Engine Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Took the car into dealer for normal scheduled maintenance (oil change/tire rotation). Told that the #3 engine mount is cracked and needs to be replaced. Service advisor tells me that it is a general occurrence and that he sees 1-2 a week with cracked/broken #3 engine mounts. Mazda headquarters says that it is normal wear/tear on the car and will not cover the engine mount, even through a goodwill account, saying it is my responsibility because it is out of warranty. Service advisor says that these engine mounts should not be breaking and are not normal wear/tear. A TSB was put out in 2007 regarding #3 engine mount replacement, but no recall; however, a recall was put out on Mazdaspeed3 for a faulty #4 engine mount. This can be a major safety hazard if it breaks clean through due to Mazda's faulty design flaws. Service advisor suggested that I replace it because it can cause an accident and major engine damage if it breaks. Do not know if Mazda has remedied the situation with a new part or if the old parts are retrofitted to fix the problem.

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2005 Mazda 3 hatchback with 55k miles had engine mount crack. Quick search online appears this is a common problem.

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Following a rear end collision, my 2006 Mazda3 mileage dropped from ~24mpg to ~8mpg, with no torque at all from ~20mph. Significant steering trouble, awful tire noise, and loud knocking when turning were dismissed by the local dealer as "well within specs". Requested brake caliper and alignment check, refused by the same dealer; tech performed a road test, declared the problem due to tire feathering and demonstrated 120mph tight curve as remedy. Three sets of tires, one set of wheels [3 of oem were warped], entire complement of motor mounts, two sets of rotors later, I'm about to replace caliper mounts and axles. Car is unsafe, and dealership disregard of warranty and tsbs, and of basic safety standards was outrageous, especially given (ongoing) [spine injury from collision was nearly fatal] circumstances.

The contact owns a 2004 Mazda 3. While attempting to merge onto the highway at 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the vehicle began vibrating and the instrument panel lights flashed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure has occurred more than three times. The current mileage was 36,000 and failure mileage was 24,000.

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Engine has failed after 41,000 miles. Bad lower rod. Mazda will not cover under warranty. Vehicle is still under warranty.

My Mazda3 2005 has had an a/c compressor problem. This expensive part has been replaced 4 times to no avail. It fails again every time, and Mazda insists there is no problem with the part.

Mazda speed3 2007 has been having problems, with engine mounting failure it seems the engine mount is not bolted correctly or the bolt itself to the engine is defective , I believe Mazda is aware of this three incidents ,but has not issue any recalls or recommendations , I provide a forum link Mazda3forums as some picture provided by actual consumers who had this happened to their cars. Please helps us. . Read more...

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2008 Mazda 3. Consumer states engine blew the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was purchased. An inspection revealed, there was insufficient oil in the vehicle.

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