2009 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
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2009 Mazda Mazda3s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2009 Mazda Mazda3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mazda Mazda3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
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 | |
| 2009 | Mazda Mazda3 | 53 Mazda3s, 9.1 months of data per Mazda3, average 46400 miles Mostly 2008.5s.27 |
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| 2009 | Mazda MazdaSpeed3 | 27 MazdaSpeed3s, 9.6 months of data per MazdaSpeed3, average 42100 miles Mostly 2008.5s.47 |
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2009 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Check Engine Came On. Engine Stumbling Upon Acceleration. Determined to be bad 02 Sensor 02 Sensor Replaced. No further Issue. |
| Jul | 2011 | 46300 | 80 | Rusted Screws and Clips Securing Plastic Skid Plate under engine |
| Oct | 2011 | 52300 | 500 | replaced one rear shock leaking oil replaced opne leaking rear shock |
| Jun | 2012 | 63000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Sensor Failed in Driver Side Front Tire. Dealer diagnosed, replaced, and damaged my 18 inch stock alloy wheels during tire dismount and remount. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | CEL came on. P2187 - "lean at idle". Dealer fixed by replacing 02 sensor. Covered by warranty. |
| Jul | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Fuel gas cap was leaking and causing a 'Gas Leak (Minor) and Gas Leak (Very Minor) Check Engine Light codes'. Dealer replaced gas cap, no more CEL. Air Conditioner Vent has been making noise as if something was stuck in it. Mechanics found a piece of paper stuck in the vent that was creating noise by fluttering in air movement created by the Air Conditioner. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 12000 | 155 | Broken left front upper strut bearing. |
| Jan | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Gas cap broken. |
| Feb | 2011 | 34000 | 95 | 30,000 mile service by dealer, minus all the stuff I take care of locally. LR windows switch broken. Cabin air filter replaced, brake pads measured. Intermittent exhaust smoke reported but unable to replicate. Turbo going bad. |
| Sep | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Factory fill of brake fluid replacement, new tires, and new OEM brake pads (rotors are good). Issues not seen by dealer check at 30K but discovered by owner at 36 after a more complete (and pessimistic) inspection. |
| Apr | 2012 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Replaced left rear shock - leaking. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | had a rattle from windshield cowl at speeds above 75 |
| Mar | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Right side engine mount leaked and had to be replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Gas cap stuck. | |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 10 | Refurbished No. 1 engine mount. http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?s=37a0b43bcc686131c411eecc8de16098&t=123654918 |
| May | 2011 | 66000 | 50 | P0401 EGR flow low. Clean EGR valve, EGR tube, throttle body and intake. Not paying staler $500 to replace EGR when $3 in solvents and paper towels will do. $50 spent on spark plugs and brake fluid to flush system. |
| Oct | 2012 | 99000 | 30 | Remove and clean driver side window switch. Evap leak. Diagnose to failed purge valve. Cleaned purge valve, put filter in line to check for charcoal from canister. So far no charcoal seen in filter. |
| Dec | 2012 | 103000 | 11 | Add grounding wire for windshield motor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Intermittent fault on Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Traced to Radio Frequency Interference from Rain Sensor. Rain Sensor module replaced under warranty. Appears to have resolved issue. Vehicle in shop 2 days. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Gas Filler cap would not come off. This was discovered when car was low on gas (of course). I now know yellow light = ~40mi to go -ran out of fuel 0.3 miles after pickup. Fortunately this was at the entrance to a gas station, 15ft from pump -lucky eh! |
| Nov | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) light comes on intermittently in cold weather. Pressures are fine on all tires inc spare. Told my radar detector was interfering. Removed and disconnected, still a problem; contacting dealer to reattempt fix. Loud 'click' from front driveshaft when pulling away or accelerating briskly. Dealer lubed driveshaft splines, they were dry. Prob fixed. Apparently there is a TSB for the issue. Loud 'chirping' from front suspension when driving over bumps. Not present when brakes applied lightly. Dealer lubed brake caliper slider pins. Prob fixed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Previous unsuccessful repair to TPMS system reattempted. Dealer ordered a new 'TPMS module' (apparently combined with the rain sensor by the rear view mirror) and fitted. Seems to have worked. |
| Jul | 2012 | 35000 | 700 | Blown rear shock absorber leaking oil. Purchased full set of 4 aftermarket shocks (Koni FSD) and replaced rears. Will do fronts when time allows. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 15000 | 47 | Random misfire CEL, dealer insisted K&N SRI was culprit even though 22 months and 14k miles with it with no problem. Mazda authorized new spark plugs, would not do any further tests without stock intake. Replaced intake, cleared codes, light stayed off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 42000 | 650 | A rear strut blew up so I replaced all four as the other three were getting worn. $650 for a set of koni FSD struts, no labor included. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Gas cap stuck. Repaired/replaced under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2012 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 61000 | 55 | Replaced the Idler pulley and belt. |
| Jun | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | Passenger Motor Mount and Transmission Motor Mount replaced |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Had to have a shock absorber replaced, but it was covered under warranty. |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 17700 | 0 | The damper arrived 4 business days later and was installed in a day. |
