2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2013 Mazdaspeed3 has 3 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 4th worst out of 7 model years. All complaints involve Structure & Body issues, and the vehicle is subject to 1 recall for lift gate supports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #4 of 7 Mazdaspeed3 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 3
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
Top 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body3 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver seat collapses backward and locks only in the fully reclined position after being rear-ended.
- Seat swing arm detaches from the seat runner due to a weld failure or metal fatigue below the cushion, leaving the seat unstable and rocking during acceleration and braking.
- Rear hatch or liftgate gas stay dampers can corrode internally when road salt water gets past insufficient protective coating, risking the hatch dropping.
- All reported issues in this model year fall under the Structure & Body category, with median failure mileage at 57,500 miles.
2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2013 compared with other Mazdaspeed3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Mazdaspeed3 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2013 Mazdaspeed3, all tied to Structure & Body problems, giving it a complaint index of 50. It ranks 4th worst among the 7 model years with data, worse than 2011 and 2012 but better than 2008 and 2010.
- What recalls affect the 2013 Mazdaspeed3?
- The 2013 Mazdaspeed3 is covered by recall 16V644000 for lift gate supports that can corrode and break, causing the rear hatch to drop. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the main problem area for the 2013 Mazdaspeed3?
- All 3 complaints filed for this year fall under Structure & Body, including seat frame failures and liftgate support corrosion, with a median failure mileage of 57,500 miles.
- How does the 2013 Mazdaspeed3 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 50, the 2013 ranks 4th worst out of 7 years tracked. The 2011 model year scores best with an index of 0, while 2008 is worst at 100.