Two problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2013 MAZDA3.
Transmission control module malfunction. The at light came on and the car made a jerking motion and a clunking noise. It lost power and would not shift which is very dangerous in moving traffic. It put me at risk for getting hit by another vehicle not expecting the abrupt change in speed by my vehicle. The check engine light is now lit up. There were no warning lights before the vehicle’s transmission malfunctioned. A code came up on the vehicle when tested. U0101 lost communication with tcm. From what I have read, researched, and have been told this issue is very common for certain years of Mazda 3’s including mine.
The tcm - transmission control module defected - gear lights disappear, down shifting problems, driving, stop in the middle of highway or road while driving, kick / jerk when atf lights comes on goes off then check engine lights comes on all fluids has been changed drove good for a few days started again took to advance auto parts and auto zone codes stated electrical tcm computer issues, delayed shifting, check engine and atf lights comes on , dtc codes u1000, lost communication with tcm. The tcm overheats because it is sitting directly on the transmission, under the battery box. My child safety was put at risk daily. This car fails to stop at a traffic light, a slow response when approaching a stop sign or traffic light is dangerous and scary. Mazda's are not safe to drive with a bad tcm, when a driver cannot anticipate the acceleration or deceleration of this vehicle or any Mazda with a tcm the situation is very dangerous. I visited flow Mazda 04/21/2022 fayetteville north carolina invoice number q10296 took the part for viewing. The dealership informed us that no one has this part and do not know if the will ever have another shipment. We contacted salvage yards received the same answer. I have sent 8 emails stating problems to the manufacture (Mitsubishi electric company) no response thus far. This is my daughter first year in college she saved her summer money 6600. 00$ and purchased this car in March 16, 2022 from knox auto sales 107 nc-55e, dunn nc 28334. First day we had all fluids changed. The third day she went to visit her dad 20 minute drive atf light came on went to auto zone code warning electrical communication, purchased new battery drove car for 5 days good took car to college in charlotte came home birthday Friday check engine light and tcm code went to church easter Sunday almost didn't make it home. According to the you tube channels and social media this is a known failure for Mazda automobiles why are the cars being sold?.
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