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2009 Mazda Mazda3 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, 35% of all 115 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Mazda3 model years. Median mileage at failure: 39,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
40
35% of 115
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
39,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Mazda Mazda3 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2009, latest Dec 28, 2016.

2009 Mazda Mazda3 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2009Sep 2010May 2011Mar 2012Jan 2013Sep 2013Feb 2015Dec 2016
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2009 to Dec 2016; peak Feb 2011 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Mazda3 model year

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

  1. 20056 (6%)
  2. 200631 (19%)
  3. 200724 (11%)
  4. 200867 (22%)
  5. 200940 (35%)
  6. 201081 (12%)
  7. 201114 (11%)
  8. 201218 (8%)
  9. 20133 (3%)
  10. 20145 (4%)
  11. 20153 (2%)
  12. 20163 (3%)
  13. 20176 (7%)
  14. 20182 (2%)
  15. 20191 (1%)
  16. 20203 (9%)
  17. 20213 (6%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (8%)
  20. 20241 (8%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mazda Mazda3 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 39,000 miles.
Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has the most suspension complaints (81), compared with 40 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.