2006 Mazda MAZDA3: jerking or lurching

Filed Jun 8, 2019 · Driver assistance · 180,000 miles · FL

Driving my way to work the car suddenly stop and jerk from transmission gear also on reverse I run diagnostics and came out to be TCM (transmission control module) I bought another one from lkq use, and replaced and the car start working fine again then after about almost 2 years I was driving on a highway and suddenly and the at lights came on and almost have and accidents this time.my mechanic run a test with same results TCM not communication with transmission. I research this and there's a lot of problem with TCM out there but I guest that people haven't complaint , this is issue the mazda know and they haven't done nothing about it. Thank you and hope the mazda open recall on the TCM. Mazda 3 2006

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Engine · 122,000 miles · GA

Mazda3 abruptly and unexpectedly shifted from 5th gear down to 3rd gear on its own while traveling at highway speeds. The car jerked violently and the transmission lights came on. Seemed like the steering/traction was impaired. Caused the motor to wrack and blow rendering the car inoperable. Towed it to a repair shop where they determined that shifting that suddenly cause the motor to blow. Had issues in the past with the same transmission problem and had it repaired, turbine speed sensor. This last occurrence affected not only the transmission but the engine as well. Has constantly had motor mount issues, as well, which required repairs. This is very unsafe behavior and is unacceptable. Why has this not been recalled?

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 Apr 1, 2014 · Steering · 114,500 miles · AZ

Over the past 2 weeks, my power steering goes out intermittently and the power steering indicator light on the dash turns on. The loss of power steering lasts for anywhere from 5 seconds to 5 minutes, and typically resolves when braking and/or turning and speed is reduced to below 20 MPH. The power steering loss has occurred at a variety of speeds, ranging from 25 to 70 MPH, and has LED to a jerking of the wheel and a potentially very dangerous situation on the freeway. On average it occurs about once or twice per day, so roughly every 20-30 miles on average. I have seen other similar reports of this problem for 2006 mazda3's, and a recall for the 2007-2009 models. Therefore I am hopeful that 2006 mazda3s will be included in the recall as well to avoid potentially dangerous situations. I am the second owner of this car, and purchased it with about 42,000 miles.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Suspension · WI

I had gotten a flat tire after hitting a pot hole and knew that I was going to need new tires shortly anyways so I had them put on a used tire to get me through two weeks and while during the two weeks I was gone for a few days and had new breaks put on and asked them to just double check to make sure there was no other damage- there was- a busted strut on my front passenger side (side that I got a flat). I waited until I got home from a vacation (car wasn't driven) and got that fixed but everyone was surprised with the strut being out. All 4 tires were replaced as were both front struts. Car was great for ~2 wks. Then it was loud and terrible vibrations. After arguing and complaining a month later they replaced tires for me because two weren't even keeping tire pressure and then I remembered that a few months prior I was at the mazda dealership (where I really can't stand the jerks!-they're awful!) and they said I had a busted motor mount but refused to show me. I had my main dealer check it out but they found nothing then a family friend, but again nothing. Ff to december and I give in and go back to mazda- motor mount would be in multiple pieces if it wasn't in a capsule like device. In january they got my part in and replaced it- also knocking out a stopper- and vibrations stopped. Mount shouldn't have gone out so fast- at initial dx I think car was at 45k-50k miles (late summer of '10) I think there's a defect with mounts (mine was passenger side over tire area) and also with struts. Everyone has told me- mazda, my dealer (zimbrick-who is absolutely amazing!), and a few other service centers that the struts should've lasted a lot longer.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Body · WI

I had gotten a flat tire after hitting a pot hole and knew that I was going to need new tires shortly anyways so I had them put on a used tire to get me through two weeks and while during the two weeks I was gone for a few days and had new brakes put on and asked them to just double check to make sure there was no other damage- there was- a busted strut on my front passenger side (side that I got a flat). I waited until I got home from a vacation (car wasn't driven) and got that fixed but everyone was surprised with the strut being out. All 4 tires were replaced as were both front struts. Car was great for ~2 wks. Then it was loud and terrible vibrations. After arguing and complaining a month later they replaced tires for me because two weren't even keeping tire pressure and then I remembered that a few months prior I was at the mazda dealership (where I really can't stand the jerks!-they're awful!) and they said I had a busted motor mount but refused to show me. I had my main dealer check it out but they found nothing then a family friend, but again nothing. Ff to december and I give in and go back to mazda- motor mount would be in multiple pieces if it wasn't in a capsule like device. In january they got my part in and replaced it- also knocking out a stopper- and vibrations stopped. Mount shouldn't have gone out so fast- at initial dx I think car was at 45k-50k miles (late summer of '10) I think there's a defect with mounts (mine was passenger side over tire area) and also with struts. Everyone has told me- mazda, my dealer (zimbrick-who is absolutely amazing!), and a few other service centers that the struts should've lasted a lot longer.

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Driver assistance · 39,825 miles · NY

I have a 2006 mazda 3 the problem starts with the at light coming up and goes in a second and the car its like jerking and stops for a second the speed goes down suddenly like I just hit the brakes hard . I took the car to mazda dealer but because the light doas not stay they can not tell what's going. I looked at it online and I say that a lot of people complain about the same problem the mazda have a problem with the TCM . After 3 month of driving the cars at that same condition and after I ask dozens of mechanics the light stay on for a while I hooked it to the computer and it says lost communication with the TCM. Please look at this issue and make sure that mazda will fix it a problem with the transmission control monitor or the computer.

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Acceleration · DC · crash

2006 mazda 3 lurched forward*cw the consumer stated the vehicle was only a few months old, when she backed out of a parking space to let another vehicle get out, when suddenly the vehicle went out of control and crashed into a lamp post. When she put the vehicle into drive, it lurched forward and then accelerated through the path she had backed out of and crashed through the window of a convenience store.