2008 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 | |
| 2008 | Mazda Mazda3 | 56 Mazda3s, 9.8 months of data per Mazda3, average 57200 miles33 |
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| 2008 | Mazda MazdaSpeed3 | 23 MazdaSpeed3s, 8.4 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 60400 miles Small sample size. Join or 23 MazdaSpeed3s, 8.4 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 60400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 61700 | 101 | Hose from coolant reservoir to cooling system dislodged and came in contact with radiator fan causing slow coolant leak. Hose was replaced today. A helpful police officer zip-tied the hose away from fan & put water in reservoir/radiator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 69000 | 500 | I replaced the front brakes |
| Apr | 2012 | 81300 | 10 | engine mount loose, repaired by tightening it down |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 52000 | 617 | Rear shock absorbers failed (leaking fluid). Replaced all four shocks and struts with aftermarkets (Koni Sport) |
| Nov | 2011 | 54000 | 460 | Driver's side front inner CV boot leaking. Bought replacement boot and took to mechanic for install. Mechanic discovered new part not good replacement, did not repair. Driver's side front inner CV boot leaking. Bought OEM replacement boot from dealer and took to independent mechanic for install. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Failure of passenger side drive axle/inner CV joint |
| Apr | 2012 | 38700 | 80 | Brake pads 50% worn..pedal travel not as firm |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Stability Control on/off button stopped working, broken switch. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Occasional oily exhaust fixed by replacing turbocharger |
| Jun | 2012 | 66000 | 170 | Rear strut leaking. Replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Head unit replacement for volume issue. Head unit replaced due to volume issue |
| Dec | 2011 | 45000 | 300 | Stick shift lever snapped! Dealer ruled not warrantied under powertrain, replaced by self. |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | 431 | 1st (wideband) O2 sensor failed, but was masking failure of purge valve and EGR valve. Took dealer several tries to figure out. I paid 02, Mazda N.A. paid purge & EGR, dealer picked up extra labor. Problems likely all linked. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 7000 | 1550 | had cat bac exhust and cold air intake install, all Mazda parts and put on at dealer. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. have not had it dino yet but can not get over the POWER. and oil change, tire rotate, gen service |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | repaired rattle in windshield. much better WARR. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | front windshield rattle, dealer fix |
| Apr | 2010 | 12700 | 0 | gas cap broke |
| Jan | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | check eng light came on, it was raining hard, was told that my charcoal canister was bad and needed to be changed, part order going back to shop in a few days to be changed, at no cast Shop replaced charcoal canister, have had no trouble since |
| Jun | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Was told that fault was due to the EGR valve. I trust my shop and did not ask it if was replace or what, they told me that they took care of it. I went ahead and had my reg. service done |
| Aug | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | EGR valve bad. Turned out that last time they had just reset the light. This time shop had one and did repair I waited, replacing the EGR. Took less then 2 hours. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Distinct "clunk" from right-rear when going over bumps. Right-rear shock was blown. Shock fluid had leaked all over the shock. Dealer confirmed blown shock, ordered replacement, and replaced shock. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | Accelerator problems, accelerator sticking. Electronics replaced under hood. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | 2nd gear, double cone,clutch hub,clutch sleeve,3 ball bearings,3 synchronizer keys,3 synchronizer springs,shifter fork,nuetral start switch belt tensoiner | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Clutch master cylinder leaking internally, damaged when trans repaired by CRAIN MAZDA. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Cd player stopped reading and ejecting CD's MIL popped, Random knock sensor, undetermined origin. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 59000 | 1060 | Motor mount bolts came loose dropping engine on to pass side CV joint, ripping power steering pump apart, Breaking pass side CV joint. |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 20 | I machined a pvc neck down as to pull a tiny bit more of a vacuum. This will keep my turbo from smoking at idle. Mazda has more complicated fix (search for MTOL 5505) but warranty extended only to 7/70. |
