Service and repair manuals for 21 model years of the Mazda 3, 2004 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC · 2.3L I4 — 138 cu in, DOHC · 2.3L I4 — 138 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC · 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 57 recalls, 2,995 owner complaints and 6,947 technical service bulletins are logged for the 3. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your 3 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.99 | 3 | 2.5L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 S Sedan 4-Door · I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Carbon Edition Hatchback 4-Door +17 | details → |
| 2023 | $49.99 | — | 2.5L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | 2.5 Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · Select Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door +19 | select |
| 2022 | $49.99 | — | 2.5L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | Select Hatchback 4-Door · Carbon Edition Hatchback 4-Door · Signature Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door +21 | select |
| 2021 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.5L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | 2.5 Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · 100th Anniversary Edition Sedan 4-Door · Select Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door +20 | details → |
| 2020 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door +11 | details → |
| 2019 | $49.99 | 6 | 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2018 | $49.99 | 4 | 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | Touring Hatchback 4-Door · I Touring Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door +14 | details → |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | Touring Hatchback 4-Door · I Touring Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door +13 | details → |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 6 | 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | s Touring Hatchback 4-Door · I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · I Touring Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door +13 | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | 4 | 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | s Touring Hatchback 4-Door · I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · I Touring Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door +13 | details → |
| 2014 | $49.99 | 4 | 2.5L I4; 2.0L I4 | s Touring Hatchback 4-Door · I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · I Touring Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door +13 | details → |
| 2013 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.3L I4 | GS-SKY Sedan 4-Door · i Hatchback 4-Door · I Touring Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2012 | $29.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.3L I4 | GS-SKY Sedan 4-Door · i Hatchback 4-Door · I Touring Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door +7 | details → |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.3L I4 | I Touring Sedan 4-Door · Sport GS Hatchback 4-Door · Sport GX Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door +11 | details → |
| 2010 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.5L I4; 2.3L I4 | I Touring Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door +8 | details → |
| 2009 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4; 2.3L I4 | i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2008 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4; 2.3L I4 | i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 2007 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4; 2.3L I4 | i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door · Mazdaspeed Hatchback 4-Door | details → |
| 2006 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4 | i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 2005 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.3L I4; 2.0L I4 | SP23 Hatchback 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4 | i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
Related Mazda models: Mazda 3 Sport 2009–2024
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 3 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 127
- General Information 1,901
- Accessories & Equipment 7,452
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 695
- Body & Frame 639
- Maintenance 24
- Brakes 1,589
- Restraints 1,834
- Drivelines & Axles 172
- Steering 327
- Electrical 495
- Suspension 117
- Engine Mechanical 1,081
- Transmission 492
- Engine Performance 4,390
- Loosen 180
04 / Other yearsOther 3 years
2023 Mazda 3 · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: 2.5 Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · Select Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · 2.5 S Sedan 4-Door · I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Carbon Edition Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door · i Grand Touring Hatchback 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Sedan 4-Door · Signature Sedan 4-Door · Carbon Edition Sedan 4-Door · Signature Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Preferred Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sedan 4-Door · 2.5 S Hatchback 4-Door · I Sport Sedan 4-Door · GX Sedan 4-Door · Preferred Hatchback 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2023 3. 12 complaints · 312 TSBs.
2022 Mazda 3 · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC; 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Select Hatchback 4-Door · Carbon Edition Hatchback 4-Door · Signature Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sedan 4-Door · I Sport Sedan 4-Door · Preferred Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Hatchback 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · 2.5 S Sedan 4-Door · I Sport Hatchback 4-Door · 2.0 Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · Premium Hatchback 4-Door · i Grand Touring Hatchback 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Sedan 4-Door · Carbon Edition Sedan 4-Door · Signature Hatchback 4-Door · 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Preferred Sedan 4-Door · 2.5 S Hatchback 4-Door · GX Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2022 3. 23 complaints · 420 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore 3 manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the 3 manual
Which 3 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2004 to 2024 — 21 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Mazda 3 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mazda published for the 3, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include 3 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every 3 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover 3 recalls?
57 recalls are on federal record across the 2004–2024 3, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Mazda dealers.
Why do some 3 years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 2004–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2024 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
RelatedSame-era Mazda manuals
- Mazda 2 2011–2024
- Mazda 3 Sport 2009–2024
- Mazda 5 2006–2017
- Mazda 6 2003–2021
- Mazda B2300 1994–2010
- Mazda B3000 1994–2008
- Mazda B4000 1994–2010
- Mazda CX-3 2016–2024
- Mazda CX-30 2020–2024
- Mazda CX-5 2013–2024
- Mazda CX-50 2023–2024
- Mazda CX-7 2007–2012
- Mazda CX-9 2007–2023
- Mazda CX-90 2024
- Mazda MPV 1989–2006
- Mazda MX-30 EV 2022–2024
- Mazda MX-5 2006–2024
- Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006–2024
- Mazda Miata 1990–2005
- Mazda RX-8 2004–2011
- Mazda Tribute 2001–2011
- Mazda 323 1986–1995
- Mazda 626 1982–2002
- Mazda 929 1988–1995
By year: 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013