	AT light came on - dealer's service dept diagnosed problem as solenoid needs to be replaced in transmission. Also, recommended to replace struts and engine mounts.
Jan 2014 63500 mi US $280	lower engine cover ripped off from a prior car maintenance trip
May 2014 71300 mi	AC stopped working on May 10, 2014 at about 71,500 miles on it. Repair shop wanted $1,200 to diagnose and replace the part (AC compressor) but I found part online for $700. Decided not to do repair yet due to disability.
Jul 2014 71200 mi US $1163	Replaced blower motor and recharged AC. Also did recommended oil change.
Aug 2015 74000 mi US $45	Engine was overheating. I found out that the coolant reservoir had a small leak. I had my brother replace the reservoir, but the engine temp. is still high (based on the temp. gauge). Will save money to perform diagnosis.
Dec 2015 74000 mi US $80	Brother replaced thermostat with part I ordered online; also replaced spark plugs and changed coolant.
Feb 2016 75000 mi US $1000	Had check engine light, went in for routine oil change, diagnosed prob. as fuel pump (needs replacement). Didn't have enough money to resolve latest problem. Replaced rear shocks.
Mar 2016 75000 mi	Replaced fuel pump.
Feb 2017 77000 mi	Had to replace both rear taillights and headlights.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 101680 mi	Rust perforation in front pillar of rear doors.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Aug 2009
Jul 2009 53940 mi	Rust on top of both rear wheel wells was repaired under warranty.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 81000 mi US $200	Engine mounts needed to be replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
Jan 2012 156240 mi	Replace engine with used engine Replace engine with used engine

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 108000 mi	body side trim began to fall off.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Oct 2013
Jan 2011 105400 mi C $300	Alternator failed and was replaced.
Oct 2011 114700 mi C $500	transmission pan rusted and beginning to leak Sway bar links very noisy and replaced
Jan 2012 131100 mi C $300	Purge valve assembly needed replacement
Mar 2012 120280 mi C $200	Rust in fuse box, some connections damaged.
Aug 2012 126700 mi C $220	front wheel bearing replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017 118000 mi US $1000	Fuel pump overheat blow
Feb 2018 128000 mi US $120	Coolant leak (suspected water pump). engine overheating. Stopped using K-Seal.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 63000 mi US $150	Passenger side junction box needed to be replaced- Tripped relay forcing headlights to stay on and thus kill battery. Relay pulled and drove with high beams. $800 part found at junkyard for $150. Repaired for $90 in labor.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Mar 2016 117000 mi US $450	An emissions sensor went bad. It had to be replaced.

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Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
Jun 2010 67000 mi US $200	Temp sensor caused check engine light. Have not had time to fix it.
Jan 2011 69600 mi US $80	Temp sensor code (check engine light) led to coolant sensor replace and thermostat replace for good measure. problem resolved.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 260000 mi	Needed a front wheel bearing Needed an emergency brake cable Needed a thermostat Electrical issues: the dash lights, low beams, and tail lights would sometimes turn on using the switch and they would turn off on their own. I read on the Internet that hitting the dash in certain spots would turn them on, and this worked for a while.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 45880 mi C $10	Changed Driver-side Rear Brake Light

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