| Apr | 2012 | 100000 | 110 | Slave cylinder blew rendering the clutch inoperable. 4 days down until part arrived at dealership. 30 minutes to install and bleed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | Check Engine Light came on, then went off on it's own. Dealer read code: P0300 – Random misfire found. Vehicle is not misfiring, dealer cleared code. |
| Sep | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Check Engine Light (CEL). Autozone read code: P0300 – “Random misfire found”. Dealer reports no hard fault in computer. Code cleared, no misfiring. Dealer states could have been caused by lower octane fuel. Only 91 octane ever used in vehicle. |
| Jan | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Driver’s front window makes an audible click when it hits the top of the seal. There is also a slight rubbing sound when rolling up and down. Resolution: Loose bolts that secure glass to regulator were tightened. Problem resolved. Occasionally when turning left or moving straight ahead there is a humming sound that occurs for a second or two. Has occurred 10-12 times. Resolution: Dealer could not duplicate – repair invoice does not indicate effort was made to diagnose problem |
| May | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Rattle in front dash area. Cause was determined to be the CD rattling in the CD player. New CD player ordered. Rattle near cupholder. Cause was a wire running from the AUX input in the center console to an MP3 player sitting near the ashtray. This wire caused the center console piece to not seat properly and rattle. MP3 player wire was re-routed. Rattle in rear hatch area. Rattle exists 99% of the time except when test driving with a dealer technician. Rattle is still there. Car misfires in 6th gear at 60+mph during acceleration. Has occurred 3-4 times but unable to duplicate during test drive with dealer technician. No repair attempt made. |
| Jul | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Installed new CD player ordered at 5/11/2009 service appointment. |
| Jan | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Car misfires. Dealer claims engine is very sensitive to carbon buildup which I may have a little bit of. When accelerating from < 3k rpm the turbo is not spooling yet and the carbon buildup is causing the hesitation. Driver’s side window squeaks when it hits the top of the seal Resolution: Lubed window track. Problem returned the following day. Rattle in rear hatch area. Resolution: Dealer claims they cannot hear this. These people are f'ing DEAF. |
| Nov | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Ticking noise coming from passenger front wheel. Resolution: Rocks found along wheel and tire. Removed and noise disappeared. Brakes intermittently squeak when coming to a stop. Resolution: Brake pads and rotors are fine. Plenty of pad life left on brakes. Squeaking may be caused by dust build-up per dealer. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 21000 | 10 | The windshield cowl cover rattles in low temperature environment - it is very annoying. At home I copied a TSB repair procedure and fixed the noise with some double sided rubber tape I got at the Home Depot. Problem fixed. Cost: around $10. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 6820 | 0 | Rattle left side of dash.... there was a report from factory for this rattle..... bolt on window needed tightening. |
| Mar | 2009 | 9300 | 0 | Rattles in dash. |
| Aug | 2010 | 19800 | 0 | Rear struts started leaking...... put new ones in but there was still a creak when turning. They can't find the creak and I still need to go back again :( Creak that they can't find or get rid of after the struts were replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Dash rattle, fixed with extra insulating foam. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | 650 | Multiple misfire code in cylinder #3. Low compression, resulting in hesitation and knocking. Replaced the plugs and added a chemical to the cylinder to restore compression. |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 91000 | 0 | EGR Valve was clogged and was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 17980 | 0 | My rear shocks blew out on a recent trip from Toronto, On to Sydney, NS. |
| Jun | 2009 | 37820 | 0 | Axles were clicking when changing rotational force on the drivetrain, changed entire drive axle but did not fix the problem. |
| Aug | 2009 | 40300 | 0 | The rear bushing in the lower right control arm was ripped and blown out. Mazda replaced my entire control arm. |
| Oct | 2009 | 44640 | 0 | Rear motor mount was broken, the rubber bushing had ripped. They replaced it under warranty. My car makes "clunk" noises from the front end whenever I go over bumps or steer back and forth really quickly. |
| Nov | 2009 | 46500 | 0 | Replaced my steering rack, but problem still persists. They have now ordered me new sway bar end links. |
| Jan | 2010 | 50600 | 0 | They replaced my sway bar end bushings, the problem is solved. |
| Aug | 2010 | 63400 | 130 | Left rear shock was leaking oil and was blown. I bought and changed it myself. |
| Mar | 2011 | 76260 | 0 | Power steering rubber line had dried out and cracked, which caused it to leak. Condensation in my passenger side headlight. Mazda Canada is currently deciding if they want to cover it on my extended warranty or not. |
