2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
41
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
The 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 has received a total of 41 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (21 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3, potentially affecting up to 103,300 vehicles.
Recall 11V329000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 103,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
41 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD DOING 35-40MPH IN 4TH GEAR. I LET OFF THE GAS WHILE IN 4TH AND COASTED TO ABOUT 20MPH THEN SHIFTED TO N AND STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I TRIED TO SHIFT TO 1ST AN THE SHIFTER WENT HALF WAY IN BETWEEN R AND 1ST, SO I SHIFTED BACK TO N AND TRIED 1ST AGAIN. THEN THE WHOLE SHIFTER BROKE OFF AND WAS JUST LAYING THERE. NOW MY CAR IS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR.
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN MOTION WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY SHIFTER BROKE OFF AND I WASN'T ABLE TO MOVE. I HAD TO CALL I TOW
I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE MY MAZDASPEED 3 SHIFTING FROM 1ST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. I SHIFTED INTO THIRD WHERE MY SHIFT BROKE AND REMAINED IN MY HAND. MY CAR STALLED OUT IN 3RD BECAUSE I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT. I TOOK OFF THE PLASTICS COVERING THE SHIFTER AND PULLED THE PLATE BACK INTO NEAUTRAL SO I COULD PUSH MY CAR TO THE LOCAL GAS STATION. MY SHIFTER ROD SNAPPED AND THE SPRING CAME OUT.
MANUAL SHIFT LEVER CAME DETACHED WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CAR STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. I WAS UP SHIFTING WHEN IT HAPPENED.
WHILE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AT LOW SPEED, THE SHIFTER FOR MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. AFTER COASTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REMOVING THE CONSOLE, I DISCOVERED IT SNAPPED IN HALF AT THE LOCATION OF THE RETENTION PIN.
Safety Rating for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-01-021-11 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MAZDA: FUEL PUMP OR PRESSURE LINE PIPE INSTALLATION/REMOVAL INFORMATION. *RM
SB-01-002-11 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
MAZDA: WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR HAVING A LONG IDLE THERE IS WHITE/BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY OIL PROBLEMS. *RM
01-022/08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P2177/P2187 (FUEL SYSTEM LEAN). *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
- 2007 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 — 48 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 (current)
- 2009 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 — 5 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 — 44 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 — 8 complaints
- 2012 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 — 6 complaints
- 2013 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 — 3 complaints
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