2011 Mazda Mazda3 problems
The Mazda3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan (first three generations), a combination of "accelerate" and "excellent") is a compact car manufactured by Mazda. It was first introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, replacing the Familia/323/Protegé in the C-segment.
The second-generation Mazda3 for the 2009 model year was unveiled in late 2008, with the sedan premiering at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show. For the 2012 model year, Mazda began offering the Mazda3 with their newly developed Skyactiv technology, including a more rigid body, a new direct-injection engine, and a new 6-speed transmission.
The third generation was introduced in mid-2013 as a 2014 model year. The third-generation model is the first Mazda3 to adopt the "Kodo" design language and a more complete Skyactiv range of technologies.
The fourth-generation Mazda3 for the 2019 model year was unveiled in November 2018 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For the 2019 model, the all-new Mazda3 is equipped with the updated Skyactiv technologies, including a spark-controlled compression ignition engine marketed as the Skyactiv-X.
A performance-oriented version of the Mazda3 was marketed until 2013 as the Mazdaspeed3 in North America, Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan, and the Mazda3 MPS in Europe and Australia.
The Mazda3 became one of Mazda's fastest-selling vehicles, with cumulative sales in January 2019 of over 6 million units.
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Common 2011 Mazda Mazda3 problems
The 2011 Mazda Mazda3 is a compact car that has been praised for its benchmark handling, energetic 2.5-liter engine, stylish and well-equipped interior, impressive list of luxury options, and hatchback utility. However, like any vehicle, it has some common problems that have been reported by owners.
One of the most significant issues with the 2011 Mazda3 is the transmission. Some owners have reported that the reverse gear has been temperamental, sometimes requiring multiple attempts to engage it. In some cases, the reverse gear has disappeared altogether, making the car undrivable. This issue has been reported by multiple owners, and there is no recall or fix from the factory to solve the problem. Mazda has offered brief workarounds to make it go in reverse, but the issue has not been resolved.
Another common problem with the 2011 Mazda3 is the clutch. Many drivers have reported that the clutch gave out in their cars, making them undrivable until it was replaced. This issue was particularly prevalent in the 2010 model, but it has also been reported in the 2011 model. The average report of this problem was after only 40,000 miles, which is a significant concern for potential buyers.
The interior of the 2011 Mazda3 has also been a source of complaints. Some owners have reported issues with the infotainment system dying, which is not the most expensive fix in a car but can be a significant inconvenience.
In addition to these specific issues, some owners have reported that the ride may be too firm for some and that the controls can be complicated to use. The 2011 Mazda3 is not without its share of reliability woes, and potential buyers should be aware of these common problems before making a purchase.
What is the problem with the 2011 Mazda3?
Top 2011 Mazda 3 Problems
- Airbag Warning Light Illuminated. ...
- Vibration Felt at 55 mph. ...
- Rattle From Rear Suspension Due to Loose Stabilizer Bar Links. ...
- Rear Brakes Squeaking. ...
- Defective Engine Mount May Cause Excessive Vibration/Noise. ...
- Ignition Switch Failure May Cause Key Reminder to Chime Continuously.
Are 2011 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
Perfect no-fuss reliability
Very nice little car, can fit more in than you think so great for road trips and scooting about town. Great on fuel and easy to up keep. I had no troubles with this car, bluetooth would be a great edition but not a major concern.
Is 2011 a good year for Mazda 3?
Is the 2011 Mazda3 a Good Used Car? Yes, 2011 is a good year. We have received a lot of positive owner reviews mentioning great gas mileage, a sporty driving experience, and decent technology. Reliability ratings are great.
What is the most common problem with Mazda 3?
Mazda 3 Reliability and Common Problems
- The Mazda 3 is one of the most reliable compact sedans, with a high reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0 from RepairPal.
- Common problems with the Mazda 3 include lightning issues, infotainment problems, faulty brakes, and sway bar links that need to be replaced.