| Aug | 2012 | 25300 | 315 | Pulley tensioner was making sounds similar to a bad bearing - was replaced. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | rattle driver side outside creaking. was repaired no more rattles great car |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 17980 | 0 | Notice oil leaking into wheel wells. Leaking oil pan gsaket repaired. |
| Dec | 2012 | 34100 | 155 | Ambient temperature display was displaying outside temperature ~20-25 degrees too high. Ambient temperature sensor was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36580 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 1240 | 0 | inside panel (driver side) was changed because a small crack was noticeable |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 45000 | 70 | Intermittent starter failure due to a corroded connection. There is a TSB from MAZDA out on this. Repair is simple - a new wire and connector with protection against corrosion. All is fine with no repeat of failure in 3 weeks after repair |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | Clutch slave cylinder sprung a link. The slave cylinder was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ukraine | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 21700 | 200 | Rear shock absorbers leaking |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Warranty repair to replace creaking front suspension | |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 9700 | 0 | Faulty purge valve |
| Jan | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. The Evap pump needed replacing. Battery needed replacing |
| Dec | 2012 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Car and steering wheel started shaking only while braking,Front rotors warped,replaced under warrantee N/C by Mazda Dealer in CT. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Check engine light came on, I knew it was the gas cap screwed in incorrectly, but it didn't clear after 48 hours so had to bring it to dealership to clear computer code/error. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | "Snapping" sound coming from center of dashboard along with poor radio reception. Dealer replaced audio headunit. |
| Aug | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Fuel Cap Seized. The fuel cap could not be removed. Had JUST enough gas in the tank to get to the dealership. Gas Cap replaced under Warranty. |
| Nov | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Once fog lights were activated with low beam headlamps, they would stay on regardless of fog light switch position or high beam operation. Replaced fog light relay under warrantee. |
| Dec | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Seat belt wouldn't retract correctly...part ordered and installed. Rattle in cowl at base of windshield when driving over bumps. |
| Aug | 2012 | 56500 | 520 | Front rotors and pads replaced; 4 wheel alignment |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | transmission pan gasket was leaking, sealed, refilled under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 55500 | 300 | Leaky power steering system, replaced hose and gaskets |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Check engine and traction lights came on while driving on dry road. It had been very cold that morning (-14F) but was 25F when the lights came on. Dealer said code was P2128 (APP sensor) but couldn't replicate, likely caused by the cold. |
| May | 2011 | 36700 | 28 | Rattle in headliner over driver near moonroof. Dealer removed headliner and added foam where it was rubbing metal roof. Also had an oil change performed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Same error code as in January 2011 - P2128. I checked the code myself and called the dealer; since the vehicle is out of warranty and I've driven more than 12,000 miles since the last code, they won't fix it under warranty. |
| Jan | 2013 | 59000 | 350 | Recurring CEL P2128, same problem previously taken in for - accelerator pedal position sensor. Had dealer replace pedal because they couldn't do only the sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Faulty connection within the gas cap. It was malfunctioning, causing the "check engine light" to constantly appear. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 63000 | 100 | Tire pressure sensor replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Steering issue upon turning. Took car in, but problem was due to excessive ice buildup in front wheel-wells, affecting control arms. No repair needed (just a thaw in the shop). |
| Jun | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Original fuel filler cap not sitting properly and triggered a CEL. Fuel filler cap replaced at no charge. |
| Nov | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Gas pedal sensor failed, engine would not rev when accelerator was pressed. Since car could not be driven above idle, I had to have it towed the ten miles to the dealer for repairs. Same repair trip as above - Thermostat replaced because of faulty ECU readings. Problem was unrelated to the failed gas pedal sensor. I hate this car and am going to get rid of it at the earliest possible opportunity. |
| Apr | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | CEL light illuminated (AGAIN!!!). Code reported "major evap leak". Shop smoke-tested the system but couldn't find any leakages. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Gas cap defective. Factory installed caps are defective causing the cap to break apart leaving part of the cap in the filler neck. Dealers have a revised fuel cap. |
| Jun | 2009 | 4000 | 4225 | Paint chipped on drivers door and drivers side quarter panel. Both areas repaired and entire car was wetsanded and recleared. |
| Aug | 2009 | 7000 | 8 | Rear wiper cover broken. Replace cover. |
| Jul | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Power steering failure with temperatures above 80 degrees F. common. DTC C1099 was evident, showing electric power steering pump rotation was too slow. TSB determined the power steering pump had to be replaced with a revised unit. |
| Oct | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Interior light in cargo area inoperable due to poor ground connection. Replaced ground connector. |
| Dec | 2011 | 30000 | 253 | Battery cables loose at starter. |
