2013 Mazda 3 Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2013 Mazda 3 Airbag Warning Light Illuminated

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

  • 2013 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.

  • 2013 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.

  • 2013 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.

  • 2013 Mazda 3 Check Engine Light/Trouble Code Due to Stuck Open Thermostat

    Some vehicles may experience Check Engine Light illumination with a trouble code indicating the thermostat is stuck open. The thermostat will need to be replaced with a modified one and there is a software update for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

2013 Mazda 3 Questions and Answers

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    2013 MAZDA 3, 2.5L, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES

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    2013 MAZDA 3, 2.0L, 4 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 75, 000 MILES

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2013 Mazda 3 Maintenance and Repair