2011 Mazda Mazda3 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mazda3 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Seats problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Mazda Mazda3 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Mazda Mazda3
The NHTSA has received 128 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Mazda Mazda3. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Mazda Mazda3 vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- VIN: JM1BL1U60B1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The car is jerking and check engine light is on. Also when you are stopped and press on the gar it takes a bit to get speed. The transmission control module needs to be replaced. There seems to be this issue on many mazda's just not sure why a recall hasn't been done for this case.
SEATS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-13
- VIN: JM1BL1K56B1
- Components: SEATS,ENGINE
- Summary: Defective Driver's seat construction made by Mazda Mfg Corp. I was the first person to report this cheaply made driver's seat failure to Mazda Corp in Irvine, CA in early 2015 or 2016. Recall was finally issued a year afterwards because Mazda dragged their feet, and only after I threatened to sue them if I was ever in an accident, and the seat was to totally fall apart, and maim me for life did they finally take action. The Recall fix (cheap bandaid clamp that again failed because seat frame welds had failed as well) was never done right, and as a result the seat totally fell apart, and Ed Howard Lincoln Mazda of Sarasota, FL didn't want to do anything further at that point (cost out of pocket wise). I was told by a different Mazda Dealership in Ft Myers, FL that that defective seat should have been totally replaced if they would've handled it correctly. So Ed Howard Lincoln Mazda really screwed me on that one! As related to the 2.5L Mazda engine, I also had/have a engine failure part there as well. It's called the ENGINE COOLANT (WATER) OUTLET FLANGE, and the bottom left hand bolt (1 of 4 bolts total) that's suppose to hold this cheap plastic part in place was stripped (over-torqued) at the production assembly line time that the engine was made (put together). Now the cheap plastic replacement part is leaking again from the same lower left hand corner, and this is a well Known Ford & Mazda 2.5L engine failure design as stated in many a Mazda online forum! This also should have been recalled, as now my 2011 Mazda 3 is down again. Engine overheated again on Oct 13, 2023. Prior repair to replace this defective Flange was done in Feb or Mar of 2022. Cheap Plastic parts put on a Metal engine just don't work well at all. Common Physics would tell you that! I have documents in my storage unit if you need them.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-18
- VIN: JM1BL1UG2B1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: My seat lifter broke causing the driver's seat to rock back and forth. I brought my vehicle to my local dealer on 05/18/2022 to have an outstanding NHTSA recall 17V-082 performed to repair the issue. I was informed that the necessary part to repair the seat was on backorder and there was no ETA, but that I would be contacted when a part was available. Over the following nine months, I periodically followed up to see if they had received the part, culminating with being told by the dealer on 03/02/2023 that the part order was canceled and flagged as no longer available and that I needed to contact Mazda directly. I then called Mazda, who told me that the part was indeed marked as retired and advised that I seek an aftermarket replacement, of which none is available. They did check in my local area and found only one remaining part in a dealer's inventory, which I'll be driving to on 03/11/2023 to have the repair done. There has been no consideration made by Mazda for my safety while driving the vehicle, and for anyone still requiring this repair, the part is "retired" and no longer available from Mazda for an open recall.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
- VIN: JM1BL1UF2B1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-01
- VIN: JM1BL1UG0B1
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started to shake. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light and check engine warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension, seat connector, and an unknown software needed to be updated. The contact then stated that due to the suspension failure, the tires were worn prematurely. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-24
- VIN: JM1BL1UF5B1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Transmission Control Module Failed while driving. Do to this there was a loss in ability to properly shift which made driving dangerous. There has been several online reports and accounts about this specific car signaling a check engine light coming on, AT light coming on and when other indirect or incorrect codes like Solenoid (A), (B), or (C). Luckily I did not crash therefore, I have no inspections have been necessary by police or insurance representatives. But I did have my local mechanic shop diagnose the problem. I noticed the car shifted a little weird but, no lights, warning, or messages came prior to failure. In the first couple of minutes prior to the first failure, was a simple check engine light which read a code for the Solenoid. Local shop diagnosed Transmission Control Module Failure and proceeded to "fix" the module. Second Failure was mid drive, AT light came on and a few minutes into my drive back home to park the car, it failed.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-28
