Too many problems

[matiK]

Hi guys i recently purchased a 2010 mazdaspeed 3 at the end of august. I just hit 3k miles on it and have had multiple problems:

1. Steering was misaligned within the first week
2. Problem with brake pads so they sanded it down and lubricated it (made loud creakin noise whenever the car rolled back slightly)
3. rear shock blew out

Again i just hit 3k miles.. anyone else had these problems? I am kind of getting sick bringing it in to the dealership
I have been only driving the car around college campus so it's not like im pushing the car hard or anything

[wingzero_]

Sorry to hear of your problems. Humans are only ~66% efficient, so there are going to be problems with what they build and manufacture. My 2.5 was to the dealer 3 times in the first couple weeks of owning it. Just hang in there and it will all work out in the end.

[catchphrase]

Haven't had any of those problems but thankfully none of them are serious. An alignment, new brake pads, and a new rear shock. Depending on how long you keep your car, you may revisit these again.

[dunston]

Once the dealer fixed your problems you should be ok. There is no reason for your new car to have issues.

[lwrees72]

I'm pushing 3,800 miles (purchased 9/11) and mine is running like a champ!

[Maserati]

Haven't had have any issues with mine. I wonder if maybe somebody else abused your car during a test drive before you bought it .

[nosubstitute959]

I'm at 14.5 k almost and no issues *knocks on wood*.....but yeah, like others have said, it's better to have those kind of problems than some other serious ones.

[matiK]

haha nah im hoping in the 7miles that were on it, it wasnt abused THAT much!!!

[matiK]

but yea im hoping there arent anymore problems (crosses fingers)

[Goose]

I also purchased a Mazdaspeed 3 this summer. My current odometer reading is about the same as yours.

My 'speed 3 had an alignment issue (steering wheel was slightly off center). Dealer corrected with a free alignment soon after purchase. No alignment issues since.

My brakes groaned for the first six to eight hundred miles. Based on reports from other owners, this brake noise is normal and goes away after the break-in period. I'm not sure if your brake noise is the same as what I experienced.

Sorry about your shock.