10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
57,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. new transmission will be installed (1 reports)
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2018 Mazda MAZDA3 transmission problems

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2018 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 162021

MAZDA3 Hatchback 2.5L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was on a hiking trip to Utah. First day of the trip and the car suddenly downshifted hard going up a hill. Next day, the sudden shifting was worse and the car had a gravel sound coming from the front. I took it to a local mechanic who saw no leaks. I drove the car only 10 miles or so that day. Next morning, I drove 4 miles and at a stop sign the car lurched and would not continue in drive or reverse.

I had to have it towed for $1800 all the way back to Albuquerque. The dealer is assessing but I got the impression that they are looking for a reason not to cover it under warranty. I am looking at about $5000 to repair out of pocket when they deny warranty coverage.

Update from Apr 21, 2021: The dealer got back to me on Monday and it was the transmission. It is covered by warranty. Luckily, I had 58000 miles on a 60000 warranty. At least it is not out of pocket other than the fortune for towing.

This is my third Mazda 3 in eight years. I loved Mazda up until this. It only takes one bad incident to ruin a brand for me. I will never, never buy a Mazda again. The service rep said that the transmission basically fell apart internally.

- Brian W., Albuquerque, NM, US

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