2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Mazdaspeed3 has a complaint index of 17, the second-lowest among the 7 model years with data, ranking 6th worst out of those years. NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 1 recall for this year, with suspension and tire issues the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #6 of 7 Mazdaspeed3 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (50%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Tire pressure monitoring light comes on at highway speed with a flat tire caused by the valve stem being pushed inside the tire.
- Front tires wear unevenly, with some owners needing replacements early in ownership.
- Driver seat rail becomes loose inside its structure, causing the seat to rock during acceleration, braking, and cornering, worsening over time.
- Engine develops a hole in the block, causing oil to leak out and smoke to appear in the engine bay, with the engine shutting off while driving.
2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V329000Jun 15, 2011Visibility & Wipers103,300 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
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.
Risk: The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2009 compared with other Mazdaspeed3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Mazdaspeed3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mazdaspeed3 has a complaint index of 17, one of the lowest among the 7 model years with data, and ranks 6th worst out of those years.
- What problems does the 2009 Mazdaspeed3 have?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2009 Mazdaspeed3, split between suspension and tire issues, engine, structure and body, and transmission and powertrain, with a median mileage at failure of 41,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Mazdaspeed3 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Mazdaspeed3, covering a windshield wiper motor ground terminal that may have been bent during assembly.
- Which Mazdaspeed3 model years should be avoided?
- According to complaint index data, the 2008 and 2010 model years carry an Avoid verdict, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83, while 2009 sits well below those at 17.