Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3

One problem related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe has been reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2005 MAZDA3.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2010

I developed a tick in the engine, took to dealer who diagnosed " the shutter valve inside the intake manifold was coming apart". Took it to another independent Mazda repair shop and was told "the valve is actually just stuck open". Both shops quoted a $1500 repair bill. This should not happen to a car that is only 5 1/2 years old. You can't just replace the plastic shutter valve, you have to replace the entire intake manifold (that part costs $1000). Since I only paid $14,000 total for the whole car, I am very upset with (my 1st and last) Mazda. I will repair and sell ASAP.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3

Engine And Engine Cooling problems	5
Engine Cooling System problems	4
Engine problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Car Stall problems	2
Engine Failure problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Timing Tensioner problems	1
Engine Knocking Noise problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Catalytic Convertor problems	1
Engine Burning Oil problems	1

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