Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 288 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (161 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal growling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. Read details...
My Mazda3 dies while I am driving without any indication of what is going on (no check engine light). When it does, I wait for a while and it will start back up again! my shop and I have tried everything we can, but we can't figure out why it is doing that! I called the manufacture and they said Read details...
The battery in my 2018 Mazda 3 (touring) has died 3 times in about year's time. After the first time, the dealer said it was just a fluke--that it could have been caused by anything. They put a brand new battery in. Read details...
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. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Mazda 3. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off and the power steering and oil indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was inspected by an mechanic, but no failure was found. Read details...