Suspension Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 84 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mazda MAZDA3

The Suspension problem

January 10, 2025, at low city speed, I struck a small pothole. The entire car felt like it had been in an accident—a violent jolt—followed by immediate vibration and a pull. Inspection showed one oem 18" rim was bent.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

When driving on city streets on uneven pavement, the car emits popping and squeaks from the suspension. When getting in into a parking lot, the car produces a clunking noise that emanates from the front of the car.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mazda Mazda 3. The contact stated during routine maintenance, she was advised that the rear trailing arms were dry and malfunctioned. As a result of the failure the bushing on the rear suspension caused the tires to deteriorate on the inside.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

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   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

Told by Mazda technician that right rear sway bar link is defective- failing, and causing a clunking noise. Vehicle only has 54k miles on it, noticed the noise around 52k miles   Read details...




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