9.4

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,375 miles

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problem #4

Sep 152007

MAZDA3

  • miles
Air conditioner started blowing hot air, the evaporator had failed. It is mounted in front of the radiator and I paid $600 to have it replaced since I'm in Florida and you cannot live here without it, especially since the interior is black. It is frustrating and expensive and not what you expect for a car that was less than two years old. Very disappointing!!!!!!

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #3

Jun 082005

MAZDA3 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 5,000 miles
Hi I have a Mazda 3S 4 dr sedan build date March-2005 the ac in this car is non functional and does not work there are lot of complaints for this same issue same car over the internet and looks like dealers as well as Mazda is not taking a note of it I went to dealer with this problem and after their testing they told me that ac is working normal which is not correct.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 122005

MAZDA3

  • miles
In adequate air conditioning cooling compressor cycles on for only 10 seconds regardless of environmental conditions. Dealers/Mazda hq denies any issue.

- Point Roberts, WA, USA

problem #1

Aug 012005

MAZDA3 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles
The air conditioner is not cold. My dealer replaced my evaporator and it is still the same. Been back to the dealer many times and they say that the A/C in spec. 40- 45C.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA