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2018 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 8 repairs.
2018 Mazda Mazda3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202260000 miUS $170 | Thermostat replacement | ||
2018 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States May 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 20181600 mi | Part # B45A-34-11A [front suspension strut bumper] failed and was causing clunks when going over bumps or dips. | ||
| Sep 20187000 mi | Trunk light housing wouldn't fit back. Still had play in it. Dealer replaced it. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Nov 2018 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Apr 20194000 mi | Front passenger side wheel squeaked when not warmed up. Dealership could not find fault. | ||
| May 20196000 mi | Followup to earlier issue of wheel squeaking. Again, could not fix it, but this time, the noise did not come back, or so I think. Could actually be the warm summer weather. Car suspension was uneven and car started tracking to the left. Dealership acknowledged the issue and fixed the suspension height and made sure the steering wheel stayed true and center. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20182250 mi | Navigation and infotainment system rebooted after a couple of hours driving. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202229760 miC $1400 | brakes started making noises due to long periods without use (covid). | ||
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 20175000 miUS $75 | Center Console arm rest squeaks. Applied felt in between leather surface to prevent squeak | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20182637 mi | Service technician at dealership failed to tighten oil filter after routine oil change. Engine immediately lost all oil and seized. Total engine replacement required. Took nearly 1 month to locate a brand new engine. | ||
| Oct 202120460 miC $365 | Broken rear coil spring discovered on inspection. Definite premature failure, but car is out of warranty. Replaced both. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2016 - May 2021 | |||
| Sep 20179300 mi | Passenger fog light not working, might be from taking ownership. Wasn't plugged properly, took 10 min to diagnose and repair. | ||
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20186000 mi | Battery installed at factory had a bad cell, and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Nov 201817000 mi | when turning front wheels front or left, or going over bumps rattle type of sound heard in front of car, issue was install bump stops in the two front shock absorbers.......for the most part this solved the problem once in awhile there is a rattle but not a constant rattle as was before this repair... | ||
| Feb 201917000 mi | bump stops rattle in front suspension when driving, turning....item under warranty was bump stops another trip to dealer.....front suspension tie rod bushings...... 2nd repair suspension bushings...... suspension still makes rattle at times.....think i am screwed and have to live with what i feel manufacturer defect.....not sure if I would purchase mazda again.. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202265000 miUS $500 | Front wheel bearings worn out and replaced | ||
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201811594 mi | After only 6 months and 17,800km of use the catalytic converters of the car disintegrated and car could no longer run properly. | ||
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 20177000 mi | Had a buzzing noise coming from a loose electrical connector. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2020 - Oct 2023 | |||
| Jun 202024000 mi | Squeaky noise when going over speed bumps or any bump at low speed. Replaced lower arm bushing and both bump stoppers. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 20173000 mi | Blind spot warning system on passenger side of car stuck "on". | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 201715000 mi | TPMS light on. Would not reset. Performed TPMS master reset. | ||
| Jun 201839000 mi | The right seatbelt was making noise. Replaced seatbelt retractor. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018347 mi | Brake pads and wheel bearing issues. | ||
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202122000 miUS $200 | Backup camera failed | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201814000 mi | Exterior trim panels between the driver side door and rear passenger door are melted at the top 4 inches. The dealer would not repair under warranty, and stated Mazda will not replace it since trim is not covered. They told me to contact Mazda corporate to see if they would sell the parts at cost. Dealer price would be $200 for just the two plastic panels and me installing them at home. This was probably caused by a reflection from a building window onto the plastic trim. passenger seat belt warning light would intermittently come on even when no one was in the seat. Only way to stop the warning was to click the seat belt. The seat sensor seems to be very sensitive to anything on the seat including just a pen or tissue box. No fix. | ||
| Apr 201927000 mi | The windshield wiper auto module was replaced under warranty. My wipers did experience failure while driving in a rainstorm. | ||
| Jul 202137000 miUS $65 | Replaced melted exterior door trim panels on my own dime. Bought OEM parts off eBay and installed myself. | ||
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 20188680 mi | Passenger heated seat was defective and upholstery seat clip was not holding properly to the seat frame. Front seat cushions was lifting on both driver and passenger side. Seat cushion and heat pad needed to be changed.. City braking light warning light on intermittently. Dealer cleaned the sensor located on the windshield. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nevada, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201974918 miUS $602 | Rear shocks were leaking, replaced shocks. | ||
| Jan 202084009 miUS $170 | Drive side rear seat belt was not retracting properly. Retractor was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2022101000 miUS $928 | Rear brake pads were at 3mm. Rear rotors, pads replaced. | ||
| Apr 2022106111 mi | Rear shock leak (see 8/2019) - covered under shock manufacturer lifetime warranty. | ||
2017 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada May 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202232240 miC $717 | The shifter button was getting stuck. When stuck, the car cannot turn off properly because the car won't turn off in gear. This happened and drained the battery. Both the battery and shifter required replacement (the battery may have need to be replaced from general wear and tear within the next couple years anyway, but this killed it slightly premature). It's not a true transmission problem, it might be considered trim. | ||
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| May 20166200 mi | Driver's rear door power lock was noisy on lock/unlock; part replaced by dealership. | ||
| Oct 201612400 mi | Car's been in the shop one week so far - needs an entirely new transmission! Part is 4 weeks minimum away - coming from Japan. Car still out of service. | ||
| Nov 201613100 mi | Transmission replaced. Car wouldn't shift into reverse; returned to dealership for shift linkage adjustment. Car now gets 0.3L/100km poorer fuel economy on average since transmission replacement. Glad it's a lease, because I can't wait to get rid of it! | ||
| Dec 201613640 mi | Unreliable Bluetooth connection. Also can't run the car's nav while streaming BT w/out the car's voice nav directions skipping. CMU software updated - problems remain, and now the backup camera display shows in forward gears from rest. | ||
