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Report: Rattle From Rear Suspension Due to Loose Stabilizer Bar Links

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Model Years Affected: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Average Mileage: 80,135 mi (9,000 mi - 140,000 mi)

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A Loose rear stabilizer bar link can cause a rattling noise from the rear suspension while driving on rough roads. Our technicians tell us if the rear stabilizer bar and links are not found to be loose, there are updated sway bar bushings available which should correct this problem.

  • Visitor, 2005 Mazda 3, 120,000 mi

    I've had my car in to the dealer three times and they still cannot diagnose the problem. I've replaced undercarriage cowlings (front and sides) and front struts but the binding, rattling sound is still there. Listened to Car Talk and when a listener described their problem, it was diagnosed as stabilizer links - which very accurately describes my problem. Why is it so hard for the dealer to find?

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  • Visitor, 2007 Mazda 3, 53,000 mi

    My wife noticed a rattling noise from the rear of the car. The noise was more evident as we drove on rough roads and hit pot holes. It sounded as if something was rolling around in the trunk. I looked at the shocks and saw nothing wrong. The trunk was empty and no parts were visibly loose. We took it to the Dealership very frustrated since we have had no issues with this car since bought new in 2007. The Dealership told us it was a stabilizer bar link. I had never heard of or seen such a part. They replaced it. Here we are 2 yrs later now with 73,000 miles and the stablilizer bar link is broken again. This is very frustrating. What can we do to not have this problem continuously, other than sell our car?

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  • Visitor, 2010 Mazda 3, 9,000 mi

    Rattle from rear when driving over the smallest bump...taking it in soon

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  • Visitor, 2007 Mazda 3, 118,194 mi

    I'm also noticing a rattle noise from the rear of my car when doing lower speeds or going over speed bumps.

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  •  Rookie

    Sounds like the front and rear to on my Mazda 3!

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  • Visitor, 2010 Mazda 3, 25,700 mi

    rattle rattle. Took everything apart, still hear it. Bummer.

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  • Visitor, 2005 Mazda 3

    hear rattling noise from the back cannot figure out where is coming from

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  • hondoman45, 2007 Mazda 3, 44,000 mi
     Enthusiast

    Great car other than this persistent rattle from the passenger side rear of car on bumpy roads. On the highway there is no problem. This web site is very helpful.

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  • Visitor, 2007 Mazda 3, 110,000 mi

    Rattling / knocking noise coming from passenger side of rear suspension.

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  • Visitor, 2007 Mazda 3, 34,000 mi

    Rattle from passanger side rear suspension. Found loose sway bar bolts, both sides are loose- passanger side significantly more.

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