CarComplaints.com Notes: Except for a minor issue with cracked motor mounts, the 2006 MAZDA3 is a fantastic vehicle with a great reputation.
If you need to replace the motor mounts, first ask your dealer if they'll cover it -- the motor mounts were dealt with in a TSB & were recalled for some model years. Otherwise buy aftermarket motor mounts -- owners report this solves the problem. If you use the same OEM parts, they may just crack again.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,250 miles
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2006 Mazda 3 driver side headlamp short-circuited resulting in electrical fire immediately after minor collision. Fire quickly started to spread damaging radiator support and fuse box. Parts replaced in body shop. Body shop said these cars tend to catch fire when colliding in that specific area.
After using an external gps 2-3 weeks ago, the clock, remote locks, radio, and outdoor temp. Gauge failed. After three trips to the dealer because the problem occurred again the dealer 'could not replicate the problem.' The second and third time this occurred no external devices were used. I could not find a recall or service advisory.
- Grayslake, IL, USA
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- Aguadilla, PR, USA