Sway Bar problems of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3

Two problems related to sway bar have been reported for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2011 MAZDA3.

1 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2011

Clunking noise from rear of vehicle when going over bumps or rough road. Dealer found that the sway bar link nut in the left rear was loose and tightened it. Previously filed complaint 10411790 for same problem on right rear. Online Mazda forums indicate this is a common problem.

2 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2011

Clunking noise from rear of vehicle when going over bumps or rough road started at about 500 miles on the vehicle. Dealer found that the sway bar link nut in the rear was loose and tightened it. Afterwards read online many complaints from other owners of the exact same problem.


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