2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDASPEED3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3. That ranks 2nd out of 7 MAZDASPEED3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (23 complaints, 70%), typically at around 49,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 70% | 49,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 15% | 34,385 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 31,189 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 86,234 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 13,572 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 43,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: 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.
Risk: The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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.
Other Mazda MAZDASPEED3 years
← 2007 MAZDASPEED3 · 2009 MAZDASPEED3 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 MAZDASPEED3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDASPEED3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 MAZDASPEED3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 MAZDASPEED3 | 32 | 2 |
| 2009 MAZDASPEED3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 | 33 | 1 |
| 2007 MAZDASPEED3 | 38 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDASPEED3 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.