2006 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
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Mazda Mazda3 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Mazda Mazda3 | 51 Mazda3s, 8.8 months of data per Mazda3, average 79800 miles67 |
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2006 Mazda Mazda3
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| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 75000 | 260 | starter out |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 120000 | 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. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 75000 | 400 | 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 Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 48000 | 350 | thermostat |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Dealer replaced all 4 Wheels and Tires, 4 Tire Pressure Sensors, TPMS receiver and EMC to remedy TPMS light that would not go off. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 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 | 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 | 35 | driver side head lamp, shifter area light | |
| Jun | 2009 | 28 | headlight | |
| Feb | 2010 | 288 | replace right front strut | |
| Jul | 2010 | 295 | right front engine mount replaced. Inspected the rest and full circle inspection | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 83000 | 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 | 688 | Briefly lost power. Warning light came on. Drove to dealer. Alternator replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 96000 | 0 | Alternator died 101000 miles |
| Mar | 2012 | 108000 | 200 | Engine motor mount passenger side is faulty. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 127000 | 0 | Getting u0101 error code. Car loses power(drive)and the AT light flashes. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Fan module defective. |
| Aug | 2011 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 49380 | 400 | Replaced broken plastic panel under the engine. Changed engine and oil filter - synthetic. Changed transmission oil - first time after 6 years. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 49000 | 100 | Fixed the driver window snap click issue per tab. Out of warranty unfortunately. |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Clock jumping time worse now. Clock replaced again. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Car sputtered occasionally when starting up and immediately driving without waiting for car to warm. Reflash described in TSB took care of it. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | clock not keeping accurate time. |
| Aug | 2007 | 13500 | 0 | Clock not keeping accurate time. |
| Sep | 2011 | 57000 | 1300 | Right front strut and control arm replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 70500 | 250 | Replace one motor mount |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 44000 | 210 | No.3 engine mount replaced |
| Nov | 2011 | 57700 | 387 | Replace stuck thermostat, reset CEL |
| Mar | 2012 | 58000 | 1100 | Replaced four leaking shock absorbers |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 66340 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 66960 | 370 | engine mount had failed |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 31620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 52080 | 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. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 18000 | 0 | purge valve |
| Apr | 2010 | 73000 | 300 | thermostat replaced engine mount replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 58000 | 410 | Thermostat replacement. Cooling system flush. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | The LCD display and the light on the stereo/radio/clock had failed, and the unit had to be replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 48000 | 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). |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 23560 | 0 | Rear suspension noise, repair attempt not successful. Must schedule another visit. |
| Sep | 2008 | 25420 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Stabilizer rod |
| Jun | 2011 | 39060 | 500 | Parking brake cable and calipers |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | New clutch pressure plate, friction plate, throwout bearing, fork. All covered under warranty. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 34000 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 139700 | 30 | Windshield washer pump failed. Ordered replacement from Autozone (TAAP part#5-190). Pressure worse than OEM but still works acceptably well. |
| Mar | 2013 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 27500 | 0 | Rear wheel bearings bad on both sides. Car out of commission for 3 days waiting for parts. Rental car provided. |
| Jan | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | End links loose, front end made a thunk when turning the steering wheel. |
| Jun | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | Washer nozzle was clogged and the car needed to have the state inspection updated. |
| Apr | 2009 | 52000 | 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 | 158 | Broken motor mount. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Difficult to put 5 spd in reverse | |
| Feb | 2008 | 32000 | 108 | MAF Sensor failed and problem with MAF connector and wiring. |
| Mar | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Crack in center front of dashboard. Dealer gave a loaner for repair. |
| Sep | 2011 | 91000 | 40 | Bad thermostat. Caused vehicle to run cool and trigger MIL. |
| Jan | 2012 | 95000 | 90 | Replaced MAF |
| Sep | 2012 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Transmission replaced when car just a few weeks old. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Power steering pump was leaking. Key had difficulty going into ignition. |
| Sep | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | In dash CD changer was jammed, would not play, eject, etc. In dash CD changer replaced at no cost under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 17360 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Glove box light worked itself loose. Requires some disassembly of dash to repair. Covered under warranty. Installed new shift boot. |
