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2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-082 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 36%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 29, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting20
Structure20
Electrical system10
Steering10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2011 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.

36%repaired · 2018 Q4

Seats

Recall 17V-082 · Feb 9, 2017 · 173,859 vehicles · 62,169 repaired

Risk. If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2018 Q3

Body: hatchback/liftgate

Recall 16V-644 · Sep 6, 2016 · 580,455 vehicles · 379,110 repaired

Risk. If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2011 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

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In owners' words

What MAZDASPEED3 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT HAS ACCUMULATED A LOT OF MOISTURE (1/2 CUP OR MORE) WHICH RESULTED IN THE HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY HAD THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGE ITS A COMMON PROBLEM, SAID IT WAS A SEAL PROBLEM THAT BURNED OUT…
Complaint 11081983 · Mar 29, 2018 · 65,000 miles
EXCESSIVE ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF MOISTURE/WATER GETTING IN HEADLIGHT (PASSENGERS SIDE) CAUSING HEADLIGHT NOT TO WORK. PROBLEM FIRST BEGAN 7/1/2016. WATER GETTING INTO HEADLIGHT AND EFFECTING THE AFS SENSOR ALSO. AFS SENSOR NOT WORKING NOW. AFS SENSOR QUIT WORKING ON OR ABOUT 6/1/2017. HEADLIGHT QUIT…
Complaint 11018646 · Aug 21, 2017

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