| Apr 201716740 mi | Rear right power door lock replaced due to noisy operation. Body Control Module replaced due to trunk light being stuck on 100% of the time, even when trunk lid and all doors are closed. Driver's door weatherstripping replaced due to rips / tears in two spots. Very poor Bluetooth connectivity and general system performance. Trouble ticket still open with Mazda corporate - ongoing. | ||
| May 201718600 mi | Infotainment CMU (the "brain") replaced. Zero improvement to poor system performance and Bluetooth connectivity. Total garbage - this is my first and my last Mazda. Another power door lock actuator replaced, but they're ALL noisy at random intervals. Crap design maybe? Squeaky and noisy and sound like utter trash. | ||
| Sep 201723560 mi | Infotainment still demonstrates laggy, glitchy, and overall poor performance. I've given up on trying to get the system to perform as it should and have just accepted that it's garbage. All four power door locks squeak and groan intermittently when locking. I've given up on trying to fix this problem and am just waiting for the lease to be over so I can give this heap back to Mazda. | ||
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201715000 mi | Tire Blowout. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Queretaro, Mexico Jul 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 201727900 mi | Car didn't pass emissions test. Recalibration in dealer was necessary. | ||
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201822000 mi | Tire deflated due to bead leak. Probably with the wheel. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201871000 miUS $1600 | Wheel bearings, rims, brake parts. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 201824180 mi | Rust forming on the trunk lid on each corner where the license plate is located. Seam where the trunk meets the top part close to the license plate lights. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 201610000 mi | The cable for folding down the rear seat, on the right side, failed. Pulling cable no longer releases seat. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Sep 20161000 mi | The Bose infotainment system kept glitching and would not work properly since I took delivery. The dealer ordered a new central control module. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Oct 2016 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Oct 20179500 mi | Experiencing rough idling when stopped. Dealer says issue was related to AC and they adjusted, but still feeling a light rough idling. | ||
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 20167000 mi | One rear cover plastic connectors was poorly cast causing a rattle on freeway. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20175000 mi | Updated software for nav and entertainment | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - May 2021 | |||
| Sep 201825500 mi | never had that problem | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201612600 mi | Spoiler was loose, dealer tightened it. | ||
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Jun 201711000 miUS $6 | Replace tire | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202258000 miUS $110 | Battery failed, was apparently the original battery. Temporarily replaced with one from project car, until a replacement was purchased. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202257000 miUS $1500 | condenser was leaking | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Nov 201835 miUS $120 | OEM battery died in under 3 years. Replaced with an aftermarket battery due to previous experience with Mazda batteries not lasting 3 years. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202116120 miC $180 | Original battery died. Installed a new one myself. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Mar 2018 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Apr 201840000 mi | About a week after I bought my car as a certified pre owned I noticed that I was able to lift the front driver and passenger seats up with my pinkie. Doing so exposed the subframe of the seats below. I brought the car to another dealership besides the one I purchased the car from and they replaced the seat cushions for both the driver and passenger side free of charge. I was able to see a copy of what they were to bill Mazda corporate and it came out to around $400 covered by the warranty. | ||
| Dec 201963000 mi | I randomly checked my coolant level on a cold Christmas Eve and discovered my coolant level was extremely low below the low fill line on my coolant reservoir. This car has been dealer maintained as its a CPO, and according to my paperwork the coolant level had been checked by the dealer 2 months prior. Fearing a coolant leak I had the dealership perform a leak test and none was found. Additional coolant was used to top off the level and according to the service dept the temperature drop caused the coolant to contract. This inspection was completed free of charge. | ||
2016 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201710000 mi | Hands free unlocking not working. Replaced driver door handle sensor | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Vermont, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201734000 miUS $60 | Friday afternoon developed sudden rear brake grinding noise, intermittent. Removed tire for inspection. One brake pad was completely worn away, the other pad was fine. Auto store gave us the wrong pads, need to go back today. Will be calling auto dealer on Monday concerning brake issues. Had the same issue with my 2014 Mazda 3. 8.10.17 update: My dealer replaced the pads and rotors and did an 'upgrade' in the middle of July. Today I received a call from a customer service rep from the Mazda Corp. He informed me that there was now a new TSB on the brake issue and a new redesigned caliper support. My dealer had been informed and all I have to do is bring the car in for the new fix. I am happy with the response from Mazda. | ||
| Jul 201864000 miUS $40 | On going issue. 'Fix' that was applied to my rear brakes last July 2017 was either bs or failed. Started to hear a noise from the rear brakes Sunday morning. 30,000 miles since the repair paid for by Mazda. BF checked them out. Same problem as July 2017 and on my 2014. The outer pads were worn down to metal and the inside pads didn't even show wear on the indicators. I am pissed. I specifically asked the head of the maintenance department at Autex Mazda in Keene, NH to have the technician check out the wear on my brakes when they replaced my tires on my visit on 6/19/18. I was told that I had a little life left in the brakes but the wear was even, that I did not have the issue that I did last time. They out right lied to me. I have the pics to prove it. Mazda made changes to the brakes with the 2014 model and never fixed it. I contacted the Mazda Corporation again. Not sure if they will respond, but I am done with Mazda. | ||
| Jun 2021141000 miUS $100 | Every year the brakes need a either the rear pads replaced or the entire brakes need to be redone. The rear pads always, always have uneven wear. Inside pad is down to metal, outside is like new. Every year, with ~ 25-30,000 highway miles, very little stop and go. Whatever Mazda did to their brakes back in 2014 really messed things up. This car is now a back up car. | ||
| Jul 2022165000 miUS $105 | Replaced brake pads and frozen calipers. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Jan 2025 | |||
| Jun 20162000 mi | Headlights were aimed too low. Dealer raised them. | ||
| Mar 201856000 miUS $38 | 12V outlet stopped working, but think was blown by 3rd party plug-in heated seat cushion. Purchased and replaced with OEM outlet, plug and play. | ||
| Nov 2020114000 miUS $485 | Began to hear grinding/rattling noise at idle that increased with engine RPMs. Gradually got louder over several thousand miles and it was eventually diagnosed as a bearing starting to fail on the water pump. Mazda dealer told me I could wait until it got louder so I did. It never leaked, was just noisy. Upon replacement, dealer told me the bearing was "definitely bad" and I had been right to replace the pump. | ||
