Mazda MAZDA3 slipping problems

Filed Jan 17, 2025 · VA

Transmission slipping. Not shifting correctly.

Filed Aug 11, 2023 · SC

ac/heat knob will not go into max air due to a cable slipping off the mechanism behind the dash when it does this the heat will not work and it is hard to defrost your windows if they get fogged up while driving making it difficult to see

Filed Mar 22, 2023 · Transmission · WA

On three occasions thus far when the vehicle was started and placed in drive the transmission slipped terribly, the engine rpms would race when pressing the accelerator and the vehicle would move at no more than a few MPH. The problem is intermittent but can be inspected. The problem has occurred on public roads when stopped at a light or stop sign and I was unable to move forward again after stopping. The problem was reproduced by the dealer. The dealer had the vehicle for 29 days for repair attempts and returned it to me one day before my states lemon law would have been triggered. There were several vehicle malfunction warnings displayed on the dash 10 to 15 minutes after the vehicle failed to move under its own power. I also purchased an OBDII code reader after the initial vehicle failure and was able to read transmission error codes on subsequent failures.

Filed Jun 6, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Transmission slips out and shift shock in first gear to second year. Over revving and bucking on the freeway. These are BAD transmissions

Filed May 26, 2020 · Transmission · 12,680 miles · CA

Automatic transmission went out on me while driving on road. The transmission started to slip while I was doing 15 MPH and just gave out in the middle of the street. All you could smell is burnt fluid and hear a loud whining noise from under the car while at idle. The car only has 12,680 miles on it. The transmission was replaced under warranty. I am highly disappointment with this car.*dt

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 Dec 3, 2018 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda 3. The contact stated that the gears slipped intermittently while driving in any gear. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from warranty campaign bulletin number: o5-oo8/16 due to being under mileage; however, the statute for the date to receive service was also expired. The vehicle was taken to byers mazda (2455 billingsley rd, columbus, oh 43235, (614) 792-2455) where it was determined that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced by the vehicle owner. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed May 18, 2016 · 150,000 miles · NJ

The car shifts completely wrong when it is going from 1st to 2nd gear. Sometimes its shifts really hard going between the two gears also. It kind of sounds like the gears are going to slip. Its even worse when it is really cold out. It jumps to 3rd gear at 15-20 MPH sometimes also. I feel very unsafe when I drive my car.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · IL

Car was vibrating a lot when in gear and holding brakes replaced motor mounts and throttle body to fix issue. Also when slowing down and speeding back up the transmission grinds when down shifting. Feels like it is slipping and is not safe if you are driving on the highway or in the city and want to switch lanes and speed up I'm afraid one day I'm going to switch lanes hit the gas and the transmission will fail. The carmax I got the car from insists it is just a transmission "shutter" and it happens with certain cars. I will be getting a second opinion from an ase certified transmission shop. Dealership made me think it was brake pads at first I paid $300 to have perfectly good pads replaced with new ones to have the problem not fixed. I am extremely irritated with dealership trying to get around fixing the car. Other than those 2 problems the car is great.

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.