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#BS-2009-MAZMAZ-373A2009 Mazda Mazda3
Based on reports from 140 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 140 complaints, 13 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
transmission failure
3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10
clutch failure
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
rear view mirror broke off-broke windsheild
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
34 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 36K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (48 reports) • Median: 36K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (34 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2009 Mazda Mazda3: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 36,110 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 36K-mile mark.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Issues
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
EQUIPMENT
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM". THE YAW RATE MEASURED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SINE WITH DWELL STEERING INPUT EXCEEDED THE TEST STANDARDS.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Mazda Mazda3 is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 140 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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