2011 Mazda 3 Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2011 Mazda 3 Airbag Warning Light Illuminated

    Damaged wiring to the seat belt pre-tensioner sensor may cause the Airbag Warning Light to illuminate.

  • 2011 Mazda 3 Vibration Felt at 55 mph

    A vibration felt at 55 mph may not be a tire problem. Mazda has revised motor mounts available which may help remedy this problem.

  • 2011 Mazda 3 Rattle From Rear Suspension Due to Loose Stabilizer Bar Links

    A loose rear stabilizer bar link can cause a rattling noise from the rear suspension while driving on rough roads. Our technicians tell us if the rear stabilizer bar and links are not found to be loose, there are updated sway bar bushings available which should correct this problem.

  • 2011 Mazda 3 Rear Brakes Squeaking

    The rear brakes can squeak because the rear brake pad may be contacting the brake rotor . A burr on the backing plate of the brake pad can prevent the pad from seating in the bracket properly causing the contact with the rotor. The backing plate and the pad support hardware can be deburred in the contact areas. Mazda has also released revised brake pads.

  • 2011 Mazda 3 Defective Engine Mount May Cause Excessive Vibration/Noise

    Excessive engine vibration or knocking noises heard while the engine is idling, being started or switched off are usually caused by a defective engine mount at the top right side of the engine. A redesigned engine mount is available to alleviate this problem.

  • 2011 Mazda 3 Ignition Switch Failure May Cause Key Reminder to Chime Continuously

    Internal failure of the ignition switch may create a condition where the key reminder continues to chime even though the key is removed. In addition, the doors cannot be locked with the keyless entry system. Replacing the ignition switch with an updated switch is the typical repair.

2011 Mazda 3 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Mazda 3 Cooling Fan Stays On After Cars Off

    2011 MAZDA 3, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 116, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, stays-on

    My cooling fan stays on for twenty to thirty minutes after I turn my car off. It does this about 80% of the time and usually when the cars has been on for more than twenty minutes. It’s been going..

  • Mazda 3 Excessive Exhaust Steam

    2011 MAZDA 3, 2.5L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 130, 000 MILES

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    My car is in the shop and they are having trouble confirming head gasket issue. I am experiencing excessive white exhaust steam. Both at startup and driving for over twenty minutes. Also sputtering ..

  • Mazda 3 Tires

    2011 MAZDA 3, 97, 000 MILES

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    I have brand new tires and I was putting air in them and I can see the rim. Is that normal? Image (Click to enlarge) @media(max-width: 960px) { .a..

2011 Mazda 3 Maintenance and Repair