| Jun | 2012 | 87420 | 0 | One of my rear shocks blew out again. Leaking oil all over the place. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Check Engine Light on. ODB-II scan indicated a misfire code P0300. Could not reproduce. Found update to power control module. Re-flashed with lastest updates and road tested. (Noted fuel economy drop after re-flash) |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Transmission slipping. Repaired/ paid in full by original factory warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 83000 | 320 | Right rear shock blown and leaking. Replaced both rear shocks. |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 15000 | 135 | Thermostat replaced Causing p106 cel |
| Mar | 2012 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 4960 | 0 | Rattle when accellerating - heat shield replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | The air pressure sensor in one of the tires also needed to be replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 33700 | 0 | Left rear coil spring broke 2 days out of warranty. Mazda agreed to cover cost due to potential safety hazard. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 80500 | 50 | The trunk supports were no longer stopping the trunk from slamming when shutting. I replaced the supports with new ones. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | 50 | The car had a problem starting when it wasn't cold out, it would start up but then "choke" and act as if going to die unless gave it a lot of fuel. The problem was the fuel pump. This was replaced. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 64000 | 140 | Alternator dead |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 59000 | 270 | Brake pads replaced, wheels rebalanced |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Multiple times when had the A/C full blast with recirculation, 95+ outside, and shut the car off for a few minutes upon restarting the steering light would come on and the power steering light would not work. Always reset before dealer could see. |
| Mar | 2011 | 53000 | 100 | Belt tensioner was bad. |
| Apr | 2013 | 73000 | 25 | I personally replaced front right tie rod end. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 17360 | 0 | CEL came on, problem was diagnosed as faulty shutter valve actuator, known issue as per TSB. |
| Mar | 2011 | 37200 | 0 | Power steering pump and associated parts/fluid replaced per recall. Power steering pump had failed once while driving (fail safe mode with unassisted steering). Turning car off and on again reset pump. Told dealer, but no parts in stock at time. |
| Feb | 2012 | 47120 | 0 | Broken passenger side engine mount, replaced under drivetrain warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Loose fuel filler cap. |
| Jun | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Partial loss of AC coolant. No leak detected. Recharged. Also, "Check Engine" light on again. Same problem as earlier-fuel line pressure indicating loose filler cap, but not possible. Suspect bad cap, dealer reset light, no cap replace until happens again |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 87000 | 1300 | Compressor went out. Had to replace the whole system except for the hoses. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 55000 | 400 | Driver's side door lock was sticking and could be unlocked either with unlock button or remote key fob, but not both |
| Apr | 2013 | 58000 | 450 | Front passenger door lock actuator was malfunctioning and was replaced |
| Jun | 2013 | 57000 | 450 | Radiator leaked and needed to be replaced. Not what you would expect on a car that is barely out of warranty. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | CD player often got stuck when ejecting disc. Dealer realigned radio faceplate, as per factory TSB. Still has problem but not as often as before. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 13620 | 0 | Speedometer needle stopped working. Dealership changed the whole cluster under warranty |
| Sep | 2008 | 15500 | 0 | Speedometer stop functioning. Everything else is fine. Dealer never seen this problem before. New part ordered, but not able to make it work. New appointment scheduled. |
| Oct | 2008 | 16120 | 0 | Speedometer working. New installation procedure used. 1 hour work. Everything fine. |
| Feb | 2009 | 20460 | 0 | Passenger Side mud flap unclipped. Dealer changed the part at the same time as my oil change. Warranty service. |
| May | 2009 | 24180 | 0 | Air conditionner Condenser in front of the Radiator. Honeycomb was failing appart, but no refrigerant leaks. |
| Apr | 2013 | 59520 | 0 | Front passenger wheel bearing. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 55000 | 3500 | engine replaced - car less than 3 years old |
| Jun | 2011 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 50300 | 1000 | AC Compressor locked up. It and drier needed replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 115000 | 900 | Compressor locked up. Had to replace compressor and drier, evacuate system. This is the SECOND time for an OEM compressor failure with this car. (First was at 46k) |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 1000 | Replaced clutch (son learned to drive manual with this car so it failed early) | |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 24180 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 28520 | 0 | Rear light leaking water into boot, dealer siliconed around light. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Power steering pump, hoses & associated parts replaced under Mazda recall campaign. The car did experience power steering failure once right about the time the recall was announced but was working at the time of the repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 58900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 70020 | 0 | driver window motor is not responding accurately |
| Aug | 2012 | 83700 | 550 | Cosmetic Rust is showing on front driver side wheel well. $250.00 was asked to repair and blend the driver side panel. No work done. Window motor for front driver side still operating on and off. Seems to malfunction in colder weather. |
| Apr | 2013 | 89900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 23560 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 25420 | 50 | Control arms were squeaking while driving over bumps. Needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 28520 | 0 | Wheel bearings worn out on front driver side. Humming noise is noticeable at speed. |
| Aug | 2009 | 32240 | 0 | Another worn wheel bearing replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 34720 | 0 | Grinding noise in front brakes. Brakes were disassembled and rotors were machined, but sound remained. |
| Mar | 2010 | 41540 | 0 | Squeeking sound from front suspension. Replaced sway bar bushings. |
| Aug | 2010 | 47700 | 0 | Parking brake cable needed replacement. |
| Dec | 2011 | 67580 | 400 | Trailing arm bushing was worn, needed replacement. |
| Jan | 2012 | 68820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 17360 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 18600 | 0 | First Cold weather: No cabin heating. Dealer replaced engine Thermostat, under warranty. Problem fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | Driver's door will not lock with remote. Unlocks ok |
| Sep | 2012 | 50000 | 200 | replaced both front door lock actuators |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | 100 | replace battery |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 62000 | 250 | Check engine light was on and the engine was overheating. The problem was a faulty thermostat that was stuck closed and won't open. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 4960 | 0 | Front suspension noise while going over speed bumps in cold (0 C) weather. Swaybar bushings needed lubrication. |
| Jan | 2008 | 4960 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Felt vibration through steering wheel at highway speeds. Motor Mounts replaced per TSB and 4 Wheel Road Force Balance performed. |
| Aug | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Plastic grip part of gas cap broke off of threaded part of gas cap. Dealer gave me a new gas cap under orig warranty. |
| Oct | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Felt vibration while driving. Found motor mount rubber compressed. Replaced motor mount rubber. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | 0 | Sticking thermostat replaced |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 76000 | 0 | During oil change, dealer noticed seeping oil pan gasket. Car is CPO and gasket was replaced at no charge under CPO extended powertrain warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Replaced Failed Alternator | |
| Sep | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | The internal emergency trunk release handle fell off by itself. The plastic clips holding it worked loose from their sleeve. Removed the rear trunk upholstered cover and reattached the trunk release. |
| Nov | 2012 | 50500 | 0 | The front-right speaker has developed a very obnoxious rattle. I never play my car stereo loudly, and have always taken care not to abuse it. An annoyance I wouldn't expect so soon in this car's life. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | AC intermittently does not function. Dealer could not replicate. |
| Jan | 2012 | 67000 | 100 | AC Compressor failure due to missing bolt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | A/C blower bad. Replaced. Driver's seat belt not reacting completely. System replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 37700 | 42 | Engine started overheating. After some tests, decided it was either a clogged radiator (unlikely) or bad thermostat. Replaced thermostat. In the meantime, drove slow and used the heater as radiator. ;-) |
| Jun | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | Passenger side power lock seems to be slipping (tries to lock and unlock but does not complete travel) |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 0 | LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT |
| Mar | 2012 | 80000 | 0 | DIY repair; lube shift linkage as car failed to start in park on occasion. |
