- Worst Model Year:
- 2010
- Worst Complaint:
- premature clutch failure
Here are the Mazda MAZDA3s that have the most problems reported over the last 8 years.
The 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2010 MAZDA3 for premature clutch failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the MAZDA3
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#1: premature clutch failure on the 2010 MAZDA3
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#2: transmission fluid leak on the 2004 MAZDA3
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#3: won't go into all gears on the 2004 MAZDA3
Latest Owner Complaints About the MAZDA3
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screw popped and destroyed internal cylinder 1 -- 2004 MAZDA3:
The car had been losing 1 litre of oil every 5000km since I purchased in 2008. Car was running fine until it sat for 2 weeks on vacation. Upon starting, a loud 'ticking' noise came from the engine, although it still ran, I was told by two mechanics that it was not a good situation. I replaced ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 MAZDA3 owners.
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premature clutch failure -- 2010 MAZDA3:
Not much to say that hasn't been said about this issue already. Dealer says its normal wear and tear and wont even call the warranty center to lodge a case. Had I known I would be spending $2K to replace the clutch at 30K miles I would never have bought the car. Read more »
This problem has been reported 15 times by other 2010 MAZDA3 owners.
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rattling sound from trunk -- 2011 MAZDA3:
Bought a new Mazda 3 and on the second week could hear a rattling or jiggling sound from trunk. Thought it was just something I put there like jumper cables,tools,spare tire,jack,etc.Decided to take everything out and it was still there. Took it to the Dealer and they tore it apart and finally ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 MAZDA3 owners.
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rear shocks went out -- 2011 MAZDA3:
My brand new Mazda 3 has been great except for an annoying rattling or jiggling sound from trunk area. Took it to Mazda and they spent 4 hours ripping the car apart.Was told the shocks need replacing. Brand new car needs new shocks?? Now I'm not sure if I want OEM shocks put in,maybe I should ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 MAZDA3 owners.
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premature clutch failure -- 2010 MAZDA3:
I had a 2010 Mazda3 sedan. At 14,800 miles, the clutch suffered a catastrophic and sudden failure. I took it in to the dealership, feeling good cause I had been paying a lot of money for an extended warranty, and of course, I knew that I hadn't destroyed a brand new clutch in 15,000 miles. ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 15 times by other 2010 MAZDA3 owners.