2004 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Mazda Mazda3s for which no Suspension and Steering problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Mazda Mazda3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Suspension problem frequency.
For 2004 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2004 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension and Steering problems and repair histories that follow it.
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 | |
| 2004 | Mazda Mazda3 | 37 Mazda3s, 9.2 months of data per Mazda3, average 108600 miles Prone to rust where the roads are salted.49 |
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2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 80000 | 700 | replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| Mar | 2011 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 53940 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 105260 | 460 | Loud road noise took me to a mechanic who accurately diagnosed it as a worn driver's front wheel bearing. The hub and bearing comes as one unit so parts were pricey. |
| Aug | 2010 | 116320 | 389 | Driver's side front wheel bearing had worn out prematurely earlier repair. Receipts were stolen so only got partial warranty. Note, the hub & bearing come as one unit. |
| Mar | 2011 | 121860 | 460 | Front passenger side bearing needed replacement. It's fine considering the car had almost 200,000km on it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 104000 | 0 | front struts replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 86000 | 0 | a tie rod needed replacement |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 258 | Strut mounts replacements. | |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 108000 | 1100 | Both front wheel bearings had gone bad and needed to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 78000 | 735 | Loose Ball joints. Both lower control arms replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 33480 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 37200 | 500 | Front wheel bearings (both sides) replaced. Out of warranty, but we had purchased the car less than 6 months earlier, so the dealer covered $300 of the $800 repair. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 121520 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 121520 | 2000 | Rear bushings, front wheel bearing, a stabilizer bar, an ABS sensor and rotor. |
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 54000 | 0 | Car has been "knocking" for some time. It sounded like a noise my Geo Metro had before - bad strut mount. It was determined by the dealership to be exactly that. However, the "knocking" has returned and I need to bring it back in... |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 25420 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 26040 | 197 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 417 | Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 1255 | Front Left Wheel Bearing and Nuckle replaced. | |
| Nov | 2010 | 551 | Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced. | |
| Jun | 2011 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 38000 | 0 | Rear end of car was unstable when going over bumps or driving on slick roads. Also experienced extreme rear tire wear. |
| Feb | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 98000 | 519 | Bad wheel bearing. Horribly loud grinding noise while driving above 20mph. Had to replace entire hub, also get alignment |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 41540 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 62620 | 250 | Flimsy, junky, liquid-filled OE LCA control arm bushings tore and leaked oil. Replaced with solid rubber aftermarket bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 51460 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 68780 | 107 | Tensioner and left wheel bearing. |
| Jul | 2011 | 83700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 51000 | 600 | Inner right axel had a bad bearing, was making a horible sound. Entire inner axel had to be replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 104160 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 114700 | 500 | Sway bar links very noisy and replaced |
| Aug | 2012 | 126900 | 220 | front wheel bearing replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 137640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 127000 | 300 | Wheel bearing was destroyed by driving with a bent rim. Bent rim was fault of the car's previous owner. |
| Mar | 2013 | 138000 | 100 | Replaced rear shocks. |
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