Transmission Control Module (TCM) faults are not unknown on these early Mazda 3s. Symptoms usually involve erratic shifting, a failure to select gear at all and having the car go into limp-home mode.

You could take your complaint directly to Mazda's customer relations people. You might get a hearing because the warranty had only just expired. We have heard reports of problems with shift solenoids ...

The manual transmission3 s modelsare available in Touring and Grand Touring trim and achieve 26/35 mpg city/highway, slightly lower than the 2.5L automatic model's 27/37 mpg. The 2.5-liter Skyactiv ...

If you're a control freak, late-model electronic transmissions are just what you need to modernize your classic car, and if you decide to go that route, a transmission control module is a must-have.