2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3

2 recalls, 44 complaints - 40 TSBs

SEATS

Defect Description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing... Read more

Consequence

If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number f... Read more

173,859 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Defect Description

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, ... Read more

Consequence

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.

580,455 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Complaint Statistics

44 total complaints 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SEATS	18
STRUCTURE	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
VISIBILITY/WIPER	3
AIR BAGS	3
POWER TRAIN	2
ENGINE	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
WHEELS	1
TIRES	1

Incident date: Oct 23, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 23, 2019

Incident date: Nov 21, 2018

BLINKING AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT SHORTLY AFTER MAZDA SERVICE RECALL FOR SEAT REPLACEMENT. MAZDA DEALER REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE WHICH LATER FOUND TO BE LOOSE CONNECTOR UNDER THE SEAT. CONNECTOR WAS UNCLIPPED DURING ASSEMBLY OF NEW VEHICLE BRACKET AND NOT REINSTALLED PROPERLY. OWNER ALSO HAD... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2018

Incident date: Mar 3, 2018

WATER INTERMITTENTLY LEAKS INTO PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT.

Incident date: Aug 4, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A MINOR BRUISE TO THE RIBS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (FAIRWAY MAZDA OF SAVANNAH 10101 ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 4, 2015

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 15, 2017

WHILE DRIVING, THE SWING ARM WHICH ATTACHES THE ADJUSTMENT BAR UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION TO THE LEFT SEAT SLIDER BROKE. THE SEAT ROCKS FREELY APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT, MAKING THE SEATBELT USELESS AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY. I HAD TO REMOVE THE SEAT AND RE-WELD THE SWING ARM. THE DEA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 4, 2017

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BECAME LOOSE. WHEN SITTING DOWN IN THE CAR A LOUD CLUCK WAS HEARD AND THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVED BACKWARD. UPON INSPECTION THE WELD HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE BRACKET HAD SNAPPED. CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE DUE TO THE MOVEMENT IN THE SEAT.

Incident date: Dec 23, 2016

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE AT WELDED ATTACHMENT POINT TO ADJUSTER RAIL. MY SON'S DRIVER SEAT WAS ROCKING, I THOUGHT THAT THE LOCKING WASHER HAD FALLEN OFF AND WENT TO REPLACE, WHEN I REMOVERED THE SIDE COVER I DISCOVERED THAT THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHED THE SEAT TO THE ADJUSTER FRAME HAD BROKEN. SEARCH T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2016

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 MAZDASPEED 3 ON 10/20/2016. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I SUDDENLY REALIZED WHILE ACCELERATING IT WAS LIKE SITTING IN A ROCKING CHAIR. AFTER BEING ABLE TO CHECK IT LATER THAT NIGHT I LOOKED UP UNDER THE SEAT AND THE BRACE THAT HOLDS THE SEAT FRAME TO THE SEAT TRACK HAS COMPLETELY ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2016

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR MAKING TURNS ON THE STREET OR ON A CURVED HIGHWAY, MY DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINES BACK FROM THE BASE OF THE SEAT APPROXIMATELY 3-4 INCHES. IT'S BEEN REPAIRED (WASHER AND NUTS REPLACED) SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. TOOK IT IN TODAY (10/17/2016) AND WAS TOLD THAT I NE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA SPEED 3. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THERE WAS A SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE TWO PIECES OF METAL SCRAPING AGAINST EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK INT... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2016

DRIVING ALONG A CITY STREET, WITH MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD IN THE VEHICLE, AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER SEAT BRACKET BROKE. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE IN A PREVIOUS MAZDA BEFORE, A 2003 PROTEGE5. IN ATTACHED PHOTO, THE BRACKET ON THE MIDDLE-RIGHT SHOULD BE WELDED ON TO THE BAR-SECTION IN THE MIDDL... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2016

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. UPON SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, I HEARD A "POP" SOUND. THE SEAT NOW MOVES APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES FORE AND AFT UPON BRAKING AND ACCELERATING.

Incident date: Dec 23, 2015

AFTER GETTING INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND DRIVERS SEAT BECAME VERY LOOSE. UPON INSPECTION, FRONT LEFT BRACKET FOR VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT WAS BROKEN IN HALF. LOOSE SEAT WOULD SHIFT DURING BRAKING AND ACCELERATION, AN UNCOMFORTABLE AND DANGEROUS SITUATION.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2015

I HAVE A 2010 MAZDASPEED 3. AT ONLY 5 YEARS OLD THE CLEAR COAT IS ALREADY PEELING HORRIBLY ON THE HOOD AND NOW STARTING ON THE FENDERS AND TRIM GOING ALONG THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE THE VELOCITY RED PAINT AND CANNOT BELIEVE THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING THIS BADLY WITHIN ONLY 5 YEARS. VEHICLE IS KEPT UNDE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2015

