| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 172 repairs.
2012 Mazda Mazda3 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| 35000 mi | valve body replaced and now getting terrible gas mileage |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37080 mi $1000 |
The dealer replaced the TCM module, because during normal driving of the car had warning signal "AT" in the control panel and occasionally stopped the car and the directions of the board were lost. It took one week to repair. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14880 mi | traveling on highway felt a bang heard a whining noise drove to nearest Mazda dealer misdiagnosed as wheel misalignment.drove to home dealer diagnosed as transmission replacement that was 10 days ago still waiting for new transmission!!!!! |
| 15080 mi | transmission total failure took 7 1/2 weeks for tranny to come from Japan!!!! Dealer and Mazda don't care totally dissatisfied with repair job and total experience with this company,will purchase a Nissan or Honda next. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 114080 mi C $292 |
right rear wheel bearing hub assembly, replace |
| 76880 mi C $500 |
Clutch master cylinder was leaking and replaced. |
| 78120 mi C $1600 |
Burnt clutch and assembly. New clutch kit and gear oil. |
| 109120 mi C $1500 |
Manual transmission gears, bearings, seals wear. Parts replaced. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $300 |
Driver CV axle was leaking, replaced both driver and passenger side. |
| 61000 mi | Transmission started making loud whirring noises at all speeds. New transmission required. Covered under extended warranty. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68000 mi | While I was driving about 70 mph the car suddenly downshifted and wouldn't go more than about 25 mph or less and couldn't go up hills. Got towed - turned out to be a software glitch? The dealer reset and didn't charge me. |
| 7000 mi | defective valve assembly replaced |
| 37700 mi US $115 |
AT, check engine, traction control 'slip' lights lit. Restart cleared all but check engine. Dealer, at Mazda's recommendation, reflashed transmission and traction control modules. Problem has not recurred. Tow recommended but not required. Transmission service, check engine, and traction control fault lights. All but check engine cleared by restart. Dealer contacted Mazda, advised to reflash transmission control and traction control modules. Problem has not reoccurred. |
| 120000 mi | During an inspection as part of a recall service, the transmission pan gasket was found to be leaking, and was replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $1200 |
Replace seals on transmission oil pan, cooler line fittings, and drive flanges. After this repair, a pervasive smell of burning plastic is emitted from the car after a long highway drive. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 22600 mi | Squeaky clutch, apparently there was a service advisory from Mazda. Did not affect performance. |
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