Mazda MAZDA3 premature wear problems

Filed May 26, 2020 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · CA

The right rear brake pad has a problem and it stuck on even when I release the brake pedal, this defect cause some noise when the car is stopping and cause premature wear on the brake pad and rotors.

Filed May 4, 2020 · Body · 5,000 miles · CA

Door gap between the driver's side door and the driver side rear door is too small. When temperatures exceed 75 degrees f and the car is parked in direct sunlight, the door expands and it will rub onto the rear door b pillar weatherstripping. Door becomes hard to open from the inside when this happens. The b pillar rear door trim is pressed up so hard against the driver door that the weather seal near the top will start to prematurely wear out. On certain occasions, the driver door expand so much that the rear door b pillar trim will almost come off. Dealer refuses to acknowledge that this is a problem. Attached are other mazda 3 owners with how worse the problem can get.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · NY

Like many other mazda 3 owners, I have had water enter my calipers and bind, leaving brakes activated on the rotors wearing down the brakes faster than normal. Approx 65,000 miles on my car and I am currently getting my third set of brakes and rotors installed on my vehicle, with new calipers that is not covered under the recall. After contacting mazda, my VIN specific does not qualify for this recall. This issue is known from mazda and should be extended to all models.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · CA

My 2014 mazda3 with VIN [xxx] is experiencing squeaking and binding of the manual parking brake while driving. The 2014 mazda3 has already had a recall for this issue under the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v393000. They say my car is not covered by this recall, but this car is a manual transmission with a manual parking brake and is less of these are made and less may have been reported. Additionally, this website for mechanics (https://mazda.oemdtc.com/528/squeakinggrinding-noise-from-rear-brakes-2014-2016-mazda3) says that this is a recurring issue caused by: "squeaking/grinding noise from the rear brake even after the brake pedal is released. Upon inspection, the caliper mounting support is corroded and one of the disc pad is abnormally worn out (a). This is caused by vehicle usage in an area using road salt. The surface of the mounting support may swell from corrosion causing premature disc pad wear and brake noise. Disc pad is abnormally worn out (a) to correct the problem, an improved caliper mounting support has been newly established as a service part. The anti-corrosion surface treatment has been changed from zn to zn-ni plating." the website says this problem affects:"2014-2016 mazda3 vehicles with vins starting with jm1" which my vehicle is as I live in california central valley and have no road salt, I believe this may be a systemic issue. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Brakes · 17,032 miles · NY

Rear brakes severly corroded and near failure between 13000 and 17000 miles despite routine washing. Rear brake noises began early in this mileage range then escalated along with reduced stopping power. Dealer replaced brakes at 17000 miles (cost not covered) and stated rear pads worn to 3/32 and 4/32 and frozen in the calipers along with deep scoring on rotor surfaces. Co worker with the exact same car had the exact same issue/diagnosis/fix/mileage, yet somehow they covered his repalcement...

Filed Oct 13, 2018 · Brakes · TX

I took my car to a brake shop because of scraping noise from the brakes. The passenger rear brake was prematurely worn because the brake was constantly engaged. The brake repair shop has seen this issue on mazda3 and informed me it was part of a recall, and that this poses a potential safety risk to me while operating this vehicle. The mechanic shop handed me a sheet with the recall campaign 17v393000. I called the 800 222 5500 for mazda on information on the recall. But because my VIN does not show up in the system under this campaign I am not eligible for a recall repair. Should I be included in the recall campaign regardless of VIN number if the issue is the same is identical to recall issue.

Filed Dec 18, 2012 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · AL

Like other mazda 3 owners, my complaint concerns the rear tire camber. I noticed this condition after the 2nd set of tires. I didn't think that much of it during the first set of tires as the tires lasted for apprx 50k miles. But the 2nd set started to vibrate and rumble loudly after about 12k miles. I had them aligned and rotated but the noise and wear became worse. I purchased a 3rd set and again had the wheels aligned and the set lasted for about 30k miles. But I must state that the vibration and noise was unbearable, at this point. I finally found a mechanic that understood the problem. The rear control arms were fixed (did not have an adjustment). The only way to correct the problem was to replace the control arms (with an adjustable set). The car now rides smooth and quiet. My question and complaint...mazda must have known about the problem, otherwise the replacement parts would probably be the same as the original, nonadjustable. So why, didn't mazda offer assistance? The repair cost me over $625, not including the prematurely worn tires. I was very pleased with the car until this occurred. Now I question mazda's integrity and may never purchase another one.

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · CA

Brake rotors warp early on 2008 mazda 3 causing excessive vibration when braking over 45 MPH and causes the steering wheel to shake.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda, mazda3. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a humming noise and the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to two different auto mechanics and they both recommended that the tires not be rotated because of poor tread. Prior to the failure, both rear tires were replaced. The technician also informed the contact that the failure was contributed to the suspension which caused the tires to prematurely wear. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2009 · Brakes · PA

Mazda 3 brakes and rotors were replaced at 18,000. Mechanic says the pads were worn thin and the rotors warped. He had never seen any thing link this for a new low mileage car. Replaced them on the spot out of fear for safety. Mazda needs to own up to warped rotor issue and not blame it on driving and braking. Isn't a car suppose to drive and brake when necessary? Any comment from mazda on recall would help me feel better about buying this model.