2006 Mazda MAZDA3: check engine light

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Transmission · 189,000 miles · FL

Typically but not only when travelling at high speed, the automatic transmission of my 2003 mazda 3 shifts down from the 4th to the 3rd gear. This causes the car to jerk violently and the controls to illuminate including check engine, no traction and at. My mechanic could not find a cause of this, and he serviced the transmission by changing the filter and transmission fluid but the problem persists. He suggested that the transmission needs to be rebuilt. Has anyone experienced a similar issue and if so, did you figure out what caused it and how to fix it.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 116,600 miles · CA

My car idles really rough. Once I get close to freeway speed my car constantly shifts gears from 3 to 4 to 3, so on. This causes my car to jerk, it revs from 3,000 to 1,000 and eveything in between. During this my brakes become practically useless, I have to completely press the brake pedal to make it decelerate. And braking distances are drastically increased. It further worries me that I dont have any dash lights on such as check engine, transmission, ABS, etc.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Engine · 95,100 miles · TN

I was driving on the interstate when all of the sudden my car went from 5th gear to neutral...the car jerked/bucked and I was thrown into the lane next to me. Thank goodness I did not hit anyone else or cause an accident. Even driving in town the car does not get into gear like it should and stalls out then bucks abruptly. The at light flashes and engine light came on. Had the car diagnosed by 3 different shops and the dealer and was told it was the TCM (transmission control module). My 2006 mazda3 has been maintained extremely well and always serviced when suggested. I just hit 95k miles. I have not had any other problems besides this one. I'm extremely concerned for my safety when this problem happens with the transmission so I have tried to get it fixed promptly but none of the auto shops can order this part. They all have told me it's on "back order". Even the dealer is not able to get this part for me. It's been 3 weeks now since my car started having this problem and I've had to get a rental car to get to work since it's unsafe to drive my car. I'm very disappointed that mazda can't seem to take care of this issue. All the auto shops I've spoke to including my local dealer have said this TCM part is the most common complaint and problem for this model. If this is so common why can they not get the part necessary to fix the problem? And why has this part not been recalled by mazda?... Are they not concerned about the safety of their drivers?... I cannot keep paying for a rental car especially when I'm going to have to spend a ton to have this part fixed once the part is actually available. I want to know what can be done about this? I thought I had a reliable car from a reliable and dependable maker but now I'm worried I made a mistake purchasing this car.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · PA

Vehicle has had, on several different occasions, been driven, not at any particular speed and lost 4th gear, the engine light appears, an at light appears, and the brakes are applied to downshift the car down to 3rd gear. Upon me noticing this. I wait until it is safe to stop at a red light or stop sign and make a complete stop shift the car into park and back into drive. This seems to fix the disappearance and removal of the 4th gear as well as the at light, but only occasionally. It does not however remove the engine light. Though after a few different trips on different days the light will not appear on start up and does not show up until this issue happens again. The car shows error code p0715 and is possibly needing a new transmission speed sensor. This issue has not been fixed.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 95,000 miles · MN

I was driving along and suddenly a loud noise, the check engine light came on and the car shifted from 4th to 3rd without losing speed (except from me taking my foot off of the gas when hearing the noise) all at the same time. My mechanic said the diagnostic machine pointed to the "turbine speed sensor", so this was replaced within 2 days. The same day I got the car back, I drove it about 30 miles and it did the same thing again. Now my mechanic is checking into the transmission, possibly causing the problem.

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda mazda3. The contact stated when the engine was started, the automatic transmission light, and engine light illuminated simultaneously. The vehicle was taken to the transmission mechanic for diagnostic testing who confirmed the failure was within the transmission control module. The transmission control module was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Steering · CA

While driving my 2006 mazda 3 at about 70 MPH, I noticed my radio turning on and off several times. Next my "check engine, "battery" and "power steering" lights came on. I felt the steering wheel get stiff, when I tried to switch lanes, it became apparent I had lost the power steering. I began to slow down and started to merge over to the right to exit on the next available exit. I was nearly struck by an big rig as I was not able to steer clear of its path fast enough. As I began to exit, the steering wheel felt extremely stiff. I pulled in to a corporate park complex, while the car was still on, I popped the hood and did not notice any fluid levels being low. I drove the car a couple of blocks and pulled in to a gas station with better lighting. I once again popped the hood, but turned the car off....once again...no low fluids. I proceeded to back inside the car, I turned the ignition and discovered none of the "indicator lights" being turned on. I moved the steering wheel left and right...no longer stiff. I drove the car home and parked it.

