Electric System
Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.
What Owners Say
"When I first bought the car, the headlights and interior lights would dim and pulsate when you applied the brake (at night). After taking it back to the dealer, he discovered that they had to reprogram the alternator which fixed the problem"
Anonymous, VA (2013 Mazda 3)"HID headlamp housing ruptured from undetermined cause making the headlamp inoperable. Repaired under warranty"
Jeanmarie H., IL (2013 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Head light flicker when the brakes are applied"
J S., MD (2013 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Right headlight was out after certification"
Anonymous, TN (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Headlights pulsate on and off when applying brakes. Dealer said they could fix it with a chip update for 380.00 Researched on the web and numerous complaints about this issue. Dealer and Mazda take no responsibility for power control chip not providing enough power to lighting when brakes are applied. First and Last mazda vehicle we will ever own"
Eric S., ID (2013 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"When braking the headlights flicker up and down."
Kenny M., CO (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Headlights would flicker when brakes applied. Common problem in this model. Fix was a 15 minute reprogramming at the dealership for $34."
Nevin P., VA (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Pulsating headlights with brakes applied"
Anonymous, OK (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Headlights got brighter or dimmed when I braked"
Anonymous, WI (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Known manufacturuing problem with Mazda 3 2013 when brakes are applied when headlights are on it causes a pulsating of headlights enough that it looks like you are flashing your brights.Mazda provides a 400.00 update to its electronics to fix what they should have to fix under warranty. I took my car to the dealer after 5 monthes of owning it and at that time the charge was 340.00 for an update that should be provided for free. First and LAST Mazda I will ever buy. What a disappointment when a highly recommended vehicle is not supported by the dealership or manufacturer"
Anonymous, ID (2013 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Driver's Seat overheated. Had to leave car several days while part ordered and then installed"
Anonymous, PA (2013 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"RANDOM: key battery low indicator..Unable to lock car..(2x)..back door closes yet NOT LOCK indicate on dash..cannot recreate at will -all random anomalies"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Entire car electronics failure tied to the charging system"
Anonymous, CO (2013 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"It needed a new battery after only 1.5 years. Also the car battery died around the same time"
Anonymous, MD (2013 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The door locks stopped operating electronically. The doors could be locked and unlocked only with a key. Because of the way Mazda installs electronics, the controlling chip was in the ENGINE computer, not in the door. As a result, a very expensive fix was required. My independent mechanic service said their staff hate working on Mazdas for that and other reasons."
Priscilla W., MN (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.3-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Doors would not unlock in freezing temperatures when grabbing the driver side door handle."
Anonymous, PA (2013 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The door locks stopped working. They didn't respond to the electronic key. The only solution was to replace the computer part in the car itself, buried deep -- and expensively -- in the main computer"
P W., MN (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.3-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Low tire pressure indicator would light up, at first Personally pumped air back up, reucrring indicator two days..Dealer could not find problem initially. Brought it back prior to long distance trip,narrow metal piece was found to be the culprit.FI"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It's always on, and therefore never helpful."
Priscilla W., MN (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.3-L 4 Cyl turbo)
"Headlight out, center back brake light out"
Anonymous, TN (2013 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)