| Dec 2024157000 miUS $600 | Fuel filler neck rusted out and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2025157000 miUS $2000 | Gas tank rusted out near sending unit. Required new tank, sending unit, and fuel pump. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202160000 miUS $700 | new brake pads & rotors on front & back | ||
| Dec 202172000 miUS $500 | new front brake pads, rotors rear struts | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202037000 miUS $500 | New pads and rotors | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201780000 miUS $465 | Infotainment issues | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201857000 miUS $400 | Replaced both rear disk rotors and brake pads as worn | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201821000 miUS $950 | Display monitor was "GHOSTING", that is the touch screen was reacting when there was no input from the operator. I am led to believe that this is a manufacturing defect that is mainly prevalent in a certain range of production dates. | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 20153000 mi | Software update yielded a bug with the navi system. Subsequent update cleared it up. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Aug 20152400 mi | Start button would only flash amber. Car would not start. Ended up being a blown fuse for the immobilizer. They had *no* idea how/why. | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2017 - Oct 2023 | |||
| May 201822000 mi | Plastic in steering column was rattling. Dealer tightened a few bolts and the noise stopped. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States May 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202254000 miUS $100 | Brake job was put off , the front rotors were replaced as well as the disc brake pads | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202144020 mi | right rear shock was making noise, found to have a joint worn out, replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201722300 miUS $120 | Battery replacement | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 20168400 mi | recall to check fluid in radiator, had slightly loose seat trim re attached, oil change (dealer does for free) tires rotated and balanced, and 10,000 mile service done. Car still rides handles and looks like new. | ||
| Mar 201714000 mi | car taken to dealer for oil change and have passenger side seat belt buckle replaced, (would not buckle well if cold) the rubber seal around drivers door was replaced (it was falling apart) The front end checked. During cold weather the front end made a loud creaking noise over every bump) Since would only occur when cold they kept it until the squeak occurred. They replaced some bushings and did a TSB modification to the passenger side and drivers side. However after having the car a couple days the car had to be taken back to dealer due a new noise from the front end that sounded like grinding or creaking noise. The dealer said the had to re-torque some loose suspension components and was very vague. The car drives fine and I still love it but the steering wheel is now not completely straight. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2021119000 miUS $150 | replaced front pads and rotors | ||
| Jan 2022120000 miUS $50 | oil leak and it ended up being from the oil change | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Aug 201618200 mi | OEM battery failed on warranty. Replaced. | ||
| Feb 201720000 mi | Heater core failed. Replaced on warranty. Dealership indicated that this was extremely uncommon. Cable that connected the air direction knob to the door that directs the air came partially disconnected. Dealership said that this was because it was not properly installed at the factory. Fixed on warranty. | ||
| Oct 201725500 mi | Reverse gear on the manual trans exploded and the whole thing had to be replaced. Was covered under warranty. During a previous repair, the tech forgot to plug the USB ports back into the radio. | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201729000 miUS $250 | Tire failure | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201710000 mi | Intermittent backup camera issues (distortion or failure to activate); dealer replaced the camera | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Apr 20156500 mi | The radio was rebooting after purchase. A s/w update eliminated most of the reboots. However, the system still froze when trying to listen to music on an iPhone attached via USB. Bluetooth audio also stopped. Dealer is replacing entire entertainment system based on previously problem. | ||
| Jun 201510000 mi | Same problem continues. The dealer has tried updating the s/w, replacing the head unit and even the memory card with nav maps. It has now been escalated to Mazda corporate. Same as all other trips. Tried one new s/w update but no change. Likely this is a lemon. Mazda is researching this issue but has no definitive solution. | ||
| Aug 201514500 mi | Same problem continues. The dealer tried updating the s/w one last time. Unsuccessful. Next step is to pursue return via lemon law. | ||
| Oct 201516200 mi | The same issue as above. The dealer informed Mazda that one last s/w update did not resolve the issue. Now in discussion with Mazda corporate to designate car as a lemon and discuss financial resolution. | ||
| Jan 201617000 mi | Car bought back because audio system kept rebooting and they could not fix it. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20156000 mi | The infotainment system quit working. Dealer performed a system update while I waited. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Aug 2015 | Heads-up speed display failed to deploy or retract properly. Replacement needed. Car spent an extra day in shop waiting for part to arrive. | ||
| Jul 201721200 mi | I took my Mazda 3 to the shop twice in July 2017 for problems with the TPM system. The TPM alarm would go on even if all tire pressures were proper and equal. On the second trip the Mazda dealer solved the problem. | ||
| Jun 202050 miUS $200 | The cam chain housing was weeping oil. The Mazda dealer found this around 45,000 miles and advised me that it would cost around $850 to repair. They didn't say it was covered under warranty. Since the oil wasn't dripping and the oil level wasn't going down, I declined to have the repair done. I returned to the dealer after the warranty was up (just after 50,000 miles) and the dealer said they would fix it under warranty. They said that the hydraulic tensioner for the serpentine belt was leaking. I told them to fix the slight leak in the cam chain cover, and also replace the hydraulic serpentine belt tensioner, and replace the serpentine belt while they were at it. The replacement of the hydraulic serpentine belt tensioner and the new serpentine belt cost me around $210. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Districto Federal, Mexico Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 20163100 mi | Very noisy | ||
| Jul 20165880 mi | Extremely noisy on rough pavement. | ||
| Mar 20179300 mi | Noise in suspension continues. | ||
| Jun 201711160 mi | Knocking sound on rough pavement. Steering column was replaced. | ||
| Oct 201712400 mi | Noise in steering column. | ||
| Jun 201816120 mi$200 | Heavy vibration upon braking. [rotors] | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201621600 mi | Driver's seat exhibited looseness and could rock back and forth about half an inch. Dealer replaced seat rails under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Aug 202275000 miUS $40 | Brought in for ghost touches on touch screen (touch screen reacting without being touched). Touch screen was replaced under warranty (with $40 deductible because I brought it in past the warranty expiration date). | ||