Filed Jan 14, 2012 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · CA

While cruising on the freeway at 70mph, car downshifted into third gear causing the car to jolt and slow down. At and check engine light turned on. The car is not communicating with the transmission correctly causing it to downshift into 3rd randomly and also idle in 3rd. The entire shifting is random and dangerous, sometimes working and sometime throwing your rpms up to 6000. While driving it causes major safety issues when it randomly changed gears without warning. When plugged in I get error code u0101. The computer is failing and with recent google searches I realize this is a common problem but mazda will not take any responsibility for me personally.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Engine, Tires · 55,000 miles · CA

I own a mazda3 2006. The following are issues that have occured since I've owned the vehicle and I wanted everybody to be aware of them: 1) the dashboard clock was incorrect. It would lose time every day and started going back in time. Was fixed under warranty. 2) the tires have had to be replaced often. Not sure why they wear out so fast, but I stopped using the goodyear tires that came with the car and go with longer lasting tires. 3) the tire pressure measurement device on the front right tire was defective. It was incorrectly telling me I had a problem. Took numerous visits to the dealersihp but was fixed under extended warranty. 4) the right engine brack under the hood was loose. They happened to find it while fixing another issue. Was never caught in that "full circle inspection" they claim they do. Again, fixed under extended warranty. 5) the temperature coolant hose was not properly working. It was not closing. This caused the "check engine" light to come on. Fixed under extended warranty. 6) the rug under the gas pedal was ripping easily and was moving under the pedal. Took to dealership and they repaired the rip. Never did get a new rug though, its a little bent but issue hadnt occured since.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · CA

As I was driving on the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, traffic came to a standstill. I went to accelerate as the cars moved and then I realized my engine had shut off. The check engine light had come on and my car was dead. I put it in park, turned the key again and it started up again. But I noticed as I was crawling along, my car had a rough idle. The whole car would shake and RPM seemed a little lower than usual at idle. I found out my motor mount had gone. Dealer replaced it, had an extended warranty so it was covered. Gave out pretty quick if you ask me - at around 55,000 miles.

Filed Feb 11, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · PA

I am writing in regards to my mazda3 that I have taken to your certified mazda repair center 5 (five) times with no success of repair. The failure of a successful repair substantially impairs the safety and value of my vehicle. I would like to get this situation resolved at once so that I can go on with my life without the worry of paying for a lemon car and stop having to drive around in a rental car that is less fuel efficient and less comfortable than my car. There are three major reasons I requested service for my car: 1. The service engine light has been coming on randomly. 2. On one occasion the vehicle has stalled on an oncoming ramp of rt. 202 traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour. I could hardly pull the car over because the steering wheel was too heavy to operate. Fortunately there was no traffic accident. 3. Another major reason for my safety worries is that the side airbag off light started to come on constantly. After an expert visit, I was told that I will be getting a new car. 2 weeks after that the paperwork processes was completed a new car was ready for me to pick up, so I went to the dealership to pick up my car only to find out that I had to pay $2,300 in order to take the new car. Then the next day I was told by you on the phone that the deal was cancelled by mazda because I didn't want to pay for this unfair resolution. Then the owner of the dealership personally explained to me that they needed to purchase my car, sell it to another consumer and then sell me a new car. There are two things unethical about this: 1. You cannot sell a car with safety defects to another consumer. 2. You cannot leave me with no option but to trade in my car and purchase a new car when this car is a lemon. Based on the pennsylvania attorney general description my car is a lemon car. I feel that I have done all that is humanly possible in this matter and have yet to see any results.