Not sure if it is bad tank of gas, or a plug is dirty, but it is a little disconcerting. I am getting an intermittent CEL coming on, and it seems to be missing every now and then. Inexcusable for modern, brand-new automobile!! It happened to fail as I was driving through the coastal Oregon mountains, causing me to lose power steering intermittently on the twisties. My alternator went out after 10,000 miles of gentle driving. In equal time and distance the Corrola had given me some light headache though. Clutch started failing at 40K, axles have gone bad, wheel bearings have gone bad, suspension has been replaced.Īccording to various sources it is not as good as Honda/Toyota. The drivetrain reliability on this car is awful. Mazda Mazda3 Reliability And Durability: Cons both rear shocks leaked after about 65,000 miles. The 3 was well rated with CR and other automotive sites. I have been impressed with previous Mazdas I have owned. I ve had them in past and have had no warranty issues and other than regular maintenance had not had to take them in to get serviced. The new-for-2010 version features overhauled sheetmetal and extra cabin refinement, and a 3 s Sport model. Mazda has been a reliable purveyor of fun cars, and its Mazda 3 is no disappointment. THe only issue I had was with the heater fan making noise, and then the heater stopped working at the end of last winter, but it is woring normally now, without a repair.Ĭonsumer Reports top rated is always a good choice. Nothing has been broken enough to warrant a trip to the shop. I do have to hand it to this car it's been DEAD RELIABLE. I really wanted a MINI, but I knew its 'cool' fun to drive personality wouldn't be enough to overcome the reliability headaches I could expect. On the other hand the Mazda3 seems to be very much trouble free. I spent countless hours researching vehicles over the last several months and was very dismayed at all the mechanical issues that plague the MINI. I had my heart set on the MINI, but reliability was the deciding factor. It was neck and neck between the Mazda3 and the MINI COOPER. Mazda Mazda3 Reliability And Durability: Pros
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