2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3.

20082010
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3.

Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~103,300 vehicles.

11V329000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~103,300 affected

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.

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2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Seat-Related Issues (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 103,300 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazdaspeed3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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