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#951 of 4531 Reliability by jschaffer180 Aug 10, 2004 (9:57 pm)
I purchased a Mazda3 in early January and at this point it still has less than 5000 miles on it. My old car was a used Acura Integra that I kept up to almost 100,000 miles. I think I have brought my Mazda in more times already than I ever brought in my Acura in the 5 years I owned it.   So far I have had the fuel pump replaced because the car never started right, the glove box alignment was off and wouldn't close properly, there is a rattle coming from the back of the car whenever I go over bumps and the fuel milage is horrible. At this moment it is in the shop because the engine light went on and when I called to find out what is wrong (since they never called me) I was told that they had to take the engine apart and that they need to keep the car longer since they don't have the parts to replace.   I realize Mazda isn't known for having the same reliability as an Acura, though the Protege was outstanding, but this is ridiculous. If I could I'd ask for my money back and buy the TSX I was considering instead or one of those Scion tC's with a supercharger.
#952 of 4531 I hate to keep saying this ... by mdaffron Aug 11, 2004 (3:45 am)
And this really isn't meant to sound condescending ... but friends, please ... never, NEVER buy any car in its first months of release. I don't care WHO the manufacturer is. (Look at all the problems the last generation Civic had in its first year, OK?) Now, I know this doesn't help you who already purchased the car, but maybe it'll cool your "gotta-have-it" excitement down when it's time to trade this one.   I own a 2000 Protege ES that just rolled over to 80,000 miles last night, and I love the car. I bought it new back in May 2000, in its SECOND year since redesign. And yes, the '99s had problems the 2000s didn't have.   I plan to trade my trusty old (but still zoomin' like you-know-what) Protege for a 2005 Mazda3 next May, when I'll wager these first-year hiccups will be memories.   Meade
#953 of 4531 Mazda3 Hatchback Engine Light by rayber Aug 11, 2004 (6:19 am)
My new 3 is now in the dealer again for it's 4th time because of the engine ligh that keeps coming on. Seems they had the same problem in the 6. Has anyone else had this problem and was it fixable? Seems to be some type of computer glitch that they are trying to fix and only occurs on some 3's depending on driving conditions, at least that is what I am being told.
#954 of 4531 mdaffron by z71bill Aug 11, 2004 (6:34 am)
I have purchased several cars & trucks in the first model year - and yes I expected (and accept) a few bugs that need to be worked out. The Mazda3 has fallen far short of any other car / truck I have ever owned. I have made 6 trips to the dealer (6K miles less than 7 months). But to make things worse they can not fix the problems. The Mazda3 is a fun little car - with a lot of good qualities - but the main problem is Mazda - THE COMPANY -could care less if you have a problem - obviously this has nothing to do with a car being a first year vehicle -   In my business experience when we introduced a new product we were far more concerned about how well it performed. If a new product does not do what customers expect word gets out and the product fails to sell - We use to say "birth is hard but it is much easier then resurrection"
#955 of 4531 Re: Engine Light - Software Updates [mazda3indy] by rayber Aug 11, 2004 (6:41 am)
Replying to: mazda3indy (Jan 07, 2004 2:49 pm) My new 3 is now in the dealer again for it's 4th time because of the engine ligh that keeps coming on. Seems they had the same problem in the 6. Have you been able to fix the problem or is it still not fixable? Seems to be some type of computer glitch that they are trying to fix and only occurs on some 3's depending on driving conditions, at least that is what I am being told. Can you help with advise?
#956 of 4531 Re: AC [jrct9454] by rinebird Aug 11, 2004 (8:01 am)
Replying to: jrct9454 (Aug 09, 2004 2:14 pm) "I think there is more road noise than I'd like" I thought my road nouise is from the tires( I have the 16's).Service man at Mazda told me it was the bigger tires? I have read a service bulletin that noise from the door( as if air is coming in may be the insulation around the door).I havent' checked it yet (with the business card test).I think I have air coming in the right passenger door.   The tires still sound loud when driving.Ihave the Mazda 3Isedan 2.0
#957 of 4531 service parts by rinebird Aug 11, 2004 (8:06 am)
I had my new car(2 months old) with brake noise in the rear brakes serviced.I went to service twice in one week.I was told the Ac and the brakes are fine.I went back after reading a serrvice bulletin for the Mazda 04 about grooves in the rotors.My dealer then replaced the rear rotors amd pads( had them sent over night to fix my car).They gave me a loaner rental.I think it is because I went back twice. I told the manager I read about complaints on the NTSA site.Why would they say Monday my brakes tested fine. Then on Thursday say I needed new pads and rotors?
#958 of 4531 rayber CEL by z71bill Aug 11, 2004 (8:34 am)
It took my dealer 3 tries to fix the CEL - the final problem:   Evap leak purge valve failure   replace F0621XRX purge valve   They had to keep the car an extra 2 days because they did not have a special tool that is requires to do a "smoke test". I do not know what a smoke test is - but it stated it on the invoice. Maybe they are just blowing smoke up my _____! Replies to this message: rayber (Aug 11, 2004 12:30 pm)
#959 of 4531 Re: still no ECL light for me... [petpad] by eaglewings Aug 11, 2004 (8:47 am)
Replying to: petpad (Jan 12, 2004 8:29 pm) Regarding petpads post #7, I'm wondering if the MZ3 has electric assist to the power steering like my MINI Cooper. It does make a whining noise, especially while making a turn or when the car pulls out from a parked space. In the MINI's case, it's normal and the noise is not loud, just a soft but noticeable high pitched whining noise.
#960 of 4531 Re: Brake dust [z71bill] by eaglewings Aug 11, 2004 (9:28 am)
Replying to: z71bill (Feb 21, 2004 8:58 am) I agree with z71bill (post #151) that under normal driving conditions, your brake pads should last at least 25k miles. My current MINI Cooper, with 25.5k miles show 25-30% wear on their pads. So maybe I drive like my grandmother, although I attribute my brake wear to judicious use of my gears and anticipating slowing traffic conditions ahead.   Ironically, the MINI's disk brakes are also vented front and solid rear BUT there is far more brake dust in the front wheel than the rear. For MINI owners, third party manufacturer EBC makes the "Green Stuff" non-metallic, kevlar lined, brake pad that creates far less brake dust than the original brakes.   Does anyone know if Mazda has issued a TSB for replacing the type of brake pads? It's been several months since this question was first brought up.

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