| Sep 202380000 miUS $1000 | Car had no electrical power and would not start. If jumped, it would only work as long as the external battery was still connected. It would shut down as soon as the jumper cables were removed. Car had no electrical power and would not start. If given a jump start, it would shut down as soon as the jumper cables were removed. Replaced alternator, and battery. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States May 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jan 201611500 mi | Cracked gasket on oil drain plug. Oil was leaking. | ||
| Jun 201733700 mi | Rotors were warped, shop resurfaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201851000 miUS $400 | A brake caliper was sticking in the rear, causing a prematurely worn rotor. They greased the caliper and had to replace the rotors and pads. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201611000 mi | GPS system refused to start or could not find sattelites. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201733000 mi | Bluetooth stopped working for iphone. Update to Mazda OS. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201836000 mi | inoperable navigation system | ||
| Jun 201836000 mi | Nav still broken | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201717980 mi | Steering wheel replaced due to peeling of the coating. | ||
| Jun 201826660 miC $300 | The original battery failed after just 3 years and 4 months. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2024 | |||
| Aug 2021107880 miC $600 | 4th gear pops out from time to time | ||
| Mar 2022115940 miC $650 | both rear shocks. The car was oscillating a little bit going undulating road surface. found broken coil spring during work. found seized bottom mounted stud for both shocks. when fully compressed, neither shocks rebounded. Diy cost: $600-650 including tools, both shocks, both springs. need specialty tool to break the stud lose. dealer cost: $850, just shocks and labour. | ||
| Jul 2022117181 miC $150 | rear pads and rotors replaced. front glide pins serviced and lubed. check your caliper pins every year. the rubber seal may swell. but this was never replaced before so after 7 years, its done great. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201631900 mi | Common problem to '14 & '15 3 models. Ticking sound in passenger A-pillar. Mazda figured out the problem & issued a TSB. Repair performed in exterior cowl area. Minor nuisance I simply wanted corrected before the b2b warranty is up. | ||
| Aug 201636600 mi | Known TSB to correct some suspension noises. Fixed in production in later cars, retroactive fit available for owners who are complain-y like I am. This was NOT a safety issue. Merely a noise thing, same as 1st repair, for a picky owner. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Kentucky, United States Oct 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 202160000 miUS $200 | Backup camera | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States May 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201621000 mi | lost the center console....ie tel, maps etc. replaced a module that controlled the cruise control, radio and anything else that affected the visual controls. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201837000 mi | Oil leak at the timing cover. Replaced the timing cover seal under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202289280 mi | Outside temperature no longer reading accurately (-22F outside and guage says +95F). Repair not done. It would have required removing front bumper (1-hour labour). | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 20167420 mi | There was a noise at the rear right suspension. New link kit was intalled. | ||
| Jan 20179920 mi | A defrost line burned and cut off. It was repaired with a conductive paint but it did not resist. | ||
| Jan 201815500 mi | The battery was changed because it did not charge anymore. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201620800 miUS $300 | Brake pad on rear driver's side was worn out. Suspect a seized caliper. Brakes were making screeching noise. Dealer replaced both rear brake pads and resurfaced rotors. | ||
| Jul 201728000 mi | There was a clunking or knocking noise from the front left when going over bumps and when turning left under acceleration. The dealer replaced a suspension strut on the front left and the problem went away. Most of the time in the shop was spent waiting on parts to be delivered. | ||
| Oct 201728000 mi | The back up camera was working only intermittently. Dealer updated the infotainment system and the problem hasn't appeared since then. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oklahoma, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201610300 mi | I noticed the front of the seat material hanging down about 6 months after I took the car from the lot. Not sure if it was that way then. The fastener had failed and would no longer stay put. Cover is now replaced and no problems at this time. | ||
| Sep 201719000 mi | Console cover hinge pin slipped. Cover was almost off. Temporary fix added until corrective parts arrive. | ||
| Nov 201721000 mi | Replacement hinge pin for center console installed | ||
| Mar 202235400 miUS $100 | Replaced leaking belt tensioner | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 20158700 mi | Backing plate was bent, causing it to rub on rotor and make numerous sounds depending on speed. | ||
| Aug 20155800 mi | Bad wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 20143000 mi | The infotainment system repeatedly crashed on a road trip. While at our destination we took it to the dealer who installed a software update. The infotainment system repeatedly crashed on the return trip as well. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201725000 mi | Driver's seat-back creaking | ||
| Jul 201726000 mi | Replaced bushing of lower front control arm to eliminate creaking e.g. when climbing a driveway. Creaking driver's seat back | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20157840 mi | Water in right front when raining | ||
| Sep 201740300 mi | Engine is more noisy than before. As per dealer, everything is ok. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201620000 mi | Center Console lid hinge loose | ||
| Feb 202248000 miUS $500 | Wheel bearing was growling. | ||
2015 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202273530 miUS $30 | Headlight, drivers side, not easy access. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201614400 mi | Exterior chrome trim on passenger door was coming off. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201515000 mi | Software was not syncing the phone with car, radio sometimes does not work. Updated software. Had to "lose" the phone in the software and reprogram the car software to recognize the phone | ||
| Oct 201517000 mi | Software issues with syncing my phone and getting the radio to work | ||
| Aug 201628000 mi | Issues with radio. Does not always go on when you turn on car. Need to turn car and off to get it going. Sometimes phone and care do not sync. | ||
| Feb 201733000 miUS $300 | Back brakes had worn out | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201730000 miUS $5 | replaced battery in key fob- key fob failing: CR2025 | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201611160 mi | The Bluetooth system was not linking to my phone properly | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 201614880 miC $10 | It was noted that a few clips under my car were missing so they needed to replace them. Also, the emissions recall was done, all is OK now. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201516000 mi | The infotainment system was freezing on a regular basis. I upgrade the system from v31 to v55. The system now works perfectly! While I did this upgrade myself, I'm pretty sure any dealer will do it for you at N/C. | ||
| Jul 201855000 mi | Recall for sticking parking brake. Dealer replaced caliper at no charge. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201617100 mi | Battery was dead. Car wouldn't start. | ||
