Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Clutch Broken problems |
For the past 9-10 months and on occasions, when I step on the brake pedal to either slow down or stop from a normal cruise speed, the engine rpm quickly jumps up to 2000 - 2500 rpm. I have to quickly brake harder and *place the auto transmission selector in neutral to fully stop the car from Read details...
My 2009 Mazda 3 has experienced over heating of the transaxle (transmission) when operating in outside temperatures of 100 degrees and over. I have taken it to the dealer and talked to Mazda corp. And they have not been able to resolve the problem. Read details...
Premature transmission failure due to catastrphic clutch failure from the clutch plate itself on 2009 Mazda3 with only 18,000 miles on it. Car was bought new from dealership. Clutch failure resulted in an incident of loss of control over the vehicle in 3 lanes of traffic due to loss of power Read details...