Mazda CX-3 2013–2016 — technical service bulletin

Official summary

Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking / squeaking noise from the front shock absorber when driving on rough roads and/or when turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stopped. The noise may be due to: upper front strut bearing (a) damage. (cx-5 and mazda6) stick/slip between the front strut bearing and coil spring. (cx-3, cx-5 and mazda6) the bump stopper (c) may be contacting the strut bearing when the front shock absorber is compressed, causing a popping noise. (mazda6 only) the front lower arm bushing (d) is making a stick-slip noise in wet road conditions. (cx-5 and mazda6). To elimi

Vehicles covered

• 2016 Mazda CX-3
• 2013 Mazda CX-5
• 2014 Mazda CX-5
• 2015 Mazda CX-5
• 2016 Mazda CX-5
• 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
• 2015 Mazda MAZDA6
• 2016 Mazda MAZDA6