| Sep 201620000 mi | Battery just replaced in May was dead. I suspected electrical problems. Dealer checked, said bad battery, replaced it. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 20157000 mi | rattle in suspension when hitting bumps or beginning to move. Replaced top of strut tower. | ||
| Jul 201859000 mi | Battery was testing at 400 cca which was causing a battery management system malfunction light to illuminate. Dealer replaced battery to resolve | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 20156000 mi | Maintenance reminder light would not clear. | ||
| Dec 201626000 mi | Driver seat slightly loose - rocks forward and backwards | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201725000 miUS $300 | car wouldn't start. e-loop battery needed to be replaced. Still under partial warranty which paid 25% pro-rated | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201517400 mi | Frozen mazda connect system | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 20145000 mi | Drive belt slipping in rain. Tripped computer into sending out problem with charging system. There was a computer update to fix this problem. | ||
| Jul 20148000 mi | rear glass gasket needing replacement audio crashing, navigation reseting | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 20167000 mi | Audio/Nav display went blank. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20158040 mi | Clicking sound by passenger window. Front cowl removed and aduustment made to body. | ||
| Sep 201735340 mi | Click noise from passenger side when going over slow speed bumps | ||
| Oct 201735402 mi | Second trip to the dealer. They took it out for another test drive and while it was on the rack doing an oil change said they couldn't find anything. The mechanic said that all Mazda 3's have this suspension clicking over low speed bumps. This seem's odd since the noises only starting at the end of the third year. I guess I could suggested that the mechanic try a new one out and see if it makes the noise. Hardly reassuring but may have to live with it until something falls off. | ||
| Sep 202165100 miC $300 | Front alignment. Did have a few brushes with the curb. Snow tires needed rebalancing | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| May 201518000 mi | Suspension clunk when reversing or going forward. Replaced both struts, both strut bearings, reset suspension components. Installed service bulletin for strut noise. | ||
| Nov 201524500 mi | AUTO AC button broke. HVAC controller replaced. | ||
| Apr 201627500 mi | Driver seat leather tore has piece missing. | ||
| Aug 201630000 mi | A/C fan speed not constant in manual or auto mode. Technician worked with Mazda for repair. First repair attempt, replaced alternator. Still have issue. Car goes back in on 8/27/16 | ||
| Feb 201732000 mi | I never received a satisfactory response from the dealership about the varying fan speed. I simply got "this is how it works." I knew I was going to be trading in the vehicle so I just let it go. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 20147000 mi | Front seat leather fell apart, Alltrim on front passenger seat fell apart | ||
| Jun 201525000 mi | Garage door holder/compartment fell out of headliner and onto car floor | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 201622300 mi | Blind spot monitoring turned on and off by itself. Popping noise from audio when car is started | ||
| Mar 201727000 mi | On start up, popping noise from speakers. Only for a second. Happens almost every time. Dealer could not determine the cause. Will try another dealer next month. It is still under warranty. | ||
| May 201727000 mi | Different dealer, Milam Mazda, diagnosed the power amplifier was bad on the audio system causing static and popping noises from speakers upon start up. Replaced under warranty. All seems fine now. Update: failed again within a week. | ||
| Oct 201732000 mi | Same problem and repair as in May, 2017. Audio system amplifier replaced. Again not successful. Shop will investigate further. | ||
| Dec 201733000 mi | Return visit for audio problem previously detailed. To Mazda's credit, they called in a regional Mazda engineer and he determined that the problem was a malfunctioning Bose audio amplifier and not the system amplifier that had been previously replaced twice. Problem solved! | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 20166820 mi | issues with clunking noise on making turns infotainment: chronic | ||
| Feb 20166820 mi | Trunk difficult to open. Sticks closed, takes force to open it. Infotainment: USB partially working, unit seizes needs reset. Air bag sensor on passenger side won't go off Beeping for unknown reason when opening or closing door, keycontrol in hand. no other reason. completely random. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201530100 miUS $1 | Previous repair by dealer did not fix problem with dragging rear brakes. Removed calipers and lubricated caliper slides. This fixed problem with dragging rear brakes. | ||
| Nov 201649000 miUS $100 | Rear brakes were not fully releasing. Discovered that brake pad bracket was not machined properly, resulting in very tight fit of pads. Replaced both rear brake pad brackets. This has fixed the recurring problem that was present since the car was bought new. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 20144000 mi | Screen/radio/camera/nav/etc shut off and needed to be 'rebooted' | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Delaware, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Aug 201413700 miUS $88 | Air leak around B pillar drivers side door. Rattle in B pillar, Drivers side Fog lights were not aimed when installed by dealer | ||
| Dec 201423000 mi | Right rear brake sticking and dusting more than the left. Air leak and rattle at B pillar | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201513640 mi | Emergency brake seized then broke loose making grinding noise. Invoice states Inner pad worn into rotors. Both rear rotors and brake pads replaced. Caliper mounting brackets serviced. | ||
| May 201737200 miC $50 | Regular servicing by owner noted seized, rear brake pads that along with the rotors were totally worn out.Dealer agreed wear was abnormal /premature and completely replaced them for the second time in 2.5 years. This was called a " good will" repair. | ||
| Jun 201739060 miC $9 | Small rust spot on rear trunk lid. It took some persistence but it was covered. The caliper bushings had swelled too tight on the front brake calipers. Mazda Canada doesn't supply them so the calipers are replaced instead at a product cost of $275 per pair. My annoyed husband found an after market set of bushings for 8.99. It is possible, according to Google ,that the wrong lubricant contributed but the bushings on the other Mazda 3 were fine. The dealer actually offered to replace those calipers for free but we decided to leave well enough alone because some people online are suggesting that the brake issues "some"are having may relate to that part. | ||
| Feb 201959954 mi | The infotainment system malfunctioned and the screen was replaced at no cost even though the warranty had expired. | ||
| Nov 201971300 mi | The gear shifter was slipping from drive to neutral. | ||
| Mar 202075020 mi | The fuel pump was replaced due to a fuel leak. They damaged the gas tank while removing the pump so that was replaced, as well. | ||
