Suspension Noise Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

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. Also when winding and unwinding the steering while parking the car or moving slowly, again the vehicle emits clunking noises from the suspension. Today is 10/7/2020, I have purchased the vehicle from my next door neighbor who was the first owner of this car. The vehicle has been maintained regularly at the local Mazda dealership and has no outstanding recalls. I took the car to the Mazda dealership, they informed that there is a TSB since 2016 on this specific issue and will cost $600 to repair.

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During initial movement of vehicle after starting, suspension makes squeaking noise, specially when wheels are turned completely left or right. And you can hear the rubbing squeaky noise more when going on bump with wheels turn. Noise goes away after driving and warmed up. More than likely upper suspension strut bearing going bad prematurely. This causes wheel alignment problems.

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Loud noise in back suspension. Noise occurs running highway but gets louder on a city street unknown cause. When turning vehicle started clicks but need to keep trying to turn on. Probably computer problem.

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I was on a freeway off-ramp at approximately 50 mph, when loud grinding and crashing noises came from under the hood. The car then became difficult to steer, and would no longer propel itself. I coasted into a driveway near the bottom of the off-ramp. Upon inspection, I discovered that the transmission "motor mount" had broken. The engine apparently lunged forward, sheering off bolts to the other motor mounts, and landed on the suspension, severely damaging many front-end parts. The car was towed to the nearest Mazda dealership, whose service department confirmed my assessment of what had occurred. The repair estimate is approximately $3,000. Before the incident, the car was in excellent condition, having been well-maintained. (I have service records. ) I discovered that Mazda had recalled a number of Mazda 3's for motor mount problems, but my car was not among those recalled. While the car is no longer under warranty, this is a very unusual type of failure, which, under other circumstances, could have caused a serious collision. I have owned numerous cars over the years, with far more miles on them, and never had a motor mount fail in such a catastrophic manner. This seems like a design/engineering flaw.

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My car was t-bone, it should not have been driven. My daughter was made to drive the damaged car home instead of using a tow truck to take it to the nearest body shop. The suspension was bent completely inwards (doughnut tire was used to drive the car home with a bent suspension). I was told by the insurance company to drive the car to the nearest shop they do business with, and I did. I asked the supervisor/adjuster to total the car before ever seeing the internal damage. I knew the car could not be repaired back to the way it was, almost new condition. We went back and forward about totaling the car. He refused to total only after pleading with him, he agreed to do so. After seeing the car stripped from lid of trunk, tires off, I saw the right tire completely bent inward. I was told it was supposed to be that way. I told the adjuster I did not want the car that it is destroyed, again I asked him to total the car. He said no, the car could be repaired. I was assured by the body shop owner that he would repair it back 100%. He did not. The shop kept my car approx. 2 months from the 15 days promised to be fixed. I picked up the car on 6/24/15. My daughter and I examined it and the back seat pulled away from the back and base of the seat; would not stay locked down. It pulled completely away from the back, out, and up; tail lights did not work; suspension was unbalanced, the car pulled left. The right suspension was lower about 5/8" lower than the left suspension; nail in tire which made the tire sensor light stay on; car smelled offer inside; it was not washed before given back to me; paint had dripped and dried up at the base of the car where repair work had been done; right door did not align; back panel did not align; suspension was not coated, left to rust out; radio had beeping sound when changing stations; my daughter has 13 month old who rides in the car.

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I had a mechanic rotate my tires and noticed the front tires were making alot of noise. I returned to the mechanic for an inspection and he said that the tires currently on the front that were on the rear have severe cupping probably due to a suspension problem. The mechanic recommended taking the car to the dealer although there is no recall notice for the problem. I had the mechanic rotate the tires back. The tires rotated back to the rear still make noise but it is less noticeable.

I am writing to inform you of a known rear camber issue on the rear suspension of the Mazda 3. The rear wheels on Mazda 3 tilt inward at the top. Rear camber alignment matched to "factory specifications" does not correct the issue, and tilt is still present - causing uneven tire wear. Mazda recommends rotating the tires to avoid uneven wear, but this does not correct the tilt. Rotating the tires according to Mazda's recommendation with rear worn tires being placed on the front causes road noise issues. I just purchased my vehicle and was told, "this is how the Mazda3 was built to assist in road handling. " the rear cambers of the vehicle are non-adjustable. If they were adjustable from the factory, Mazda could resolve this issue. I am upset because I will have to purchase tires much more frequently now that what is considered standard - on vehicles that are able to be adjusted so that the camber is at 0â°. This is a known issue, and Mazda is aware of it, but will not take responsibility to correct the problem. After researching this issue, I discovered hundreds of other Mazda customers dealing with the exact same issue.

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2009 Mazda 3; purchased new for our daughter - early on I noticed the tires were tilted, like the camber was way off. Brought it up to dealer during routine scheduled maintenance. I was given some story this was their zoom zoom suspension used on race cars. Tire wear (inside) was reaching dangerous level at under 15,000 miles with rotations done by dealership. Given excuse that harder tires would solve problem. I refused to buy tires from dealership since it sure sounded like a bunch of bs. I purchased 4 quality new tires from tire dealer with package to rotate/repair. I have them rotated every 4,500 miles. Took car in for rotation on may 9, 2013. Dealer told be tires were wearing horribly (again to the inside). I told them the dealership excuses, they suggested I go back to dealership where I purchased vehicle from. I complained and went on Saturday for them to check alignment at their expense. Everything within Mazda tolerance (surprise). This vehicle has under 40,000 miles, is driven locally to school and grocery store since purchase and is looking at third set of tires. This appears to be a major design flaw where safety is an issue with tires reaching dangerous levels well before they should. If people don't keep an eye on this situation someone will more than likely be hurt or killed. The dealer said they have been cross rotating tires to try and get better mileage or wear out of them. I showed owners manual to service manager since their book that came with car indicates standard directional rotation. Seems like everyone knows there is a problem but is making excuses so the company does not have to fix the problem.

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The contact owns a 2010 Mazda, Mazda3. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a humming noise and the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to two different auto mechanics and they both recommended that the tires not be rotated because of poor tread. Prior to the failure, both rear tires were replaced. The technician also informed the contact that the failure was contributed to the suspension which caused the tires to prematurely wear. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 10,000.

I bought a Mazda 3 2007 on April 2007. The car began to make a noise on July of that year. I reported this to the after-service dealer, where we buy the car, but they couldn't found what makes the noise. The had told me that they changed the damper (shock-absorber) at least 3 times, but each time, the noise continue there, it sounds like a clap each time I pass through a brim, or just driving. They said it was the suspension, the dampers, but the noise is still there. The car stayed several days and several times at the after-service of the car dealer, and they wouldn't be able to repair it, so we decided to prove a new car-dealer after-service, and we took the car there several time too. This last time, tired of their inefficiency, lack of compromise and non service customer, we decided to write o Mazda mexico, and they have the car on the last car-dealer where we took the car the last time, its going to be the third time during March, that my car is there, they couldn't fix it, and today they said that they are still reviewing it, and they dont have a clue about that could be happening. We dont know what to do, so we are trying to express this issue in all the forums that we have available. I hope you can help on this, because I read that you send the failures to several countries, when you find something.

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