Worst 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 57,778 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~103,300 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.
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2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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