| Oct | 2012 | 45000 | 35 | Throttle body carboned up causing no start issue. Removed TB to manually clean and polish part. |
| Nov | 2012 | 46000 | 120 | Coolant coming out of overflow on degas bottle. Replaced thermostat and radiator cap; continued to come out of the overflow. Checked head gasket, which it was torn, blocking the coolant water jacket. Replaced head gasket. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Three tire inflation valves failed. An engine sensor also failed. | |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 39000 | 402 | I was informed by the dealer that my steering wheel was shaking. I was told that I have had 3 bent rims and needed Rotor resurfacing. I take care of vehicles and drive responsibly. They did not "need" to replace the rims; only brakes done. I was told that I have bent 3 rims which would cost between 300 - 750 to fix in total, at the dealership. Another ASE Mechanic informed me this was not true. I did not replace/repair the wheels |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 78120 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 84940 | 1400 | Broken engine mount and front breaks replaced. Oil change and all that went with it also done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008.5 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 50000 | 0 | This car was in the shop repeatedly for a malfunctioning TPMS system. It had sensors replaced multiple times including the entire TPMS system. It also had repair work done on the turbo (documented problem in other turbos). Also recall fixed |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 42000 | 75 | Pressure valve on tire was cracked. |
| Dec | 2012 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Radio Replaced under warranty BEFORE TSB was issued. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | The gas cap broke and was replaced under warranty. A free rental car was provided. The repair took 4 hours. Great dealership! |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 11000 | 35 | There was a squeak coming from the rear suspension assembly, I just had to tighten an endlink. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Bass drop-out at high volume. TSB issued for replacement/software upgrade. |
| Jan | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Noticed the A/C wasn't cooling. Fuses and relays all intact. Compressor not turning as it should. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Gas cap broke. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Engine presented loss of power, heavy vibration and loud clanking sound. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 600 | rear shocks leaking replaced both | |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 13300 | 0 | Driver's side door trim beginning to peel. Replaced under warranty. |
| Oct | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | AC blower motor malfunction. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Fuel cap got stuck and cracked when trying to remove. Dealer replaced under warranty for no charge. |
| Dec | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Fuel system sensors replaced. I previously had to take the car to the shop for the same problem (check engine light) in which case they found nothing, concluded I didn't tighten the gas cap and charged me. |
| Sep | 2012 | 59000 | 200 | Excessive noise/rattles from rear suspension when going over bumps. Dealer inspected and recommended to replace rear sway bar links. This was done and noise improved, but not gone. Dealer recommended replace rear shocks after repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 35960 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 39060 | 25 | Fuel filler cap broke. Cut cap into pieces, removed, and installed new non-OEM part. |
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 57000 | 1100 | Rear shock was leaking oil for the second time in 30,000 miles. First repair was at 27,000 miles and covered under warranty. Recent repair was out of warranty and paid out-of-pocket. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 51300 | 0 | inspections |
| Mar | 2012 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 40000 | 350 | The manual gear stick broke in half while driving |
| Apr | 2012 | 45000 | 500 | all 4 struts on car bad and leaking |
| Jul | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 96720 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 102300 | 300 | Belt, tensioners, oil. Two shocks. |
| Apr | 2013 | 104160 | 460 | Above regular brake replacement the calipers needed to be changed. They are supposedly weak on the rear set. |
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 96000 | 80 | Neutral Safety switch CEL, dealer said switch was bad and wanted $250 for replacement. I chose not to oblige. Found the issue myself - true root cause was a severed ground wire @ the switch. Soldered together, solved CEL. DEALER = CROOK. |
| Mar | 2012 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Stereo Bass cutting out over level 34, like this since new. |
| Mar | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | 2 bad motor mounts causing vibration at 2,250-2,500 rpm. |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 30380 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 35340 | 0 | Power Steering occasionally shut off. Mazda eventually initiated a recall while I was waiting for parts. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | bass would cut out at certain speeds |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 620 | 0 | One issue at 1300km due to a rattly interior fitting, fixed at initial free 1000km/1 month service. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Simple volume/amplifier problem with the stereo above volume level 35. Known problem, had to order new audio unit. |
| Jul | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Replaced stereo unit due to small amplifier defect affecting volume levels at lvl 35 and up. |
| Apr | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 29760 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 45260 | 0 | replaced the drivebelt tensioner |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 5360 | 150 | 8000 km service, MVI, hood deflector installed |
| Nov | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Gas cap replaced |
| May | 2010 | 9920 | 0 | A stutter when shifting from 3 to 4 (auto) |
