Does the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 70% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 49,600 miles.

Which Mazda Mazdaspeed3 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has the most transmission complaints (23), compared with 23 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 70% of all 33 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 7 Mazdaspeed3 model years. Median mileage at failure: 49,600 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 70% of 33 complaints
All complaints this year: 33
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 49,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2008, latest Apr 13, 2018.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Apr 2018; peak Mar 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mazdaspeed3 model year

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

200717 (45%)
200823 (70%)
20091 (25%)
20102 (6%)
20110 (0%)
20123 (50%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 70% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 49,600 miles.
Which Mazda Mazdaspeed3 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has the most transmission complaints (23), compared with 23 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.