2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDASPEED3 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3. That ranks 5th out of 7 MAZDASPEED3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 65,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 40% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 40% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 61,222 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 61,222 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
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.
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda m3s. While driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering pump failed…
2011 mazda 3 rear tire wear issues: car has uneven tire wear, (inside edges) even when tires get rotated, car is also aligned correctly, no front end issues. After normal driving, the tires get a bad feathering wear issue, creating uneven (inside edge) wear and premature tire usage. This should be…
The front dash separates and the manufacture won't stand by it. *tr
Other Mazda MAZDASPEED3 years
← 2010 MAZDASPEED3 · 2012 MAZDASPEED3 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 MAZDASPEED3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDASPEED3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 MAZDASPEED3 | 32 | 2 |
| 2009 MAZDASPEED3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 MAZDASPEED3 | 33 | 1 |
| 2007 MAZDASPEED3 | 38 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.