| Dec | 2012 | 87000 | 700 | Front right strut leaking. Replaced front struts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 56700 | 0 | Shaking at highway speeds. Motor Mount #3 fixed. Mechanic noticed oil under car and discovered broken oil pan. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| Sep | 2011 | 93000 | 0 | Loud rattling coming from rear drivers side. Dealership said it was it was a broken inner support for the fender and it would need body work to fix. I declined and haven't heard the noise since. While in the shop for the rattling, the tech noticed my transmission pan was cracked and leaking badly. They ordered the parts and I returned a week later to have it replaced. Transmission pan replaced. I NEVER noticed liquid in my parking spot at home however. |
| Mar | 2012 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | My engine emissions evacuation vacuum pump failed and had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Front passenger door speaker went out intermittedly when MP3 player was activated. Mechanic had to replace a faulty wire |
| Oct | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Steering wheel tilt/telescope feature malfunctioned. The lock and clamp on telescope didn't work, causing the telescope to collapse. Dealer replaced clamp and lock. Works fine now. |
| Nov | 2010 | 36500 | 0 | Lighter coil went out. Replaced by dealer as it was under extended warranty. |
| Dec | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Wire in speaker malfunctioned again. Dealer not sure why. Changed all wires on passenger side door leading up to radio. |
| Jan | 2011 | 38500 | 250 | Automatic pressure sensor gauge on tire broke. Had to buy a new tire and install a new pressure sensor gauge |
| Mar | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Power steering gauge went out and dealer fixed it under my warranty. Then it malfunctioned again and by then there was a recall and it was completely replaced. So far it's working fine. |
| Aug | 2012 | 61500 | 0 | 4th time dual tire pressure sensors malfunctioned and had to be replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | 65300 | 250 | 5th time we had to have a tire sensor replaced and no one can tell us why this keeps happening. We drove the car less this quarter. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Engine overheating Front motor mount broken |
| Apr | 2011 | 62000 | 0 | Driver side side power door lock stopped working. Air conditioning compressor broke. Would have cost $1,600 to fix. |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Steering wheel air bag failure. Steering wheel air bag module replaced. Had high resistance measurement. |
| Dec | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | warranty replacement of power steering assist. |
| Jun | 2012 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Horn was going off, as though an alarm had been set off. Manufacturer/dealer replaced module. Problem persisted. I figured out that remote was sending a bad signal causing the panic button alarm to activate. Remote replaced by dealer. Problem solved. |
| Nov | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Car was overheating. Drove it to repair shop where they diagnosed bad thermostat (they said was unusual for such a new car). Thermostat was replaced, problem fixed. Drove the car from Cleveland to Atlanta for Thanksgiving with absolutely no problems. |
| Mar | 2012 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 39060 | 0 | Intermittent no-start condition with transmission lever in Park position, started OK in Neutral. Repaired by cleaning, adjusting and lubricating the selector lever cable at the transmission. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 45500 | 700 | Upstream oxygen sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 21080 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 24180 | 210 | idler pully bearing shot; replaced idler and belts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 14880 | 0 | Ticking noise while idling on cold start. Replaced AC compressor. Noise when turning and going over bumps. Replaced steering shaft. Ordered power steering pump. Backordered. |
| Aug | 2009 | 19220 | 0 | Installed new power steering pump. |
| Sep | 2009 | 20460 | 0 | General noise/rattle issues, replaced weather stripping folding on window frame. Mechanic noticed right rear shock leaking, replaced it. |
| Dec | 2009 | 24800 | 0 | Seal on rear hatchback torn, dealer replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 12700 | 0 | failed left front strut which I brought to their attention |
| Jul | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | While in for wiper recall, mechanic noticed engine mount #3 had failed and it was replaced under existing warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | AC would run cold then warm on and off during extreme hot and humid day. Vehicle driveable with no other problem. Dealer spent most of the afternoon diagnosing and replacing the air conditioner thermostat controller, no charge for service. |
| Jan | 2012 | 41700 | 0 | Tire Sensor on tire # 4 and tire # 2 failed. Replaced by Mazda Full Warranty. |
| May | 2012 | 45000 | 162 | Replaced front and rear disc brake pads with OEM Mazda Brake pads. Cost pads(73.50 +83.49) 161.99 Labor Zero. |
