possible recall???

[mader]

Hey all...
I just got a message on my answering machine from my mazda dealer. She said there is a concern with the transmission and that I need to take the car in . I didn't complain about any problem, so I'm wondering if anyone has heard about a confirmed recall for the Mazda3 tranny (5-speed)?

 

[goldwing2000]

News to me...

I just left my dealer and they didn't say anything.

 

[Dave2521]

Ive been noticing that sometimes it doesnt want to go into first sometimes when im getting ready to go. And also when going from 4th to 5th it seems like it pops into gear but it doesn't... Id like to hear updates on what your dealership tells you.

 

[Tonys3]

Intresting, keep us informed please, a couple times i have grinded gears going into 3rd , (i have been driving manuals for 9 years)

 

[Nathan G]

Intresting, keep us informed please, a couple times i have grinded gears going into 3rd , (i have been driving manuals for 9 years)

Wow! Same here! I thought it was just me, but I've been driving a 5spd for 7 years. (confused)

 

[cochizzle]

ive noticed that reverse never seems to want to engage unless i run through the gearbox a little

 

[enigM@]

sounds like similar problems with the proteges

 

[Nathan G]

ive noticed that reverse never seems to want to engage unless i run through the gearbox a little

That's with every mazda, even the Miata and RX-8. I think it goes away after 7k miles.

 

[RonH]

That's the same problem the ZX2 had, using a Mazda 5 speed tranny. So I guess it's the norm. My buddy's '92 Mustang 5.0 had the same problem when it was new.

 

[zoomee]

Shifting Problems

My 5 door got to just over 500 miles and the transmission started to feel like it was filled with setting concrete when going from 1 to 2 to 3. All the other gears are fine and the transmission makes no abnormal noises. The problem occurs whether the engine is running or not so it could be with the shifting linkage.

This morning I couldn't shift out of first gear! I Googled the the symptoms and found some consumer complaints with more or less the same problem. The NHTSA lists no Defect Investigations or TSB's. The car is at the dealer now. I'll post the results.

 

[batmang]

ive noticed that reverse never seems to want to engage unless i run through the gearbox a little

this has happened with every manual ive ever driven. its just a manual thing. i dunno why, but for me, they all do this.

 

[blizz81]

this has happened with every manual ive ever driven. its just a manual thing. i dunno why, but for me, they all do this.

Ditto, pretty much. I always thought it was in the area of the reverse gear not needing and therefore not having a synchromesh (or if so, nothing like a triple-cone). But I should be careful here lest I miseducate - I'm no tranny guru.

I'm still kind of watching out on the 2-3 synchro scratching that some people seem to be reporting. It doesn't seem to be as rampant, widespread, or ominous as say, the synchro issues in the RSXs (which themselves, are more or less manifested frequently on forums and not so much if you go and ask your average everyday RSX owner).

Other things seem not to be cause for concern, though I might have to watch zoomee's issue/search for similar reports.

 

[zoomee]

Latest on Bad Transmission

After 3 days in the shop the dealer finally said that they were going to have to take out the transmission and disassemble it to diagnose the problem. I told them they should just replace it and let Mazda do R&D on their time, not mine. I also complained about the crappy loaner they gave me to which the dealer replied there was nothing they could do. That did it! I contacted MazdaUSA and gave them an earfull. Next thing I know the dealer has arranged for me to get an upgraded loaner (Volvo S40, what irony, as this is the same chassis as the 3). I have also informed the dealer that I want the new rear brake pads that Mazda has released to correct the accelerated wear of the rear brake rotors. We'll see......

 

[bvmazda3]

I have also informed the dealer that I want the new rear brake pads that Mazda has released to correct the accelerated wear of the rear brake rotors. We'll see......

How would you know if you have these pads already? Did they all get them past a certain build date?

 

[zoomee]

Brake Pads

How would you know if you have these pads already? Did they all get them past a certain build date?

I've heard that any 3 built prior to mid March will have the bad pads. The new pads should be available to the dealers at this time. The part number is BPYK-26-48Z. I guess the dealer won't put them in unless you specifically ask for them. Perhaps if everyone filed a complaint with the Office of Defects Investigation at the NHTSA (www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov) Mazda would be forced to issue a TSB which would provide leverage with the dealer. I filed one for the brakes and one for the transmission 2 days ago. So far there has been only one other complaint filed but I keep hearing that alot of us are experiencing the problem. If the NHTSA would get 100 complaints that would do it!

 

[skoot]

i hate you people who whine about your problems tough luck you bought the car so stop crying like a little girl if you dont like the car sell it

 

[Dave2521]

or you could just bypass the thread and not worry about it. if we b**** about our cars, what are you bitching about? (thumb) (hah) Sucka (poke)

 

[G'sMAZDA3]

yea for the past month or so theres been a squeking sound coming from the clutch pedal something is screwed up. they said they couldnt find the problem until they called the mazda hotline or something, now ive been waiting for the part for a two weeks now

 

[blizz81]

yea for the past month or so theres been a squeking sound coming from the clutch pedal something is screwed up. they said they couldnt find the problem until they called the mazda hotline or something, now ive been waiting for the part for a two weeks now

Just for a squeaking?

I wouldn't get too worried just yet. What part are they planning on replacing?

 

[Zoom Zoom Zoom]

Just like to know if Mazdas are considered to be reliable vehicles? From reading this thread, there seems to be problems with the Mazda 3.