Any issues with Mazda 3?

It is early to tell .... so far no major problems ... a few check engine lights coming on ... there is a new calibration coming for the PCM to correct this ... on assembly they overtightened the front impact sensor for the air bag system .... they are supplying new sensors ... other than that they are looking good !!

I heard premature rotor warping is starting to be common.

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I have heard about the rotor warping and the others. Not sure if the rotor problem is happening on both the sedan i and s versions as the s version has bigger brakes. Personally, I would look for a Mazda 3 with a built date of Feb. 03 (nothing older). Hopefully in new versions, all 3 problems are fixed.

"FearTurtle 2" wrote

Hummmm. Very similar problem from the Early 2000-2002 Ford Focus. In addition to premature wearing of the INSIDE front disc pads. My 2003 is making some real strange Front Disc noises, which Ford says are perfectly normal. It would be interesting to see if these two cars are having other similar chassis/suspension problems.

-- Dan

2003 ZX5 23.8k miles "Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it" - George Santyana