| Aug | 2011 | 17940 | 0 | Noise in right front, replaced strut, no leak. Also did wiper motor grounding recall at the same time |
| Mar | 2012 | 21700 | 247 | Replaced 2 MAZ C2Y6-28-46X rear trailing arm bushings. Rubber let go in bushing, to me I think it was a defect & should have been fixed through the MAP warrenty. Mazda said no. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 29000 | 250 | Brake pads and other routine |
| Jan | 2013 | 44000 | 100 | Belt pulley noise |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | MIL illuminated; indicated by evaporative emissions sensor; gas cap was loose and it took 3 days for the MIL to clear after it was properly tightened. |
| Sep | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Fill valve on Right-Rear wheel began leaking. Dealer determined cause was faulty TPMS sensor housing. Replaced entire TPMS sensor and fill valve assembly under factory warranty. |
| Dec | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Noticed creaking sound coming from right front suspension when going slowly over speed bumps. Dealer Service Technician diagnosed as bad front sway bar bushings. Ordered parts. Front sway bar bushings replaced. Problem fixed, but returned after ~10 days. Note: unusually cold (15-20º below normal) temperatures of <10ºF could be a factor with this problem. |
| May | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Creaking from right-front, confirmed/repaired in a previous repair trip as being caused by the sway bar bushings, has returned albeit infrequently and depending upon how quickly the driver drives over speed bumps/curbing, etc. |
| Oct | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | TPMS sensor warning - low tire pressure; checked and found Right-Rear low by ~10PSI. Dealer Service replaced faulty TPMS sensor and O-ring(s) under warranty. |
| Nov | 2010 | 32500 | 0 | TPMS sensor warning - low pressure; checked and found Right-Rear tire was low by ~10PSI AGAIN. Dealer Service replaced TPMS sensor and O-rings AGAIN. |
| Jan | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | TPMS sensor warning - low pressure; checked and found Right-Rear tire was low by ~10PSI YET AGAIN. Dealer Service replaced TPMS sensor and O-rings YET AGAIN. Repaired? Maybe 3rd time's a charm. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 68000 | 110 | warped rotors |
| Sep | 2012 | 148000 | 1100 | tires were cupping. Had to replace struts and shocks. Did not include cost of tires in cost above. |
| Mar | 2013 | 161000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Has been in shop many times for transmission, stalling, burning brakes, many rattles and creaks, etc. In shop twice this month, but nothing done. Repairs so far have been unsuccessful. |
| Apr | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Would not diagnose problems on vehicle - too many for Mazda to approve, voided warranty on those areas. |
| Jun | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Bolt fell out of hatch...service manager took apart hatch and put it in. Bolt held spoiler on. |
| Jul | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Parking brake assembly was replaced, button got stuck inside. I got a plastic pushpin thing replaced to hold this plastic trim piece on in the engine compartment that got lost somewhere a few months ago. |
| Aug | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Sold car because dealer refused to fix intermittent stalling problem. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Radio issue, bass falling out around volume 34/35 Replaced radio unit. |
| Mar | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | fuel cap stuck and top separated from threaded part |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 14260 | 0 | Wipers stopped working and had to replace PJB. |
| Sep | 2009 | 21700 | 0 | Airbag light came on. They checked it out, ordered parts. Installed previously ordered airbag part. |
| Mar | 2010 | 30380 | 0 | Replaced brake discs due to vibration under braking. |
| Mar | 2012 | 70060 | 200 | Driver window winder stopped working. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Car would require jump start intermittently. Thought was related to previous recall - power steering. Took to dealer - found it was alternator. Replaced under Mazda Extended Care warranty. |
| Sep | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Still having electrical issues - this trip replaced the wiring harness from PCM to Alternator. Previously replaced Alternator (twice) and PCM (Power Control Module). Mazda Regional/Corporate involved in this repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008.5 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | leaking oil from oil pan gasket and timing chain cover. Replaced both gaskets under powertrain warranty | |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Carpet kept sliding out from under the console on the left side, Dealer used Velcro. |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Leaking (fluid-filled) motor mount replaced under warranty Bad engine coolant thermostat replaced also under warranty | |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Squeak when going over speed bumps from right front suspension. Dealer replaced sway bar bushings and right lower control arm. Right side squeak gone, but left side started squeaking so it will have to go back when I have time. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | The gas cap failed to open. It just kept spinning and the cap had to be pried off. |
| Feb | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | A slight noise, sounded like someone shuffling a deck of cards, coming from the console area only at SLIGHT acceleration and already at speed. Dealer could not replicate problem. Similar sound from my 2001 Honda Accord. Dealer replaced. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Stereo not functioning correctly - bass would cut out at higher volumes. Stereo issue. Stereo installed |
| Dec | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Starter motor failed - car wouldn't start in cold weather. |
| Jan | 2011 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Radio exhibited random variation in bass tones. Logic unit was on recall, but selling dealer did not check unit prior to sale. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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