- VIN: JM1BL1W66B1
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The Baffle in my tank has broken loose for uncertain reasons. This seems to be a common problem with Mazda and has had a recall in the 2015 models even.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-20
- VIN: JM1BL1UG2B1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: UNKNOWN. Electric power steering just suddenly stopped working for no apparent reason. Very hard to steer. DANGEROUS!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-28
- VIN: JM1BL1UG7B1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The Dashboard is peeling above the display screen that shows information for Radio,CD, AUX, Time, Volume, Temp Outside, etc (black display screen with orange text/font). Above this display screen the dashboard is lifting up. Which has created about a 1 inch+ gap/spacing between the display and dashboard This gap has resulted in the following: 1). Inhaling of windshield fluid through AC vents (4 total on dashboard) -- when using windshield wipers to dispense windshield fluid to wipe windshield clean of dirt/debris. You can smell the funes from the windshield fluid. And windows are not open when using the windshield wipers. 2). The material used for the dashboard has peeled off and gone in between the gap. It has resulted in the AC vents dispensing the material when adjusting the open and close feature of the AC vent or making any direction adjustment of where I want the air conditioning to blow in the car. 3) The gap/spacing between dashboard and display screen has also resulted in the interior side of the windshield to have a buildup of smog on the windshield. It has resulted in issues seeing at night time when cars are driving towards me with their headlights on. When i wipe down, it will be covered again with smog/film in a few days.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-12
- VIN: JM1BL1UG3B1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: When I’m driving the car, electricity of the car goes off, including headlights. The steering wheel gets locked. It doesn’t do that regularly. Sometimes, it takes weeks to do that, but sometimes it happens once in every five minutes. The red airbag light on the odometer turns on or off randomly. But, the worse case is that the airbags are not working while my steering wheel gets locked at the same time. They all start happening around the same time. I took my car to the Mazda Service and another mechanics. Neither of them found the issue. When I leave the car with them, the car doesn’t show these malfunctions. It literally randomly occurs. Therefore, they told me that I need to bring the car when it start happening in regular basis to understand the exact cause for the issue. I don’t know when it becomes a regular issue. 4-5 days ago, when I was turning right on a small street, the wheel locked again. I was about to crash. It’s a deadly malfunction, so I don’t want to wait until then.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-28
- VIN: JM1BL1UF0B1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V082000 (Seats) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the front driver's seat was unsteady while driving and the failure had been recurring since 2017. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-12
- VIN: JM1BL1K6XB1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Automatic transmission failure. It causes the vehicle to jar around and have misproper steering. For example improper acceleration causes inability to move in a fluid motion. Causes risks of someone rearending or hitting another vehicle.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-14
- VIN: jm1bl1m61b1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My Mazda 3 2011 dash is splitting and it was inspected by the Mazda dealership. It pulls a safety issue because the glue and sticky material that was coming from the dash is shining into my eyes every time I drive during daylight. I am afraid the airbags will be affected too because the dash is coming part that means air bags can be a malfunction also.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-04
- VIN: jm1bl1m61b1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: my Mazda 3 2011 passenger headlight always had water coming into the headlight itself. It has condensation and it is hard to see when using the headlight itself at night. have to wait a few days or so to clear up and then my headlights will flicker because of the water seeping inside of it.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-18
- VIN: JM1BL1UF4B1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: The seat height adjustment lifter link has broken and my driver seat wobbles tilting up and down during normal operation. There is a recall for this exact issue for this exact model of vehicle 2011 Mazda 3.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-10
