Worst 2009 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
WHEELS
TIRES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 34 | 3 | — | 41,403 mi | |
| WHEELS | 19 | — | — | 53,736 mi | |
| TIRES | 13 | — | — | 33,930 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 10 | — | — | 41,492 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 64,750 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | 1 | 53,512 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 33,588 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 25,288 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 48,732 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 42,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | — | 80,267 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 11,333 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 47,886 mi | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 3 | — | — | 48,703 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 30,667 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | 1 | — | 36,617 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 55,706 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | 2 | — | 1,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 62,709 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 30,534 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | 29,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 5,178 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 18,050 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2009 Mazda Mazda3
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~318,300 vehicles.
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.
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Other Mazda Mazda3 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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