2004 Mazda MAZDA3 engine problems

Filed Mar 22, 2020 · Engine · 45 miles · FL

The car ran great for the end of 2019. I bought it used at 145,000 miles. Then the automatic transmission started to slip. Now its stuck in limp mode.

Filed Sep 4, 2017 · Engine · 187,000 miles · AL

No problems from car no warning light. Big bang then engine making very loud knocking noise...on interstate... Still cranks but needs motor...read that lot of people have had same problems

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · OR · fire

Clutch slipping, high rpms, not red lining. Transmission exploded causing engine fire and burning motor and electrical components.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Engine · 55,650 miles · CA

The engine mounts have failed and the car's engine lurches approximately 2 inches in each direction and vibrates while idling. The independent mechanic indicates they have seen a number of these engine mounts fail on this model due to poor/flimsy design.

Filed Sep 1, 2011 · Body, Engine · 100,000 miles · GA · crash

2004 mazda 3. Purchased car used in march 2007. Per owner service records, motor mount #3 failed and in 11/2006, per service bulletin, and warranty, local dealer performed partial engine replacement, including rubber on mount #3. No problems with car leading up to incident, regular maintenance performed during ownership 2007 - current. Car used primarily to and from work, approx. 12k per year driven. On 8/29, car just stopped, motor and transmission fell out of casing, car crashed on hwy 9. Towed to mazda dealership. Initial estimate of repair $990 approx. Estimate revised to $3500 approx. Transmission bracket sheared/broken at metal. Motor mount #4 & transmission mount screw completely dislodged. Recommended repair includes completely new transmission case and mounts. Not sure if any damage done to transmission itself. Failure reported to dsm and mazda corporate. Due to car out of warranty and mileage on car $100k, denied any recourse from mazda for structural failure.

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Engine · 51,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda mazda3. The contact noticed that there was an oil leak. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with an oil filter housing crack. The dealer also offered to assist with the repair expenses. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 51,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Engine, Steering · 125,000 miles · NY

Power steering failure, engine mount failure.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Engine · 74,000 miles · TX · fire

I own a 2004 mazda 3 hatchback that I purchased new. The car has 74,000 miles on it and has been maintained faithfully by mazda technicians. Driving home from work, the car caught fire. To reiterate, the car caught fire. Had my wife not noticed, and had we parked the car in the garage, it would have burned down the house with us in it. We managed to put the car out and took it to the mazda dealership. The technician told us the air conditioning compressor froze and the belt caught fire from the friction; this then ignited plastic splash guards under the vehicle. All total - $1500 in damage. The technician stated the compressor should not have caused a fire, and in fact this was the first time he had seen anything like it. I contacted mazda and asked them to recompense the damage from the failed compressor and the fire, and they refuse to assist me (or even acknowledge that one of their products' spontaneous combustion is a problem), or compensate me. I am less concerned about compensation than I am concerned that there are thousands of these cars on the roads, being driven by families, waiting to catch fire and burn. This needs to be addressed and addressed quickly before someone loses their life. There have been no recalls or even warnings from mazda that this is a potential problem. Please, I am asking that the federal safety agency assist in doing something before this potentially fatal manufacturer defect costs someone their life. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Engine · 65,000 miles · WA

2004 mazda 3 with 2.3 liter engine and manual transmission mazda has a poor design engine oil filter housing. The end is made of plastic. These end caps tend to fatigue and crack with age. This part is exposed to high heat, vibrations, and torque. When it cracks and leaks it leads to catastrophic engine failure.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Letter from congressman van hollen on behalf of constituent re safety problems (random stalling) with his 2004 mazda3 *tgw the consumer went to sears to purchase a battery thinking that was the cause of the random stalling, but was told the battery was fine and it appeared there was an electrical problem, but they were unable to figure out what it was. The consumer then went to the dealer and was told different things were wrong with the vehicle, which was causing it to stall. The consumer paid for the repairs, but weeks later the vehicle stalled again. The consumer also stated the clutch and transmission was replaced.