Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"The ABS unit/pump failed resulting in a very low, soft pedal. I replaced it with a used unit and all is fine now."
Anonymous, NY (2010 Mazda 3 Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Brakes slowly became quite squishy. Had them replaced (also it was time for new breaks); still squishy. Lines bled, Master Cyl replaced; still squishy. Did some research on forums, and others who had the problem said it ended up being an ABS module problem. Temporary solution is to get up to speed and then brake hard. This temporary solution solved the squishy problem."
Anonymous, WA (2010 Mazda 3 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Abs and traction control system were not working. I was driving with conventional breaks until the repairs were made."
Anonymous, LA (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"warning light only"
Anonymous, TX (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Antilock indicator comes on. TSB issued on problem. Dealer to correct"
William H., FL (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The dashboard lights indicating that the stability control and antilock braking systems are not operational are on most of the time when the car is operating"
Anonymous, CA (2010 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"computer failure"
Stanley F., FL (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Failure of ABS control module"
Kent R., FL (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"ABS warning light came on. Had a bad sensor"
Anonymous, FL (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"ABS computer failed and had to be replaced"
Anonymous, FL (2010 Mazda 3 SV 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"ABS pump failure; known issue for this model year of Mazda 3 (TSB issued in 2013)"
Dan D., TX (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Seized rt real caliper found by dealership during routine service. Had rear brakes replaced at same time."
Anonymous, ON (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Caliper slide pins froze, causing uneven brake pad wear and significantly diminished brake performance. I repaired this issue myself."
Anonymous, (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"left front caliper froze up and damaged the rotor"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced all 4 calipers due to leaking brake fluid"
Anonymous, KS (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Stuck rear caliper; needed replacement, along with pads and a leaking brake line"
Dan D., TX (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Needed to be replaced"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I seem to have needed to replace the calipers twice inside of 3-4 years of use. Car is only used for commuting from work to home, principally highway driving"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Master brake cylinder had to be replaced twice."
Anonymous, MD (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Brake master cylinder was going bad for nearly a year. Brakes felt soft. The dealer could not confirm that replacing "˜"˜tis part would resolve the problem."
Anonymous, VA (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Sudden loss of brake pressure because of a leak in the master cylinder."
Anonymous, PA (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Brake pedal became spongy, but did not stop working. Drove it to the dealership with no problems to get fixed."
Joel L., NC (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Master cylinder had to be replaced"
Robert C., MD (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Brake pedal suddenly without warning went the whole way to the floor with no resistance and I had to use the e-brake to stop the car. A leak had developed in the master cylinder. New master cylinder fixed the problem"
Anonymous, PA (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I replaced my brakes after 20 years of use. Just normal brake wear."
Anonymous, (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"When I stooped at a gas station to put air in a tire the mechanic noticed that my brake pads were worn."
Anonymous, (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"When washing the car I noticed the left front brake rotor had a groove in it. I had the front brake pads and rotors replaced."
Anonymous, FL (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"brakes lasted longer than most in a similar situation"
Joel N., KY (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"brakes seam to wear rather quickly,more than i have been used to on other vehicles"
Garry D., NL (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Grinding sound backing up"
Steve A., OK (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"again brake pads are expected to be relaced but the rotors should last longer"
Tom J., PA (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"My brakes wore through in only four years of normal driving. My rear brakes wore through unevenly compared to the front brakes (in fine condition) and did not wear evenly along the individual brake pad"
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Anonymous, ON (2010 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The brake pads and brake system seems to wear down quickly and constantly needs replacing"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Unknown problem that is reoccurring. Losing brake fluid routinely."
Robert C., MD (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Front rotor broke into 2peices when making turn"
Thomas V., NH (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"When i went to replace rotors all 4 of them were seized to hubs, why doesn't the factory put any anti-seize on cars and trucks?"
Kevin L., ON (2010 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rotors were shot. Should last more than 5 years and 33000 miles. Terrible"
Tom J., PA (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"had a rotor replaced in October 2014 and again in April 2015 but covered under warranty from garage"
Garry D., NL (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I've had to replace the rotors twice since we've own this car for the last five years. Don't think it's my wife's driving, but it could be a factor"
Anonymous, OR (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rotors had to be turned on the first brake replacement. This should happen on the 2nd replacement"
Anonymous, CA (2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Squeaking/grinding was related to stuck caliper and mis-aligned rotors"
Dan D., TX (2010 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"ABS not working anymore."
Anonymous, MD (2010 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)