- VIN: JM1BL1UFXB1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: My exact make and model and year was recalled in 2017 for a driver seat problem. My specific vehicle avoided recall because it was manufactured in November 2010, as the recall only included those manufactured up until September 2010. How is it that my vehicle had the same EXACT problem of those models but was not included? The seat lifter clamp BROKE-the same exact problem warned about in the recall. I can't afford the $800 repair and this is NOT even my fault.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-20
- VIN: Jm1bl1ug9b1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Transmission slips out and shift shock in first gear to second year. Over revving and bucking on the freeway. These are BAD transmissions
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-01
- VIN: JM1BL1VG0B1
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING UP POSSIBLY AFFECTING THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYMENT. I AM VERY CONCERNED I DONT KNOW WHEN IT HAPPENED
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-01
- VIN: JM1BL1VG6B1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE DRIVER SEAT IS CAUSING SERVER LOWER BACK PAIN REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF THE SEAT. I TRIED ALL WAYS I COULD ADJUST THE SEAT BUT THE CURVATURE IN THE SEAT IS PUSHING AGAINST MY LOWER BACK. I HAVE BEEN EASY ON THE ZOOM ZOOM EFFECT BUT IN ACCELERATION AND BREAKING, IT JUST HURTS MY LOWER BACK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-19
- VIN: JM1BL1UG0B1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ACTIVATED ON ME AFTER I SHUT OFF THE CAR. WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR MY DAUGHTER TO GET OUT OF WORK. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WOULDN'T START. MY MECHANIC SAID THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHICH SHOULDN'T OF HAPPENED.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: JM1BL1VGXB1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA MAZDA3. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHEN HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SEACOAST MAZDA (180 SPAULDING TURNPIKE, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801, (603) 436-6811) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE IN COLD WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,500.*LN CONSUMER STATED PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS OFF WITHOUT THE KEY.*JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-02
- VIN: JM1BL1VF1B1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FLICKERING PERIODICALLY AS I'M DRIVING. I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS AIRBAG IF IT'S GOING TO DEPLOY WHILE I'M DRIVING OR IF IT'S GOING TO EVEN DEPLOY IF I DO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT AND IF IT'S GOING TO WORK OR AM I GOING TO BE KILLED IF IT DOESN'T DEPLOY I'M VERY CONCERN IT'S IS SAFETY ISSUE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-21
- VIN: JM1BL1UGXB1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I GOT THIS CAR BACK IN AUGUST NOT KNOWING ABOUT MAZDA'S CLUTCH ISSUES. I GOT THE CAR WITH ABOUT 101,000 MILES, AND WHEN I GOT TO ABOUT 112,000, MY CLUTCH FAILED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN KANSAS. I WAS SHIFTING UP FROM 4TH GEAR TO 5TH GEAR AND THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL, BUT NONE OF MY GEARS WERE WORKING. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER, BUT AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, I BECAME WORRIED THAT THIS IS GOING TO CONTINUALLY BE AN ISSUE FOR MY CAR FOR THE REST OF THE TIME THAT I HAVE IT. IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX, AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE MY CLUTCH APPROXIMATELY EVERY 35,000 MILES AS MANY OTHER MAZDA 3 DRIVERS HAVE. MAZDA SHOULD REALLY RECALL THE PART AND WARRANTY ITS REPLACEMENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JM1BL1K6XB1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING A LOUD GUN LIKE SOUND HAPPENS. SOUND WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN WITH THE VEHICLE OFF OR VOLUME TURNED DOWN. THIS ISSUE IS RELATED TO THE BOSE AMP FAILURE WHICH THE DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO FIX FOR FREE OR DIAGNOSE FOR FREE. CONTACTED BOSE AND THEY HAVE CONFIRMED THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THEY NO LONGER HONOR AND REFERRED ME TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP WILL CHARGE $1300 JUST FOR THE AMP ALONE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-01
- VIN: JM1BL1VF1B1
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WILL GO ON AND OFF WITH NOBODY IN THE SEAT. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND NOT CONSISTENTLY. SOMETIMES WHILE STATIONARY, SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE DASHBOARD HAS COME APART FROM THE CENTER PIECE ON THE DASH WITH THE DIGITAL DISPLAY. CAR WAS PURCHASED IN TEXAS IN 2013, DROVE TO MAINE IN 2015 AND DRIVEN TO VIRGINIA SINCE 2018. PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS STRANGE BROWN MARKS INSIDE THE MIRROR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. OWNER DOES NOT SMOKE. STRANGE CLUNKY NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION, NOT CONSISTENT VERY RANDOM. SMOOTH ROAD, BUMPY ROAD, FAST OR SLOW, THE SOUND JUST RANDOMLY HAPPENS FROM TIME TO TIME. HEADLIGHTS FORM MOISTURE, OWNER BOUGHT NEW HEADLIGHTS WITH MECHANIC INSTALL AND THEY STARTED TO COLLECT MOISTURE ABOUT A YEAR AFTER INSTALLATION. OWNER OF VEHICLE SINCE 2013 TO PRESENT. VEHICLE PURCHASED AT APPROX 60K MILES, CURRENTLY APPROX 130K MILES.
