2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Tires:valve (1) · Seats (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2011-06-15 · campaign 11V329000 · 103,300 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (29)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2023-02-28 · 09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer replacement procedure
Equipment 2021-08-17 · 09-025-21-3824 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverã¢ââs floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-006-21-3779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. for new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodica
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-005-21-3778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the mazda dca-8000pm is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda dca-8000pm is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a warranty code.
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-04-30 · Wheels · 4,000 mi“something is wrong with the design of the car...after around 4, 000 miles i needed new tires because they were wearing unevenly. with every new replacement i've gotten, they definitely have worn before they should have worn out...tire people say they are wearing unevenly and they see this with mazdas.…”
2015-12-28 · Power Train · 110,960 mi“i was driving on the interstate and my engine shut off abruptly. i checked the engine and found a hole in the engine block. oil trails out of the hole in the engine block. smoke came out of the engine bay.…”
2012-10-18 · Seats · 45,000 mi“the driver seat rail has become loose within its internal structure causing the entire seat assembly to rock back and forth during acceleration, braking, shifting, and cornering. the issue has become more severe over the past ten thousand miles, to the point where its motion is noticeable even to passengers. *tr…”
2011-05-31 · Tires:valve · 37,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazada speed3. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the front passenger side tire was completely flat. the contact also stated that the valve stem was pushed inside of the tire. a spare…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.