2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Motor (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 have been inadvertently bent during assembly. If this condition exists then over time the electrical resistance of the motor circuit 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 center at…
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,970 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving on a city road doing 35-40mph in 4th gear. I let off the gas while in 4th and coasted to about 20mph then shifted to n and stopped at a red light. When the light turned green i tried to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2018 · Power train
“I was on the highway in motion when all of a sudden my shifter broke off and i wasn't able to move. I had to call i tow”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2017 · Unknown or other
Compare Mazda MAZDASPEED3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MAZDASPEED3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 2 | 38 |
| 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 33 |
| 2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 2 | 32 |
| 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
How do I know if my 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V329000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.