Rear Axle Spindle Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 1 problem related to rear axle spindle (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the MAZDA3.

1 Rear Axle Spindle problem of the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3

Failure Date: 04/10/2009

Hard knocking noise occurs when attempting to turn the vehicle. Dealership has made multiple failed repair attempts to fix the vehicle (a motor mount, rear sway bar bushings, front strut bar bushings, front sway bar, stabilizer plate, control rod, upper strut bearing and mount) as drivability and handling issues have become worse. The dealership recently determined that the vehicle has a bent lower a-arm which is of no fault to external influence. As the vehicle is now out of warranty the manufacturer is refusing to fix the vehicle. The defect in the lower a-arm is as a result of a failure in material. The front end geometry is now severely out phase by 30 degrees (per the dealership) which can cause undue stress to the lower ball joint causing premature breakage. The result of the lower a-arm separating from the spindle can cause an accident. The vehicle needs a new a-arm and possibly other related components.

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