MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3

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2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:27.518Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2007: 38 complaints 2007 2008: 33 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 32 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 3 complaints 2013
2009: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
200738
200833
20094
201032
20115
20126
20133

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZADA SPEED3. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110531

SEATS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.

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THE DRIVER SEAT RAIL HAS BECOME LOOSE WITHIN ITS INTERNAL STRUCTURE CAUSING THE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH DURING ACCELERATION, BRAKING, SHIFTING, AND CORNERING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121018

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY ENGINE SHUT OFF ABRUPTLY. I CHECKED THE ENGINE AND FOUND A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. OIL TRAILS OUT OF THE HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE BAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151228

ENGINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

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I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY ENGINE SHUT OFF ABRUPTLY. I CHECKED THE ENGINE AND FOUND A HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. OIL TRAILS OUT OF THE HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE BAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151228

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110706 — visibility

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 HAV

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 C

Campaign 11V329000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V329000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.