2009 Mazda MAZDA3
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 115
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 115 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 145 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 166 |
| 2007 | 222 |
| 2008 | 303 |
| 2009 | 115 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 226 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
31% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system.
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Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash, while driving in the streets or in the highway, it happened today and during the last week a few...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-02
Tires
23% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems and valve.
Wheels
17% · 19 reportsService brakes
5% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Brake pedal sinks to the ground d after abs is turned on due to hard braking or after hitting a dip
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-24
Power train
5% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2009-04-17Equipment09E011000 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…
Remedy: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 13, 2009. Owners may contact thule toll-free at…
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2009-07-14Electronic stability control (esc)09V187000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and have the unit replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2009. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
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2010-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-11-29 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
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2010-09-15Steering10V374000 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…
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on September 15, 2010. Owners may contact Mazda customer assistance…
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2011-07-06Visibility11V329000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Mazda MAZDA3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E011000 · Equipment
- Recall 09V187000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
- Recall 10V374000 · Steering
- Recall 11V329000 · Visibility
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- Is the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.