2011 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

The best purchase of my life. Bought this while in college as a basic sedan that I always liked the look of, and it was the most pleasant surprise of my life! So affordable, fun, peppy, responsive, and easy to maintain. It’s one of those cars that becomes your identity and a part of your personality. Maintained the car in my early 20s while going to school and had zero issues funding this car. Gas is cheap and my most major issue was the suspension needed to be redone when I hit 200k miles and because of harsh winters, I decided to put that repair money into a new AWD car. I miss the Mazda though!!! Recommend this vehicle to anyone and everyone!

I thought it would be a good value when i bought it used with 138k miles. I have a 2012 Mazda 3 sedan, 5spd manual transmission. The reverse gear has always been tempermental, sometimes having to shift into gear twice for it to go in reverse. Yesterday I tried to go in reverse, it has suddenly disappeared, transmission will not shift into gear. Everything ive read online in forums about this issue has been the same experience that Ive had, and there is no recall or fix from the factory to solve the problem. It seems Mazda is aware of the issue, and tries to give brief "work around" issues to make it go in reverse.........this is from the maker of the car lol. xxx Mazda. This has clearly been an issue on this model and they never resolved it. I checked all fluids, all linkage,etc etc. Now i have a 2000lb Mazda paperweight in my driveway, a hotel for stray cats and possum, As i am on a limited budget, i dont have the money to take it around from garage to garage to find out the problem. I WOULD GIVE THIS CAR ZERO STARS IF I COULD. DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3 FROM THE 2011 GENERATION, PAY A LITTLE MORE AND BUY A HONDA OR TOYOTA. I'D EVEN SETTLE FOR A KIA AT THIS POINT. THANKS FOR THE WORTHLESS PIECE OF JUNK MAZDA. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This car meets the needs of my Son. Affordable to purchase, a maintain, hopefully reliable, has good styling and good gas mileage. Nice car for the price.

This vehicle fits just perfect for me, my past cars have done me well but gave me xxxx at the same time lol. This car is so very good on gas my tank is still full. The mileage is very low and I’m in love with this car! Very satisfied with my purchase!

Very reliable, low maintenance! Handles very well in all new England conditions, snow, rain and dry weather! Recommend this vehicle to anyone! Great first car!

I know there’s a grand touring option but what’s the rest and what are the different specs? I’m about to buy one and I would love to know the difference since I can I Ky find used ones by now

I have owned Nissan, Toyota and last Mazda. Before I bought my car I made sure I read reviews and asked people who owned one. I don't regret buying it.

I have this car from 2013. The car is good for short and long trips, I crossed the states using this good car. It is strong car

This car met all of my needs. Easy to work on and learn to drive in. Bluetooth is a major plus. Seats are pretty comfortable, but my back tends to sweat on hot days. The worst thing about this car is the AC. Its noisy, doesn't shoot air in the right places, and is cheaply made. But it gets the job done. The best thing is the performance and how cool the interior looks. I have no problem passing cars on the highway, and around corners it feels like a go-kart.

Nice car - good looking - too bad the mechanical problems have been the straw - could it be the dealer? Thought buying a newer car (than say a 2005) would be better about having to do repairs. My son's 2002 Hyundai is in better shape than this.