2011 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2011 Mazda Mazda3.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
- Consequence: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
- Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
Negative 2011 Mazda Mazda3 car reviews
Positive 2011 Mazda Mazda3 car reviews
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It was a bit of a challenge for me to decide on which car to buy, but after my son introduced me to the Mazda3 design, I was sold. Despite the initially quirky front end, I found everything about Mazda to be sophisticated and elegant. I was lucky enough to get my hands on the 6-speed manual, which is truly a marvel of engineering. The car handles corners with unparalleled confidence, thanks in part to the close-ratio gearbox. The ride is supple without being floaty, and the brakes are very assuring without being blunt. The four-wheel independent suspension is indulgent without compromising handling. I have no complaints about my new Mazda - not only is the interior of the highest quality in its class, but everything came standard! Bravo, Mazda!
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Hey there! I was in a bit of a dilemma between the Honda Civic, VW Jetta and the Mazda3. While the Civic and VW were good cars, they lacked a certain pizzazz and features that I was looking for. However, the Mazda3 really stood out to me with its modern design and sleek body kit. The interior feels really solid and luxurious, which is always a plus. I know some people have mixed feelings about the front grill, but honestly, as long as you're not looking for a high-performance engine, it's not a big deal. Overall, the Mazda3 is a really fun car and it always puts a smile on my face! Enjoy!
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This is my first Mazda and I'm so glad I got it! I've had my Mazda3 for two weeks now and I love it more every day. It handles superbly - it's nimble, lightweight, and has a sporty suspension. The manual feature is like a turbo magic button. It's the best designed compact economy sedan that drives like a mini BMW, looks cool, and isn't boxy. Oh, and it's priced right!
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This car is a great value for its price. I've owned it for a year and have only put 16K miles on it. I was looking for a fun-to-drive wagon or hatch and this car was more affordable than the other options I considered. It was an upgrade from my 2-door 2004 Accord EX V6 coupe, providing more space for my two kids, their belongings, and my hobbies. Although it is smaller overall than the Accord, it has more interior space. This car is perfect for my needs, including commuting (even dropping off the kids at school), weekend family outings, occasional trips, and space for errands and hobbies. I'm thrilled with this car after a year of ownership.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I noticed that you're looking for a small car with utility options to replace your Audi A4. I completely understand the need to stay financially savvy during these times. Have you considered the Mazda 3? It's a great option that offers semi-luxury features, good safety reviews, and acceptable gas mileage all within the Compact $ range. The Mazda 3 handles nearly as well as your Audi and has respectable power. The front seats are very spacious and you won't feel 'jammed' in like you might in the Audi. The seats are comfortable and the dash controls are intuitive. Plus, the Mazda 3 is larger on the inside and the versatility of the hatchback was a key factor for me. If you're looking for more personality than a ho-hum Civic, I highly recommend giving the Mazda 3 a try! It gets 26 MPG mixed driving. Let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything else I can help you with.
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Although I wasn't initially drawn to the appearance of this car, I decided to take it for a test drive since I have a soft spot for hatches. To my surprise, I fell in love with it immediately. The car felt like it was made just for me, with its perfect fit and handling that exceeded my expectations for a front-wheel-drive compact. The engine boasts an impressive 175 HP and plenty of torque. However, I did experience some issues with the car's cosmetics, such as windows that started rattling after a short period of ownership and a cylinder key lock in the steering column that had to be replaced twice. Unfortunately, I have now been informed that there is a cracked piston ring causing the car to consume oil at an alarming rate, which is concerning for a car with only 51000 miles. Despite these issues, I am still grateful for the time I spent with this car. However, I have decided to move on and invest in a Mini for my next car. Thank you, Mazda, for the memories.