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2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls and problems

1 recall and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

1
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

NHTSA campaign 11V329000 · reported June 15, 2011 · MAZDA MOTOR CORP · 103,300 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 13, 2018 · Power train · 99,500 miles

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 1ST AGAIN. THEN THE…

Dec 21, 2017 · Unknown or other · 86,234 miles

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

Apr 27, 2017 · Unknown or other

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 PUSH MY CAR TO THE…

Jun 14, 2016 · Power train · 43,000 miles

MANUAL SHIFT LEVER CAME DETACHED WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CAR STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. I WAS UP SHIFTING WHEN IT HAPPENED.

Jul 25, 2015 · Power train · 86,000 miles

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.

MAZDASPEED3 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007 23810
2008 13312
2009 1400
2010 23200
2011 2500

Across all years, the 2007 MAZDASPEED3 has the most complaints (38). All Mazda MAZDASPEED3 years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, the most recent reported on June 15, 2011 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (23 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (5).
How many 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 33 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 13, 2018.