Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 108 owner complaints for the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 (model years 2007–2013). The most reported problem area is power train (42 complaints), followed by seats (18 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (38), 2008 (33) and 2010 (32). Among model years at least two years old, the 2013 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mazda MAZDASPEED3 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 42 | 3 of 7 | |
| Seats | 18 | 1 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 2 of 7 | |
| Structure | 11 | 4 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 7 | 3 of 7 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V082000 | Feb 9, 2017 | Seats | 2010–2011 | 173,859 |
| 16V644000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate | 2010–2011 | 580,455 |
| 11V329000 | Jun 15, 2011 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2008 | 103,300 |
| 07V295000 | Jul 10, 2007 | Engine and engine cooling | 2007 | 5,700 |
| 07V052000 | Feb 15, 2007 | Equipment | 2007 | 1,700 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.