Does the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Mazda Mazda3, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 85,234 miles.

Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most transmission complaints (40), compared with 15 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Mazda Mazda3 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Mazda Mazda3, 5% of all 303 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. Median mileage at failure: 85,234 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 5% of 303
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 85,234 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Mazda Mazda3 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 24, 2009, latest Nov 10, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Nov 2023; peak Feb 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mazda3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20055 (5%)
200621 (13%)
200717 (8%)
200815 (5%)
20096 (5%)
201040 (6%)
201112 (9%)
201240 (18%)
201318 (15%)
20147 (5%)
20155 (4%)
20169 (9%)
20173 (4%)
20185 (5%)
201911 (15%)
20201 (3%)
20213 (6%)
20222 (8%)
20233 (25%)
20241 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Mazda Mazda3, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 85,234 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most transmission complaints (40), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.