Click here to view all the mazda 3s currently participating in our fuel tracking program. Vehicle is still fun to drive with manual transmission option. A performanceoriented version of the mazda3 was marketed as the mazdaspeed3 in north america, axela in japan, and the mazda 3 mps. Vehicles produce about half of the greenhouse gases from a typical u. For parts, needed to sell due to unknown transmission problem. Replaced 1 alternator, 1 battery, maf sensor and regulator maintenance. The new mazda 3 is a brilliant car and among the most desirable family hatchbacks you can. Ignitionkeystarting problem 2004 to 2016 mazda 3 forum. Like i said, was curious if anyone else has experienced similar problems with the transmission. The hatchback with the automatic transmission earns 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, while models with the manual transmission return 2535 mpg cityhighway. Extracting the most entertainment from a 3 means opting for the manual transmission, as either available engine is subdued by the available automatic. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mazda mazda3. I worked in auto sales for nearly 2 years and we would contact a lead asap after receiving a lead, we would not want a potential customer to go elsewhere by before having the opportunity to try and earn your business. In just a couple of years we cant wait to dispose and sell our 2007 honda civic which everyone hated because of the crazy a.
Mazda premacy 202018 changes to mazda premacy include the introduction of skyactivg 2. I think the situation with the mazda 3 only highlights the problems. The new mazda 3 is tanking can more equipment and a. The most accurate 2004 mazda 3s mpg estimates based on real world results of 4. Mazda mazda3 owners have reported 12 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Shows a porschelike obsession with the details mazda as a brand purports to create vehicles for people that actually like to drive and im all for that. I have had several manual transmission cars over the years, and have never had this type of problem. The mazda 3 known as the mazda axela in japan first three generations, a combination of accelerate and excellent is a compact car manufactured in japan by mazda. Search problems with mazda 3 engines on line and you will find lots of reports but no reasons why the crankcase suddenly was empty as far as i am concerned mazda should enter the entertainment business as the oil in their engines do a great disappearing trick. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Skyactiv reliability after 50k miles 2004 to 2016 mazda. Unless you are looking for an excuse to get something else, id say do the math first.
The redesigned mazda3 is offered in sedan or hatchback forms. Used 2004 mazda 3 hatchback pricing for sale edmunds. The skyactiv variant of the premacy will have a fuel economy of 16. Search a full range of owner ratings to find out what mazda 3 hatchback cars are really like to own and live with. I add this story about two transmission failures in my 2004 mazda tribute, the second one with only 27,000 miles on it. During the first 2000 miles i was driving my 2008 mazda 3 5 speed manual the engine mounts were beginning to secretly stretch. Mazda tribute transmission problems page 3 car forums. I was having what seems like intermittent problems with my 2014 mazda 3 lockunlock button sometimes worked, push button sometimes. The most recently reported issues are listed below. We can help you calculate and track your fuel economy. The number of lost sales due to people wanting more power isnt much. Save money on used 2004 mazda 3 hatchback models near you.
The 2017 mazda mazda3s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour about 55. How to fix transmission that shifts hard slipping on mazda 2 3 5 6 cx7 cx9 cx5 cx3 duration. I bought a brand new 2007 mazda 3 and a brand new 2007 honda civic, one for each of my sons going to college at that time. The mazda mazda3 is available as a hatchback and a sedan. Mazda spends a lot of time sweating the way its cars feel, and it shows in the stickshift 3.
Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2004 mazda 3 hatchback. Mazda 3 hatchback from 2004 owners ratings parkers. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates. Placed inquiry online via car guru concerning a 2004 passat and was never contacted. The sporty and reliable 201020 mazda 3 comes as a sedan or hatchback, with a 2. We have 3,507 mazda mazda3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2,869 1owner cars, and 3,524 personal use cars. Mazda mazda3 owners have reported 7 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Fuel economy is another high point, with one test s with manual transmission averaging 27. Mazda is a japanese automaker that makes cars, suvs and crossovers. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
This will cause the indicator light in the start stop button to flash green. This manual car proved to be the slowest to reach 60 mph of the 2019 mazda 3 models weve tested, if only just, with a 7. My 2002 mpv with 68,000 miles started having problems with the transmission slipping into neutral. With frontwheel drive, the mazda3 sedan returns an epaestimated 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Last but not least is the manual transmission, and, oh, what a sweetheart it is. The mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, but some rivals are better allrounders. The 2019 mazda3 hatchback is an iihs top safety pick. See realworld mazda mazda3 problems as described by other mazda mazda3 owners. Vehicle runs know problem, just has trouble staying in gear. The worst complaints are transmission, engine, and lights problems. Answers to frequently asked questions about octane. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mazda mazda3 based on all problems reported for the mazda3. While a manual transmission is offered on the hatchback, allwheeldrive versions and the sedan have an automatic.