| Jul | 2007 | 29760 | 0 | Power steering pump leaked from housing - pump replaced under warranty. |
| Sep | 2007 | 32960 | 0 | 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 |
| Sep | 2008 | 48360 | 0 | 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 | 70 | Failed connecting rod despite good maintenance history. Engine rebuild or replacement required. Repair not performed for cost reasons ($3000-6000) |
| Feb | 2012 | 102300 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Rotors needed to be resurfaced - covered under warranty because of low mileage. |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | air bag actuators broke light came on and wouldnt shut off side molding peeled off rotors warped |
| Jan | 2010 | 73000 | 40 | wiper arm stripped at joint -- aluminum inside wiper arm, steel at joint-- steel wins every time |
| Jul | 2011 | 94000 | 450 | a/c went out |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | Resistors for fan stopped working; fan only worked in maximum speed; replaced under warranty | |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 134000 | 650 | Replaced brakes and rotors |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 47740 | 20 | Passenger side low beam replaced |
| Jun | 2010 | 52080 | 300 | Front rotors replaced + pads on all four wheels. Front rotors were extremely difficult to remove due to rust. |
| Sep | 2011 | 67580 | 0 | Rust is visible on the rear passenger door window upright + both rear fenders + tail light. |
| Nov | 2011 | 67580 | 600 | Rear brake line was seized on one side and replaced. Also replaced all four rotors with new parts. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 33480 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 42160 | 0 | Engine light came on in October, rear O2 sensor broken. Estimate was 250 CAD, not repaired prior to accident. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Replaced standard CD player under warranty. Radio still worked but refused to read CDs | |
| Jan | 2012 | 81000 | 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 | 100500 | 16 | CEL was for emissions leak. New gas cap corrected issue. |
| Sep | 2012 | 103000 | 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 | 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 | 108500 | 70 | 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 | 115500 | 264 | Engine mount was worn. Replaced at 115k. Common issue for model between 90-120k miles. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 66960 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 66960 | 300 | Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Faulty ignition key cylinder |
| Apr | 2010 | 64000 | 1100 | New battery, replaced #3 motor mount and New tires |
| Jun | 2010 | 65000 | 400 | Thermostat needed to be replaced, |
| Jan | 2011 | 73000 | 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? |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 72000 | 0 | Passenger Side Motor Mount Failure. Ordered OEM Part independently to cut costs. |
| Jan | 2012 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 9920 | 0 | inverted seatbelt |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 72500 | 245 | Felt like a miss, replaced #3 motor mount. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Front bushings replaced (due to squeeky steering), |
| Nov | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 80000 | 150 | Bad fuel cap triggered check engine light. Cap would not tighten down properly. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 235 | #3 Engine Mount Collapsed, Replace | |
| Dec | 2012 | 47000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Sep | 2010 | 195 | Replaced thermostat due to P0126 check engine light, "coolant temperature always too low" | |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 118300 | 1200 | Fuel pump |
| Sep | 2011 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 57040 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 60740 | 175 | Replaced front oxygen sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 63860 | 80 | Check Engine Light turned on for the thermostat. Replaced thermostat, along with AC, serpentine belt, and idler pulley. |
| Oct | 2012 | 71460 | 500 | Replaced front struts and rear shocks |
| Mar | 2013 | 77500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Defective TPMS sensor - left front wheel | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 77700 | 650 | Front struts were leaking, one had collapsed. New struts and end links were required. |
| Dec | 2012 | 85000 | 1 | Engine mount replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 24180 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 36580 | 300 | One of the motor mounts was leaking, replaced by dealer. |
| Nov | 2012 | 40880 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 76300 | 415 | Replaced power steering pump to fix intermittent power steering failure. |
| Apr | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 103700 | 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 | 2012 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 57000 | 630 | Temp probe went out. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 9300 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 9920 | 0 | DOOR SECURITY PROBLEM - replaced door lock cylinders, and installed shock alarm sensor |
| Sep | 2008 | 16480 | 0 | Replaced rear drivers side seatbelt, latch sticking. Done under warranty |
| Jul | 2009 | 22320 | 90 | Routine brake fluid flush- not bled properly. Brakes not working, eventually they replaced front pads and rotors, because they could not bleed brakes after 5 attempts. |
| Dec | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | replace drivers side headlight bulb |
| Mar | 2013 | 40920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Front passenger window re-aligned. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 60300 | 200 | Replaced battery. Passenger side motor mount deteriorating, ordered a new one. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 56000 | 0 | rattle or clunking noise coming from rear end of car, independent shop unable to fix it |
