Mazda CX3 2022 Model: Engine Issues, Excessive Fuel Consumption, and Flickering Lights - Seeking Solutions and Advice

Hey there, sounds like you're in a pickle! I'd say I've got some car experience - not an expert, but I can tell my axles from my air filters. I've got a 2020 Mazda CX5, pretty close to your model, and it had exactly the same symptoms as yours not long ago. No fun, I can tell you that much! I took it to my go-to workshop and after some checks it turned out to be a battery issue. The darn thing was weak, if not defective. Not something you'd expect for a car not too many years old, but there you go. Had to cough up around 290 Euro to get it replaced. Ouch, right? But on the bright side, the problems disappeared - car starts smooth, the lights are strong and no more oddly excessive fuel consumption. Just a word of caution though, this might not be the only reason for your issues, so make sure to get a professional inspection. Right about the engine start-stop - it can be tricky. Can you let me know a bit more about your vehicle, like maintenance history, mileage, any previous issues, etc? That'll help me give some more tailored advice. Cheers!

Hey, thanks for the heads up and sharing your experience. About my vehicle, since I got it, it's been serviced regularly but my last one was a while ago. The mileage on it is 268295 km - quite a lot, I know! Prior to these issues, the car has been kind to me. It's worked really well apart from this problem. I guess my best bet would be to make an appointment with my local garage as soon as possible!

Sure thing, happy to help! Yeah, with that mileage, it's good to be aware it might not be just one issue. Regular service is super important but as you mentioned, the last one was a while back. That means time and more kilometers have passed, adding possible wear and tear. So, components like the start-stop system, alternator, or even sensors giving false alarms could be part of the problem too. Definitely book an appointment with your local garage and have them run a complete diagnostic. It'll help pinpoint the specific issues. Remember, prevents are always cheaper than cures! Fingers crossed it's nothing major like mine was. Let us know how it goes, always learning from others experiences around here. Drive safe and best of luck!

I appreciate the advice! You're right, I need to be cautious about multiple potential issues considering the car's mileage. That's gold advice about the diagnostic check, I'll have them run that first thing when I visit. I'll keep y'all updated about the fixes and their costs - hopefully they won't break the bank! Thanks for all the tips, I'll try my best to return the favor with my future experiences. Take care and safe driving to you too!