New Gen Mazda 3 Repairs ?

[Ps3alltheway]

I have a 2010 Mazda 3 GT-E with 100 000 km and was wondering if you guys had to spent for repairs yet?
Like replacing brakes or replacing any part that was out of warranty?

[Ps3alltheway]

List all of them!
I've had to get a Transmission mount replaced under warranty and my Lens were starting to frost , got thoses done under warranty also

[Booter22]

apart from routine maintenance - brake fluid flushes, transmission fluid replacements, and yearly services i had my drivers seat base replaced as it was making noise, but nothing strange.

[Dyno]

My 09 GT needed a new starter a week after I bought it this past February. Dealer replaced it for free.

[zzz3]

List all of them!
I've had to get a Transmission mount replaced under warranty and my Lens were starting to frost , got thoses done under warranty also

for the headlight frosting you need to switch to led drl bulbs or the problem will reoccur in the future.

common problems that i have had fixed:
-dash cowl rattle
-window rattle (when its down)
-noisy drivers seat

still needs to be fixed:
-hatch rattle (latch?)

[Booter22]

Dyno this was for 2nd gen 3s not first :P

[nguy3nha]

for the headlight frosting you need to switch to led drl bulbs or the problem will reoccur in the future.

common problems that i have had fixed:
-dash cowl rattle
-window rattle (when its down)
-noisy drivers seat

still needs to be fixed:
-hatch rattle (latch?)

hmm at 52,000 km on my 2010..

fixed rattle in cup holder area
fixed dash rattle
dealer fixed rear latch hatchback rattle (rear hatch door needed realignment)
fixed front passenger seat rattle

not very major. Engine still good.. Tranny stopped being lurchy on 4th gear now used to be lurchy and drove me crazy

Trixstar

[Roadwarrior]

I've got under 52K mileage on a 2010 M3 GT and had the following repairs:

common problems
-dash cowl rattle
-headlights replaced
-sedan trunk lid realignment

I'm hoping no more problems.

[Ps3alltheway]

LOL forgot about my own thread haha

[Observer]

2011 Sport GT with 7100 kms and so far the horn has been replaced along with both rear suspension struts. The strut replacement though has not fixed the rattle in the rear. I am currently driving around with all interior trim removed in an effort to identify it seeing as the dealer could not.

[hjayawardena]

2010 Mazda 3 GT with 65000km and so far I have only replaced the headlights through warranty because they were frosting. My front rotors are warped and need to be replaced but i have been putting it off. Has anyone noticed random revving in the manual version when coming to a stop or clutching in? I get it every now and then and i know I'm not tapping the gas. The engine will rev to about 5000rpm stick for a bit then come back down. Ask the dealer but they have no clue what I'm talking about.

[dietsprite]

My car is not 2 month old yet but I have strange rattle sound coming from the roof area so I hope its not a big issue since a lot of pppl here had it

[paulabreu]

2011 gx sedan, bought in november last year.

Not fixed yet:
-rattle coming from the back
-rattle from windows ( not
- have a weird noise coming from the engine when accelerating or idling, dealer replaced a/c clutch and noise still there...
- steering wheel making a squeaking noise when returning from a left turn....
- humming noise from front left side when going between 70-80 kp/h.

Other repairs done
- 3 alignments so far.
- 2 tire balancing
- tensioner pulley and drive belt replaced.

[izikk]

2011 gx sedan, bought in november last year.

Not fixed yet:
-rattle coming from the back
-rattle from windows ( not
- have a weird noise coming from the engine when accelerating or idling, dealer replaced a/c clutch and noise still there...
- steering wheel making a squeaking noise when returning from a left turn....
- humming noise from front left side when going between 70-80 kp/h.

Other repairs done
- 3 alignments so far.
- 2 tire balancing
- tensioner pulley and drive belt replaced.

Why have you needed to do 3 alignments over the last 8 months?

[Jackal]

2010 Mazda 3 GT - not many problems

Headlight frosting - replaced (got LED DRLs after replacement)
Clicking sound coming from brakes - Front or rear rotors shaved (warranty)

[paulabreu]

Why have you needed to do 3 alignments over the last 8 months?

i ask myself the same thing... the car didn't go straight until the last alignment and tire balancing.

[Ps3alltheway]

i ask myself the same thing... the car didn't go straight until the last alignment and tire balancing.

I've also had an Allignement done , but I don't consider that has a ''repair'' since it is a pretty common thing to do every few years .

[Observer]

I can finally say the rattle from the left rear end appears to be resolved. The dealer had to remove all the plastic interior panels to identify exactly what it was but it seems to be fixed. The wiring harness that goes between the wheel well and the interior panel was rattling around. They re-attached it, insulated it and all now seems to be well.

[Mazduh]

Any of you Gen2 guys notice that you clutch pedal clicks after you've been out for a few hours?? I noticed mine the other day and it's driving me insane! Just wanna know if its common before going to the dealer. 2012 3Sky

[Ps3alltheway]

Any of you Gen2 guys notice that you clutch pedal clicks after you've been out for a few hours?? I noticed mine the other day and it's driving me insane! Just wanna know if its common before going to the dealer. 2012 3Sky

the only time i feel my clutch ''sticking'' is when the temperature is really cold outside

[Impressive]

the only time i feel my clutch ''sticking'' is when the temperature is really cold outside

He means hear it clicking, not feel it sticking.

My first gen clutch pedal clicks sometimes and it's slightly annoying, but I just proceed to either drive faster or turn the music up and drown it out. I have clutch issues either I think it's something from the pedal build style/quality.

[TallinnGirl]

I have a whistling noise coming from under the front hood when the car is idle...I have had it for 2 months with about 5K on it...is this normal as the new engine is breaking in?

[mazdaagain]

2010 GX - Had some grinding of gears on the manual transmission at times when changing from 1st to 2nd gear or into reverse so I took the vehicle in to get checked. It seems that there is a problem with the synchro but fortunately this is covered under warranty and being repaired. Just waiting to find out if they are doing a rebuild or installing new parts.

[r4BBiT]

for the headlight frosting you need to switch to led drl bulbs or the problem will reoccur in the future.

common problems that i have had fixed:
-dash cowl rattle
-window rattle (when its down)
-noisy drivers seat

still needs to be fixed:
-hatch rattle (latch?)


Sorry to hijack the thread, but how did you fix you windows rattle?? did you tighten the bolts and nuts inside?

I have same problem by dealer already tighten stuff once and the rattle is back again...so annoying :D

[Ps3alltheway]

He means hear it clicking, not feel it sticking.

My first gen clutch pedal clicks sometimes and it's slightly annoying, but I just proceed to either drive faster or turn the music up and drown it out. I have clutch issues either I think it's something from the pedal build style/quality.

Mine clicks too , I wonder if I should check it out , you can especially hear the clicking noise when i release the clutch pedal slowly to let the first gear go by itself (not giving the car any gas)