2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls and problems

The 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 Mazdaspeed3 model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
33complaints
1crashes
2fires
2injuries
48,805median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Visibility

Jun 15, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V329000 · 103,300 vehicles

Problem: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 MAZDA3 and MAZDASPEED3 vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2008, through November 28, 2008. The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor May have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit May increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.

Original NHTSA wording

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 7, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2008. THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THEN OVER TIME THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE MOTOR CIRCUIT MAY INCREASE UP TO A POINT THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK.

Risk: The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 15, 2011. Owners May contact Mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500.

Mazda safety recall no. 6411F.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train23
Engine5
Electrical System2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Wheels2
Fuel System1
Seat Belts1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008: 3 complaints20082009: 2 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20102011: 3 complaints20112012: 7 complaints201272013: 7 complaints20132014: 5 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162017: 2 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20181

2008 vs. other Mazda Mazdaspeed3 years

2007: 38 complaints2007382008: 33 complaints20082009: 4 complaints20092010: 32 complaints20102011: 5 complaints20112012: 6 complaints20122013: 3 complaints20133

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, the latest from Jun 15, 2011 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (23), engine (5), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.