| May 202295480 miC $259 | The hinge for the drivers side door was loose and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017 | No heat, engine temp no higher than 60 celcius (140 F) Coolant FL22 type density was at -65C, dealer adjusted the density to -45C as per specification, engine temperature now average 80-83C (outside temp. is 5C today January 11, 2017. Premature wear of bolster tissue front driver seat (left side). dealer ordering a new driver front seat. To be replace next appointment. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201725000 miUS $400 | Rear rotors warped, brake pads worn off | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202138344 miUS $361 | replace valve cover gasket | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202167000 mi | Screen on infotainment system was "cracking" and causing phantom button presses on the touch screen, a problem Mazda extended the warranty on a few years ago. There was a wait to get the necessary part, but the actual install was quick and the warranty covered the whole cost. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201972000 miUS $260 | Rear springs replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201758000 mi | Dealer replaced fuel tank per recall | ||
| Apr 201862000 mi | Dealer replaced parking brake under recall. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201751000 miUS $150 | Rear brake pads replaced | ||
| Aug 201754000 miUS $240 | left rear shock leaking - replaced | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201716740 mi | Driver's window trim | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201857000 miUS $400 | No clue, parking brake needed repairs. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201759000 miUS $80 | Brake light on left did not work. It was a failed component of the light controller for the rear brake light, so they ordered and replaced the part. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 20141860 mi | Usb started freezing, called dealer told me to come in, finally gave me an appointment the following monday to get an update done which has not been done yet due to various problems on Mazda's part Took the car in for notchy shifting in 4th gear, diagnosis took 2 days and now Mazda canada wants to attempt to repair the defective gears and refusing to replace the defective transmission. | ||
| Jul 20143180 mi | Replaced 3rd gear, hub assembly and synchros due to notchy shifting in 4th gear. Mazda Connect software updated from version 27 to 31. | ||
| Jul 201520640 mi | Intake valves were cleaned to fix rough idle issue. Window noisy (rattle) and auto down/up window did not work every time. | ||
| Jan 201862620 miC $75 | Heater blower was making noise when it was very cold. I replaced blower with a used part from the scrap yard. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201764000 miUS $2000 | Car would not start when button was pushed. Would go into accessory mode. Pressing the button a second time started the car but turned off the speedometer, odometer, trip computer. Turning off car returned it to accessory mode, with no way to turn it off completely. Entire ABS module was replaced and problem was solved. PCM module still needs to be replaced to remove dash warning lights for clutch position sensor. Software problems to blame. Why are car computers more expensive than actual computers? $$$$ | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Great Britain Aug 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201774000 mi£80 | Ancillary drive belt failed. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201521000 mi | Service bulletin for the Mazda Connect system | ||
| Jun 201629000 mi | Heads up display sometimes would not pop up. Dealer did a computer reflash Heads up display periodically does not pop up. | ||
| Dec 201636000 mi | Heads up display periodically gets stuck - Mazda replaced the heads up display at this time and it has been working properly since. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201527200 mi | Bose woofer in driver's side front door was replaced under warranty. Speaker was cutting in and out/buzzing. | ||
| Nov 201531000 mi | Dealer replaced bad tie-rod that caused the car to make a noise when going over bumps. Dealer performed TSB for noise at passenger side A pillar. | ||
| Mar 201635000 mi | FM radio began cutting out and making odd noises. Dealer is replacing tuner unit per Mazda TSB. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201512500 mi | Regenerative braking (I-ELOOP) system failed. Caused by fault in charging logic from control module. Dealer found service bulletin and reflashed module. | ||
| May 201520000 mi | Driver side windshield washer nozzle leaking. Replaced part under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Feb 201615000 mi | The navigation instructions on the head up display stopped working. A software update was required and was completed under warranty. | ||
| May 201617000 mi | The driver's side tan leather seatback became stained and began to become sticky. Mazda replaced the leather on the seat back at no charge under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201619000 mi | Bose speaker in passenger side door failed. Mazda replaced the speaker under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201620000 mi | The front suspension was making a popping noise when going over bumps or when the weight of the car shifted in turns. The repair was part of a Mazda suspension Technical Service Bulletin and was done for no charge | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201515000 mi | Active Driving Display (heads-up display) was not maintaining alignment or adjusting properly. Technician was able to quickly adjust it back into full engagement with its drive mechanism. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Sep 2013 - May 2018 | |||
| Dec 20137000 mi | Infotainment system required firmware update, was hanging when playing iPod for too long. | ||
| Jul 201421000 miUS $350 | Infotainment system hand controller broke loose, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201427000 mi | Infotainment system still crashing periodically, with MP3s, will not play OGG or ACC. No firmware updates available to attempt fix. | ||
| Nov 201431000 mi | Instability/crashing of infotainment system Driver seat cover pulling away at base. | ||
| Mar 201539000 mi | Seat cover coming loose. After replacement, retaining clips gave way on trim piece, causing seat cover to come loose again. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2020 | |||
| May 20142000 mi | Washer fluid disappears. Dealer claims no leaking. Says it's normal on a Mazda 3. Hmmm. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 20144000 mi | infotainment system flashed and dash rattle fixed under warranty | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20144500 mi | Software update to fix radio mute issue with GPS navigation system. | ||
| Dec 201621000 mi | right rear brake pad worn to bare metal (three other pads were less than half worn). replaced both rear brake pads and right rear caliper. Driver side climate control "Auto" button does not function and indicator light does not illuminate. Replacement climate control module ordered Active driving display fails to deploy when the car is started about 2% of the time. Issues mostly in early spring and early fall. Technician unable to reproduce. Replacement part ordered based on video evidence of problem. | ||
| Jan 20179500 mi | Driver side climate control "auto" button non-functional. Climate control module replaced under warranty. Active driving display fails to deploy in some situations. Part replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201830000 miUS $400 | Accelerated / uneven wear on front brake pads. Replace both front pads. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Jul 20149000 mi | There is a popping noise in the drivers front when wheel is turned all the way left and car is moving. Drivers door lock actuator squeals when operated. Navigation would reboot on its own at times. | ||
| Apr 201514200 mi | Power door lock on drivers door squeaked when unlocking. The drivers door inner seal cam loose where the roof meets the b-pillar. | ||
