Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
Brake pedal sinks to the ground d after abs is turned on due to hard braking or after hitting a dip.
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 lunging forward*. The date below is the most recent date.
Parking brake not working due to mechanism on rear caliper is rusted solid so it can not activate brake.
At speeds in excess of 50 mph, when brakes are applied the car/steering wheel vibrate and pulsate. Dealer said that it was a warped disc caused by the way the car is driven and only an annoyance. Car has less than 12k miles and is 14 months old.
Severe steering shake when braking at high speeds. Told by dealership that it is not a warranty issue. Vehicle is only 12 mos. Old with 10,000 miles.
Severe steering shake when braking at high speeds. Was told by dealership that it is not a warranty issue even though the vehicle is only 14 mos. Old with 18,000 miles.