2010 Mazda MAZDA3: brake failure

Filed Apr 17, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · OK

The a.b.s pump module is defective in these vehicles. There are tons of people having issues with them. When they fail it happens suddenly resulting in brake failure, power steering failure, the car does not like to shut off, the vehicle will go into "limp mode" and every light on the dash comes on. The part itself is costing close to $1000 u.s.d . With all of tge effected things tgat go with it i believe it can be very dangerous and should be recalled

Filed Feb 19, 2024 · Brakes · OH

ABS will cause complete brake failure when it is engaged. For example, needing to stop quickly to avoid hitting another vehicle and the brakes will lose all pressure and the vehicle will not stop. Several mechanics have not been able to diagnose or fix. Immediately after the incident, there will be minimal brake pressure of about 20%, eventually it will return to normal. Must avoid applying brakes in emergency situations as it will actually be worse than attempting to steer out of it. This has happened about 6 times in 4 years. It happened the first time about 3 days after I bought the vehicle in 2019.

Filed Oct 10, 2021 · Brakes · MI

The abs (anti-lock braking system) unit module failed and no, the failing component has been replaced. The brake pedal went to the floor and almost caused an accident. Yes, the problem kept occurring, and yes, a dealer did reproduce the problem. Yes, it has been inspected by a dealer, but not the manufacturer. No, there was no warning lamps or problems prior to the failure.

Filed Jul 30, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the brake failed with the ABS warning light, traction control, and emergency brake light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was engaged and failed to bring the vehicle to a stop. The brake pedal was depressed twice before the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the traction control module and ABS module needed to be replaced. Additionally, the brake fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Brakes · 53,300 miles · GA

2010 mazda 3. In an emergency highway incident I was forced to brake and the brakes went to the floor, but I avoided a collision by swerving out of danger. After the incident, the brakes would not effectively stop the car leading me to conclude the brakes needed replacing. No warning lights came on. I took it to the dealership for repair. I was advised that the ABS module failed and eventually the brakes would fail to stop the car. The braking system has been properly maintained since the car was bought new in 2010. Further research revealed that this issue has been known by mazda for several years and a tsb was issued. As this is a significant safety issue, a recall should have been issued since the ABS system is critical to the safe operation of a vehicle. Unfortunately, mazda has not deemed a potential, complete failure of the braking system to be a significant enough issue to order a recall. The failure has nothing to do with driver use but is due to a faulty system as this component should typically last the life of the vehicle or at least longer than 53000 miles and limited driving.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. While driving 60 MPH, the ABS sensor traction control and brake light indicators illuminated without warning. Pearson mazda of henrico, va 23294 was made aware of the issue and stated that the ABS hydraulic control unit was faulty and could cause a future loss of braking function. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · 1,000 miles · GA · crash

Car failed to start. Mazda sent tow truck. Tow truck operator was able to start the car in neutral. Tow truck operator declined to tow the car and sent driver home. Later that day the wheel locked, power brakes failed and driver rolled into a ditch. Driver turned off ignition, unlocked steering wheel, backed car out of ditch and called mazda for another tow. The consumer stated the day of delivery, the salesman had trouble starting the car and requested a technician make some adjustment to the ignition. The wheel locked and the key would not start the vehicle. After the adjustments, the vehicle appeared to work fine. The dealer stated the vehicle would not start because a cable was bent, which was prohibiting the vehicle from being recognized in park when attempting to start it. Updated ivoq 08/19/10*jb updated ivoq 08/20/10*jb