| Nov 201627200 mi | Popping noise from both sides of front end, replaced cool spring and bushing. Popping noise from drivers side when reversing and turning sharply to the right. Per TSB 02-010/16 replaced bump stop, coil spring protector, Nut, and bushing. This did not fix problem. Will have to return to dealer. Drivers door inner body seal. Part ordered, car dropped off, for regular maint. and part not replaced. Returned and then the seal on the door was replaced, not the failing seal on the body. Part is still in stock, will fix on next visit. | ||
| Jan 201731000 mi | Battery is dead. Keyed door lock would not unlock the door. Found the lock cylinder in door had detached rod that runs from the cylinder to the door latch. Reinstalled the rod. The power door locks, interior lights are inop. During last visit to repair keyed door lock cylinder, tech left the door module unplugged. | ||
| May 201736000 mi | Noise from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel and reversing out of driveway over a curb. | ||
| Sep 201740000 mi | Repaired work done at Kerry Mazda in Florence, KY - Stabilizer bar bushings were installed incorrectly, shock mounts installed incorrectly, and lower control arms were left loose after last repair. Shock mounts and bushings were replaced and the control arms were tightened to spec. This repair was performed at Jake Sweeney Mazda in Springdale, OH. | ||
| Nov 201742000 mi | Clunk or pop noise when turning sharply left at very low speed, like pulling into/out of parking spot. Found the front left Lower Control Arm bushing bracket had shifted. Removed all 4 front LCA bushing bolts and frame. Re-centered the brackets, applied thread-locker and torqued to spec. The noise is still present, however with much less frequency and severity. This repair has been attempted 7-8 times (I have lost count). | ||
| Feb 201849000 mi | Noise from front of car getting louder. Replaced passenger front wheel bearing. Noise is gone. | ||
| Jul 201855000 miUS $300 | Left front Wheel Bearing that was replaced 6 months ago began to fail again. Dealer would not repair under warranty, claiming road damage. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 20149920 mi | Rear driver's side chrome window trim loose at back due to broken clip. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201635420 miC $9 | Oil drain cap replaced due to wear on the release bolt drive, at risk of becoming difficult to remove. | ||
| Jun 201861380 miC $400 | Driver's door speaker was cracking and rattling. Speaker was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201971 mi | Driver's seat had a slight front-to-back rock during firm braking or acceleration. Dealer tightened seat bolts to resolve issue, with no charge. | ||
| Jan 202197340 miC $440 | Front left wheel bearing was noisy, replaced | ||
| Mar 2022114080 miC $650 | Right rear shock mount broken, both shocks and mounts replaced | ||
| Apr 2022115320 miC $250 | Left rear coil spring broken | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201838000 miUS $200 | Engine idling fast and getting poor mileage Had "gasoline direct injection fuel service" performed to clean deposits from air intake system. Turns out it was just a floor mat stuck under accelerator pedal causing problems. | ||
| Jun 201840857 miUS $28 | two nails in two tires | ||
| Dec 202166000 miUS $55 | headlights lights | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014700 mi | Engine knocking could not be reproduced at dealer. Was told abnormal vibrations caused by radiator fan/compressor and is normal operation Nav/Infotainment freezing immediately on start up | ||
| Oct 20143600 mi | Oil change & engine knocking, dealer again could not reproduce issue | ||
| Dec 20143000 mi | Chronic engine knock/stall initially observed at 700mi. Has been in and out of shop at least once a month since purchasing vehicle. Has progressed from excessive vibrations at idle to physical stalling at speed Nav/infotainment intermittent freezing / audio distorsion when making calls or streaming audio Headlights dangerously low Replaced passenger rear power lock Rattle by driver A-pillar. Dealer replaced kickboard and added an additional spacer, rattle still present but much more muted than before | ||
| Jan 20154000 mi | Engine stall shortly after ignition | ||
| Feb 20154700 mi | Rattle near dome light fixture and sunroof area unable to replicate with dealer | ||
| Mar 20156000 mi | Rattle by fuse panel inside of cabin, added foam tape to wiring harnesses | ||
| Jun 20158000 mi | Something lose in rear seat, possibly seat belt tensioner. Rear seat replaced under warranty Vehicle traded in due to ongoing knock / stall. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20131000 mi | Infotainment system update. | ||
| Mar 20144000 mi | Infotainment issues. | ||
| May 20148000 mi | Infotainment system glitches. No update available. | ||
| Jan 201517500 mi | Car sent to regional service center to troubleshoot multiple problems with infotainment system | ||
| Feb 201518000 mi | Multiple issues with infotainment system, CMU replaced per regional technicians. | ||
| Sep 201526000 mi | Nav stuttering while using Pandora, back up cam sometimes didn't work. CMU needed to be replaced, on backorder. Fog light lenses cloudy - replaced. Lane departure warning system indicator light sometimes flashes amber, system doesn't turn on. Dealer could not replicate. | ||
| Nov 201527400 mi | Nav stuttering while using Pandora, CMU replaced, issue still occasionally present (but less than before). | ||
| Nov 201635300 mi | Intermittent i-ELOOP system failure, had to be sent to a different dealer with a working i-ELOOP battery tester. Battery failed test, replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20147590 mi | The infotainment system software was updated to version 27.00.000 to fix numerous issues with the software, including poor voice command functionality and failing to connect to my USB device. The infotainment system software was updated to version 27.00.000 to fix numerous issues with the software, including poor voice command functionality and failing to connect to my USB device. | ||
| May 201417116 mi | infotainment system update to v 29.00.000 | ||
| Oct 201433000 mi | infotainment version update to 33.00.000 to fix continuing bugs and crashes | ||
| Mar 201545000 mi | The infotainment system occasionally crashes when playing music via Bluetooth or USB. The touchscreen was replaced. The repair did not fix the problem. | ||
| Mar 201671000 mi | Infotainment system update to hopefully fix crashes and lock-ups. | ||
| Feb 2018119465 miUS $480 | The rear brake one one side had somehow gotten stuck to the rotor and worn through the pad and damaged the rotor. Both rear pads and rotors had to be replaced. The price I stated was just for this work (other maintenance was done on this trip), and includes labor. | ||
| Jun 2018127151 miUS $95 | passenger-side dashboard speaker replaced | ||
| Aug 2018127872 miUS $50 | License plate bulb replaced. Based on the labor charge, it looks like less than 10 minutes. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201637000 mi | Transaxle seal replacement | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201530200 mi | A/C auto mode button was faulty and wouldn't turn on auto mode, repaired under warranty | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201413900 mi | The car's infotainment system remains buggy, its already gotten the most recent software and continues to randomly restart. Sometimes it forgets it has the navigation system. Dealer has tried 3-4 times to fix it, still no luck. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 20147200 mi | Computer erroneously reported problem with charging system. Software was updated. | ||
| Nov 201947800 miUS $100 | Replaced battery | ||
| Sep 202057880 miUS $600 | Replaced failed infotainment computer | ||
| May 202270000 miUS $100 | Replaced frozen right-rear caliper and rotor | ||
| Jun 202270710 mi | Previously replaced caliper developed leak and required replacement again. Battery replaced | ||
| Jul 202270720 miUS $20 | Replaced screen glass for infotainment system. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201625700 mi | Made a horrible noise when we would drive over a large bump. Still has not been completely fixed. | ||
