2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2011 Mazdaspeed3 ranks as the Best year among 7 model years, with only 5 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 2 recalls covering seat lifters and lift gate supports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #7 of 7 Mazdaspeed3 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (40%)
- Structure & Body2 (40%)
- Steering1 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear tires develop uneven, feathered wear on the inside edges even after rotation and correct alignment, reported at a median mileage of 61,222.
- The power steering warning light illuminates and the steering becomes hard to turn at low speed, traced to a failed electric power steering pump.
- Moisture builds up inside the passenger headlight housing, causing the headlight to fail and affecting the AFS sensor.
- A burned-out ballast from headlight moisture intrusion left owners without a working headlight, reported at a median mileage of 65,000.
2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V082000Feb 9, 2017Structure & Body173,859 vehicles
Seats
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
- NHTSA 16V644000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body580,455 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
2011 compared with other Mazdaspeed3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 reliable?
- NHTSA data ranks it as the Best year among 7 Mazdaspeed3 model years, with just 5 complaints and a complaint index of 0.
- What problems does the 2011 Mazdaspeed3 have?
- Owners most often reported electrical system issues, tied with structure and body issues at 2 complaints each (40% share), plus single reports on steering and suspension.
- Does the 2011 Mazdaspeed3 have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls: one for a manual seat lifter reinforcement bracket and one for lift gate support replacement, neither marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2011 Mazdaspeed3 compare to other years?
- It ranks 7th, meaning least complaint-prone, compared to 2008 and 2010, which carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100 and 83.