no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER COULD POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 13, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Power train
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Suspension
2Wheels
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 23 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles21under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other MAZDASPEED3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MAZDASPEED3 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What MAZDASPEED3 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
Own a 2008 MAZDASPEED3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.