Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 255 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (144 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc caliper (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On August 15, 2025, my 2010 Mazda 3 began displaying the abs warning light intermittently while driving. The abs system is a critical safety feature, and when the light comes on, I am unsure if the braking system will function properly in an emergency. Read details...
Only rear brakes severely corroded and near failure at 13200 miles despite routine washing and regular maintenance at dealership, while the front brakes are pristine. Rear brake noises began at 13200 miles and was mentioned to dealer during routine maintnenace at 13283 miles. Read details...
My car has 30,000 miles on it. The steering wheel began shaking when I would brake, so I took it in to have the rotors and pads replaced. When they removed the rotors, the rotor hubs were separated from the rotors. Read details...
Had my abs and brake lights come on so I immediately looked these up in my Mazda handbook. It said to have the brakes checked right away. I took to my mechanic who has been working on my car for years and I trust him. He told me it was the dsc module and it would need to be taken to the dealer. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Mazda 3. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph the steering wheel began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failure. Read details...