2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDASPEED3 years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3. That ranks 7th out of 7 MAZDASPEED3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 57,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 67% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls (1)
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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 swing arm that attaches the driver's seat to the left-side seat runner unexpectedly detached. Close inspection revealed that this was caused by a weld failure / metal fatigue at the point where the arm was welded to the rod that runs below the cushion. The seat is now unstable and rocks in an…
Driver seat collapses backwards when rear-ended while stationary on interstate and remains fully reclined after collision. Attempts to retract the seat into normal driving position is unsuccessful as the seat no longer locks into position. The only position where the seat locks into place is in the…
Summary: insufficient corrosion protective coating was applied to the ends of the external cylinders of the rear hatch/lift gate gas stay dampers (lift supports). If water containing road salt enters, it can cause corrosion. Over time, increased corrosion may eventually cause it to break as the…
Other Mazda MAZDASPEED3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 MAZDASPEED3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 MAZDASPEED3 | 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 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Owners most often report seats, structure problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.