2006 Mazda 3

Summary:

Car OK, but the warranty SUCKS

Faults:

25th Jan 2008, 12:47

I have replaced first engine after 5,000 miles, and now at 15,000 another one bites the dirt. Mazda replaced the first one and now they are saying there was no oil in the motor, well I checked it before I had it towed and there was oil in the car.

I also checked it before the tow truck arrived.

The transmission went out at 9,009 miles.. I have complained to Mazda and the car is still at the dealership. I would like to find someone else to complain to and maybe get it fixed.

I have made several calls to Customer Service Division and all they would say is the dealer ship said it came in with little or no oil; that is after several other excuses, Now they are saying, I do not have the proper records, well I proved them with all the oil changes and maintenance on the car. But they say since it was not done at the dealership, that these records are no good and I need to go back to the person that changed the oil and have them fix the engine.

Or does anyone know of a law firm that is in some type of law suit to help us get this fixed? Please HELP.

MAZDA SUCKS...

General Comments:

I don't think I would recommend buying from MAZDA to anyone. For the ones that have one, wait until you really have a problem and need it fixed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 10th March, 2008

11th Mar 2008, 08:50

Here is the response that I received from Mike Ray

Director, Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty

Mazda North American Operations

Now remember I have furnished them with copies of the paper work for the oil change.

We are denying your warranty claim due to lack of maintenance. The receipts you provided for oil changes do not have any identifying marks (VIN) to tie them to your Mazda3.

I have never had this type of request before, but I have never owned a MAZDA, by the way the type of car and year and my name. Hope this might help someone else.

21st Aug 2008, 18:11

My suggestion, take all your records, from all the work you have had done, make sure the establishments that performed the work are certified and find who they are certified through, and if everything is in order... get a lawyer and file suit against Mazda. That is BS what they are telling you.

18th Sep 2008, 14:19

That is extortion. What they are saying is that unless you get your oil changed at a Mazda dealer, there will be no record and they can deny your warranty claim. Ridiculous. My dealership charged $43 and took at least 2 hours to do an oil change. I've been changing my own oil ever since.

17th Feb 2013, 09:39

I have gone through almost every review and comment about the Mazda 3, and out of well over 300 reviews and customer comments, I have ran into only 2 mildly bad remarks. I have also checked reviews on mid size sedans around the same price range. Well I must say there are not very many cars that compare to the Mazda 3 or other Mazda models. We have had our Mazda 3 since new, and have had only to put new struts on the front and just your regular maintenance. I.E. regularly had oil changes. The car still feels new. Runs like top. We have done 124000 km and can get about 7500-8500 dollars for it.

P.S. We are now looking to buy a AWL, or 4 wheel drive Mazda SUV.

Sadie

chambers41@hotmail.com. Awesome.

28th Nov 2022, 14:34

Late comment, but worth mentioning the original reviewer appears to have confused the Mazda with some racing car. I mean, two engines and one transmission in 15000 miles? And previous owned car was a Mitsu Eclipse? Some young people should quit beating on a poor little econobox.

2006 Mazda 3 i 2.0

Faults:

Digital display replaced under warranty.

Door screws loose fixed myself.

AC seems weak.

General Comments:

The car handles very well for it's price range. It wants to be a BMW, hence the 3 designation. It is not, but for half the price it is 3/4 of the way there My girlfriend dislikes the ride too stiff for her. The AC is weak, consider getting a white, silver, or tan colored car with a light interior if in a warm climate. Shifter and clutch is the best I have driven (I have had many) Mileage for me is 26 city, 35 hwy, I was hoping for a few more, but acceptable. OEM toyo tires on the 2.0 liter are great on dry pavement, horrible in rain and snow. Tread-life was dismal, 300 tread-wear rating, I replaced them at 16,000 miles, not worn out, but performance was lousy anyway. Replaced with Yokohama AVID TRZ (700 tread-wear) sacrificed a bit on dry weather for an improvement in rain and snow and longer life. The car has rear shocks not struts easier and cheaper to replace, but it does result in a smaller trunk. The trunk is not tiny, but has a small opening, some things will fit inside the trunk, but you can't get them in. I wish 5th gear was taller (lower RPM on hwy) but that is trade-off when a car is marketed for performance. If someone is looking for something similar, but a bit cheaper, the ford focus is a sibling, a bit cheaper (and cheaper feeling) and has a bit softer suspension if the Mazda rides too harsh.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th January, 2008