| Dec 201630000 mi | Noise in suspension never fixed. Sold car. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201545420 mi | sunroof stuck in partial open position. broken piece discovered. new piece ordered and covered under warranty | ||
| Nov 201768200 miC $1700 | replace front brakes, four new snow tires, regular maintenance | ||
| Jan 201868820 mi | Auto temperature not working, had to order part | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201432000 mi | Entertainment system needed to be rebooted by the dealer. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201756000 miUS $114 | Test and replace battery | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 20141240 mi | FM radio cuts out while driving along. Sounds like speakers have quit working, but that's not it. Terrible reception that fades in and out. | ||
| Oct 20146080 mi | Infotainment system was blue screening, no navigation voice when phone connected via USB and various issues with bluetooth viewing of albums, artists, etc. Radio cuts out; it's like the treble cuts out and sounds like the speakers have a problem. There is now a TSB for this so took them out for a drive to hear the problem and showed them the TSB. New parts were then ordered. | ||
| Feb 201616740 mi | Infotainment - nav highway icons remain on screen after you've left nav. Bluetooth music often plays blank song. I don't yet know if the software update fixed it. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 201410000 mi | Infotainment system would not turn on. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2017 - Sep 2024 | |||
| Mar 202459520 miC $650 | No 2 ignition coil replaced no spark | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Feb 201620600 mi | Previously experienced issues with the car stalling at high RPM in cooler temperatures. Computer update fixed the issue. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Kentucky, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202064410 miUS $50 | Brake light switch located under that dash by the brake pedal. This switch other than brake lights also controls the ability to use the keyless ignition button. The switch was not working which would not allow the car to start with the ignition button. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 202261380 miC $800 | Rotors and brake pads needed replacing. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 201711000 mi | cold weather related squeaks from door locks especially when unlocking door. one rear door lock and cable mechanism replaced. squeaks still apparent on cold mornings. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 201521000 mi | Check engine light came on. Computer Diagnostic reveals faulty fuel sensor in gas tank. | ||
2014 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 20134000 mi | Squeaking noise that started out minor at 3,000 miles. Took to the dealer once because of it. Mazda has a TSB for spacing sheet metal that is welded too closely together. Needless yo say... The noise is back!!!! | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201621080 mi | replace rear driver's side lock actuator for noise under warranty horn was replaced under warranty due to "tinny" noise, as if it was vibrating against a bracket rear seat cushions were lifting at corners, addressed by TSB, fixed by warranty | ||
| Oct 201621700 mi | trunk light was staying on, rear body control module was replaced under warranty, fixing issue | ||
| Apr 201725163 mi | Had rear body control module replaced for second time. Aftermarket hatch LED was causing module to break and leave light off. Battery tie down strap was corroded and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201729004 mi | The rear hatch doesn't always fully latch in cold weather. Since it's warm, the dealer couldn't replicate, so i found the TSB for the problem and bought the parts myself to fix. The fix involves replacing the 4 rubber bumpers located around the hatch. Both front windows were sticking to top interior weather stripping, resulting in window glass that would not lower. Issue was present in both cold and hot weather. After numerous complaints, dealer finally agreed to replace the parts even though they had not witnessed the problem first hand. Parts and labour were covered by warranty. | ||
| Feb 201835978 miC $510 | Brakes were pulsating slightly and rear pads were wearing down, but not as bad as some other 3rd gen Mazda 3s. Had all rotors and pads replaced. | ||
| Jun 201840300 mi | Rear parking brakes sticking, repaired under factory recall. New caliper on passenger side, new boot kit on driver side | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Aug 201748360 miC $100 | Key Fob no longer working, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201860760 mi | Jun 2017 Parking Brake recall campaign. Began sticking during the previous winter. Was about to pay for some replacement parts when the recall letter arrived. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2014 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Sep 20148680 mi | FM radio reception is terrible | ||
| Feb 201620940 mi | Dull thud when abrupt suspension travel occurred. Seemed to be front driver side. TSB performed (replaced rubber damper on strut top) but the noise came back after about 3 days. | ||
| Mar 201622320 mi | Took to competing dealer for same issue as before (soft thud on suspension travel). This dealer heard the issue, inspected, and ordered parts. Suspected cause is a faulty strut. | ||
| Apr 201622720 mi | Front strut faulty. Replaced along with wheel bearing under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201624800 mi | Right strut replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201625600 mi | Tuner unit replaced under warranty - TSB | ||
| Dec 201629760 mi | Rear pads/rotors were replaced under recommendation of TSB #04-001 as well as the rear caliper carriers. These apparently corrode and keep the pads from returning properly, causing premature wear. | ||
| Apr 201732240 miC $30 | Brake pedal light switch failed, causing traction control malfunction light until check engine light illuminated on total failure. replaced pedal switch, fixing problem | ||
| Nov 201955800 miC $180 | Replacement battery | ||
| Nov 202068200 miC $450 | Original brakes finally bit the dust. Front rotors were salvageable but I replaced them to have a clean slate | ||
| Feb 202375640 miC $1185 | Header cracked and sheared off on the engine side of the flex pipe. The header was repaired with a generic flange welded into place to reuse the original flex pipe as there was no issue with it. Right side tie rod end had too much play for safety inspection. Replaced with alignment. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201513000 mi | partial transmission rebuild due to inadequate response in 2nd and 3rd gear when downshifting. Got car back, inadequate response in 3rd remains. shifter frequently required double clutch to get into 3rd, 4th, or 5th gear. since being 'fixed', shifter now grinds and screeches when going into 3rd or 5th gear. | ||
| Mar 201514000 mi | Grinding sensation and occasional screech with shifter when shifting into 3rd and 5th. Since this was the 2nd trip for this problem, dealer replaced entire transmission, under warranty. Still some funky shifting issues in 4th - jury is out | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201521160 mi | Software update. | ||
| Apr 201626740 mi | ECU re-flash. Display would temporary goes blank/freezes. | ||
| May 201742780 miC $450 | Rear brakes badly worn. Replace pads and rotors. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 20143000 miUS $100 | When in motion, the stick shift is not smooth when moving from 1->2 -> 3. When in 3 and between 35MPH to 40MPH the stick shakes | ||
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