Front Suspension Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

I had gotten a flat tire after hitting a pot hole and knew that I was going to need new tires shortly anyways so I had them put on a used tire to get me through two weeks and while during the two weeks I was gone for a few days and had new breaks put on and asked them to just double check to make sure there was no other damage- there was- a busted strut on my front passenger side (side that I got a flat). I waited until I got home from a vacation (car wasn't driven) and got that fixed but everyone was surprised with the strut being out. All 4 tires were replaced as were both front struts. Car was great for ~2 wks. Then it was loud and terrible vibrations. After arguing and complaining a month later they replaced tires for me because two weren't even keeping tire pressure and then I remembered that a few months prior I was at the Mazda dealership (where I really can't stand the jerks!-they're awful!) and they said I had a busted motor mount but refused to show me. I had my main dealer check it out but they found nothing then a family friend, but again nothing. Ff to December and I give in and go back to Mazda- motor mount would be in multiple pieces if it wasn't in a capsule like device. In January they got my part in and replaced it- also knocking out a stopper- and vibrations stopped. Mount shouldn't have gone out so fast- at initial dx I think car was at 45k-50k miles (late summer of '10) I think there's a defect with mounts (mine was passenger side over tire area) and also with struts. Everyone has told me- Mazda, my dealer (zimbrick-who is absolutley amazing!), and a few other service centers that the struts should've lasted a lot longer.

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Power steering failed on 2008 Mazda 3 causing a crash. Mazda has acknowledged the problem on the vehicle in it's letter to Mazda 3 owners but stated it had no parts to repair the defect. While still waiting for an official recall notice from Mazda, the power steering on our car failed on a busy city street causing the driver loose control of the vehicle which resulted in a crash.

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2007 Mazda 3 excessive premature tire wear. At 30,000 miles I see that the front tires are worn to the point of steel band visible and sticking out. Inspection at 25,000 miles dealer said there was wear but not critical. The tread is separating and I am replacing tires immediately. I have learned that front suspension has excessive negative camber causing this.

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Shortly after purchasing a 2008 Mazda3 I 2. 0l sedan, I began to feel a shake through the steering wheel and chassis while idling/driving. Dealer verified shake and per TSB due to an ongoing problem, replaced motor mounts. Car felt better but not completely free of engine shake and now appears to be getting worse. When the engine is started cold it shakes the entire car and when warm a suttle but noticeable shake is still felt though the steering wheel and chassis. After reading numerous posts on Mazda3 enthusiast websites, this appears to be a common and ongoing problem spanning several years.

2006 Mazda 3 front tires rub and wear uneven. The car cut a deep gouge on the inside of each front tire.

Car vibrates in the front at all speeds. Have taken the car to the dealership (d dahle Mazda of salt lake city) three times and the problem has not been resolved. First the air compressor was replaced and then the engine mounts. The dealership explained on my last visit that the right front wheel was bent. However, when I had the wheels examined by an alternative automotive shop, no problem with the wheel was noted. I also rotated the wheel in question to the back of the vehicle and the vibration occurred in the same spot.

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