| Nov | 2011 | 58000 | 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 | 0 | 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 Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 43000 | 235 | needed brake pads replaced |
| Jun | 2009 | 71000 | 135 | Passenger side engine mount failed. I replaced it. |
| Jul | 2009 | 72000 | 150 | Replaced right front strut. |
| Aug | 2009 | 74000 | 270 | Replaced rear shocks and left front strut. |
| Feb | 2010 | 83000 | 37 | Replaced rear brake pads. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 31000 | 1700 | Warped rotors and asymmetrically-worn brake pads replaced, along with one wheel bearing and two axles. |
| Feb | 2013 | 53300 | 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. Replaced warped rotors, pads. 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 119000 | 775 | replaced fuel pump |
| Mar | 2012 | 136000 | 100 | CIL signed Pulse Generator failure. AT would signal problem and prohibit gearing higher than 3rd. Replaced sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 40300 | 90 | Torn serpentine belt. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Check engine light for faulty hose. |
| Jan | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | CD changer jammed. Deck was replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Had the purge valve replaced. |
| Jun | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Had to have the purge valve replaced for the second time in three months |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 47000 | 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 11800 | 1500 | rear passenger side fender was dented |
| Dec | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Dealer had to replace factory battery because it was very low. Dealer stated that it had happened to a few other people before. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 3000 | 0 | Replaced clock module and clips |
| Aug | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Engine would turn over but not start. Fuel pump replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 46000 | 0 | Purge Control Valve Loose nuts on plastic shield below oil pan |
| Jan | 2011 | 125000 | 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 North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 56000 | 1365 | 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. Getting 4 new tires put on, advised rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. Complete rear brake job completed, $450, 4 new Kumho tires $408, putting tires onto wheels $58. Car feels great on new rubber - highly recommend the Kumho's. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 77500 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | window assembly came loose. the nuts just needed to be tightened. covered under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | From a stop and releasing the brake pedal to accelerate, the brake pedal makes a rattling sound. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 44000 | 42 | Replaced headlight bulbs |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 57000 | 74 | Replace Engine Mount # 3 |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 54000 | 200 | Water outlet valve |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 75000 | 9 | Gas cap was leaking tripping a CEL - replaced gas cap w/ new aftermarket part. CEL reset on its own. |
| Oct | 2011 | 91000 | 500 | Springs and shocks in rear worn - replaced with aftermarket parts |
| Mar | 2012 | 100000 | 604 | 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 | 106000 | 375 | Replaced bushings, FR and FL. |
| Dec | 2012 | 106000 | 288 | Replaced thermostat to clear P1028 CEL |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 52080 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 61380 | 0 | Engine mount leaking |
| Sep | 2012 | 102300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 75300 | 100 | Passenger side engine mount broken, needed to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 80000 | 400 | Passenger shock leaking/blown |
| Dec | 2012 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 84320 | 250 | Front driver side wheel bearing replaced at local shop. |
| Dec | 2012 | 87420 | 300 | Replaced alternator and 2 belts |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 181300 | 148 | Check engine came on. Took to shop and thermostat needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 29140 | 0 | 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 | 0 | Motor mount leaked fluid, was replaced under warranty. Motor mount was near passenger side strut. |
| Mar | 2011 | 53940 | 340 | Hand brake seized, need to replace entire cable assembly. Original cable suffered from corrosion damage. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 81500 | 307 | 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 | 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 | 103000 | 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! |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 89000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Gas cap gasket leaking. Mazda dealer said old design of cap was faulty and replaced with redesigned cap. |
| Jul | 2010 | 56000 | 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 | 71500 | 45 | Had a relatively minor problem with idle being uneven. Mechanic cleaned the throttle body and reset the computer. |
| Dec | 2011 | 75000 | 330 | CEL gave P0126 code, "Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation." Shop verified thermostat had failed and replaced thermostat. |
| May | 2012 | 82000 | 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 | 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. |
2006 Mazda Mazda3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Singapore | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 14260 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 34100 | 0 | Replaced faulty folding side mirrors |
| Nov | 2010 | 57660 | 350 | alternator not working |
| Jul | 2011 | 65100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 38000 | 40 | oil leak from broken oil plug seal |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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