| Dec | 2012 | 49000 | 135 | Battery suddenly went dead. Replaced small OEM Panasonic battery with a larger Interstate Megatron battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Leaking oil pan. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Passenger side window sticking again. Dealer lubricated the window track. Front driver side door seal was coming loose. Dealer reattached the seal. |
| Aug | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Car started running hot. A/C stopped blowing cold air. The dealer replaced the thermostat and the problems were resolved. |
| Mar | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | An engine motor mount began to leak fluid. The motor mount was replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | One of the ignition keys stopped being able to start the car. A new key was ordered and needs to be "programmed". |
| Jul | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | The faulty key was replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Front left windshield wiper stopped working; replaced. Transmission fluid leak noticed by mechanic while in for wiper motor; replaced pan under transmission that had filled with fluid and apparently burned or otherwise destroyed the pan. Got a call the next day saying they'd installed the wrong part to fix the transmission leak; took car back in, correct part installed. Rear wiper motor stopped working; replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Replaced passenger side motor mount, under warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 41500 | 400 | Front brake rotors and pads replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | At around 300 miles, dash light indicated the "electronic brake distribution..." failed. Manual said this might lockup rear brakes. Took to dealer, they had to order and install part. Dealer never called me once. I always had to call to find status. | |
| Aug | 2010 | 17500 | 0 | NHTSA Action Number: PE10021 NHTSA investigating sttering pump issues for some Mazdas. Car lost power steering when hot. Very hard to turn wheel once power steering lost. Dealer knew about issue and fixed. |
| Feb | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | ABS module failed, locking up front left wheel. All other wheels had no brake pressure. Extremely hazardous condition if we had to use brakes that required ABS again (full emergency stop). |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 48000 | 300 | changed rotors and pads |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Shift lever pin BROKE just 8 days after the dealer replaced the entire clutch. They said it was just a coincidence. |
| Jun | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | recall power steering. had gone out twice while idling in 100+ temps with AC on. turning car off and letting it sit for 15 minutes fixed it. |
| Sep | 2012 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 38000 | 459 | A/C stopped cooling. Then went on trip when mechanic could not repair same day. Overheated 200 miles into 650 mile trip. Now overheating and no A/C at 37,600 miles, just over warranty. Mechanic replaced thermostat and radiator all set. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Interior rear hatch door handle fell out. Mechanic re-installed. |
| Jan | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Auto-dim mirror intermittently fails to automatically dim. Auto dim mirror was replaced. New mirror does not have any problems. |
| Mar | 2012 | 94000 | 650 | Vehicle felt "loose" when hitting bumps. Shocks/Struts were losing rebound control. All Shocks, Struts, and associated mounts where replaced with Koni brand "FSD" shocks/struts. Original Springs where still in normal condition. |
| Aug | 2012 | 103300 | 110 | Lower engine to subframe mount had a deteriorated bushing, replaced with an genuine mazda mount |
| Mar | 2013 | 117000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 60300 | 500 | replaced a/c compressor and clutch. |
| Sep | 2011 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 34720 | 0 | While driving steering light on dash board came om, power steering failed, hard to steer. Safely parked to the side, 15 min. of the car being turned off, a restart fixed it. Called dealer and parts back ordered. Steering pump problem. |
| Oct | 2011 | 50220 | 0 | Power Steering recall. It had started to fail in my car. |
| Dec | 2011 | 55800 | 300 | 4 spark plugs were fouled. According to the mechanic, the fitting was loose and he had to tap the holes to get the new spark plugs to fit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 12400 | 222 | Sunroof not sitting flush when closed. Did not leak. Just cosmetic. Noticed at delivery, not repaired because I forgot about it. Aways after service I would remember. |
| Sep | 2010 | 32240 | 0 | Vehicle in for service, tech noted that block heater was leaking around seal, replaced free of charge under warranty |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 32000 | 90 | Bad battery |
| Jan | 2013 | 36300 | 270 | #3 motor mount bad |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Check engine light on. Would not stay off, even after reset by dealer. |
| Jan | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Thermostat stuck. Replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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