Incident date: Dec 14, 2015

THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT STARTED ROCKING BACK AND FORTH AFTER HEARING A LOUD CRACK SOUND. CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE SEAT IN THE CAR REVEALED THAT THE WELD ATTACHING THE ADJUST AND THE SEAT FAILED. CONTACT MAZDA AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX DESPITE NOTING IT IN A SERVICE BULLETIN TSB #09-049/10 TITLED "2010 ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2013

DASHBOARD IS MELTING, THE GLARE FROM IT MAKES IT HARD TO SEE TRAFFIC UP AHEAD AND IS VERY DISTRACTING AT TIMES. DEALERSHIP SAID IT IS A COMON PROBLEM WITH MAZDA VEHICLES, USING VISORS TO COVER THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT STOP THE MELTING. INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IS EXTREMELY STREAKY DUE TO THE DASH MEL... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2013

Incident date: Jul 1, 2014

DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND TURNING INTO A STICKY GOOEY MESS THAT VERY GLOSSY AND CREATING A LARGE AMOUNT OF REFLECTIVE GLARE. THE REFLECTIVE GLARE OFF THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD ON BRIGHT OR SUNNY DAYS.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2014

Incident date: Sep 7, 2015

WHILE DRIVING UNDER TYPICAL CONDITIONS, NAVIGATING A TURN AT SPEED, A POPPING NOISE SOUNDED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BEGAN TO WOBBLE, SEEMINGLY PIVOTING AT A POINT IN THE BACK, RIGHT AREA OF THE SEAT. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE SEAT MOUNT ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2013

MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING NOW FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. IT IS GETTING WORSE. I LIVE IN FLORIDA. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT FROM MAZDA AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE. THE MELTING DASHBOARD CAUSES EXTREME GLARE ON SUNNY DAYS. ENOUGH TO AFFECT VISIBILITY OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. SINCE IT IS LITERALLY COOKI... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2015

I WAS IN THE VEHICLE ABOUT TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THE SEAT SUDDENLY FELT LOOSE. THE SEAT ITSELF WILL ROCK BACK AND FORTH A FEW INCHES AND GENERALLY FEELS UNSTABLE. I LOOKED UNDER THE SEAT AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE 4 SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS (CONNECTS THE SEAT PORTION TO ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2015

THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER IS OPERATED BY A LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. THE LEVER ROTATES A ROD WITH TWO BRACKETS (ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT) WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE BAR ON ONE END AND PINNED TO THE SEAT ADJUSTER BASE. THE BRACKET CRACKED AT THE BASE OF THE WELD ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE SEA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2015

Incident date: Jun 17, 2015

WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A SLIGHT POP FROM UNDER THE SEAT. UPON ROUNDING A CURVE, THE ENTIRE DRIVER SEAT ROCKED LOOSE 7 TO 8 INCHES SIDEWAYS. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CAREFULLY DRIVE BACK TO MY HOME. I DISCOVERED THAT INSTEAD OF BOLTS & LOCKNUTS, THE SEAT IS SECURED TO THE SEATFRAME RAILS W... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2014

WHILE I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY I FELT THE SEAT MOVED BACK I ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPEN LUCKILY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. I WENT TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM ABOUT THE SEAT THEY SAID ITS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY I HAVE TO PAY 800 PLUS LABOR TO FIX THE SEAT. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPEN... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2014

I WAS TAKING A CLOVER-LEAF OFF-RAMP WHEN I HEARD A SNAP (OR POP) AND FELT MY SEAT ROCK BACK ABOUT 3 INCHES WITH MORE INCHES TO GO BACK. I TOOK MY 2010 MAZDASPEED 3 INTO MORRIE'S MINNETONKA MAZDA IN ORDER FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE PART THAT HAD BROKEN. THE WASHER CAME LOOSE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2013

THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MELTING AND CAUSING A GLARE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Incident date: Nov 21, 2013

THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MELTING AND CAUSING A GLARE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Incident date: Jul 28, 2014

DASHBOARD IS MELTING. HAS STICKY RESIDUE ALL OVER DASHBOARD. DURING DAY THE GLARE MAKES IT HARD TO DRIVE. *TR

Incident date: Jun 1, 2013

THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD OF MY 2010 MAZDA3 IS MELTING! THE MAJORITY OF IT HAS MELTED INTO A THICK TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE; THE REST OF IT HAS BECOME VERY SOFT, WITH A STICKY THICK GLUE LIKE TEXTURE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE SEEN A FEW OF THESE MELTING DASHBOARDS BUT I ... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2014

WE WERE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE SEAT BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE POSITION ADJUSTMENT FRAME SNAPPED, CAUSING THE SEAT TO TIP BACKWARDS. A COLLISION WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN LIKELY TO STAY CONNECTED TO THE CAR. THE PART IN ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2014

THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN JUST THE DATE LISTED HERE. THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS (TPS) ON THIS AND OTHER VEHICLES ARE PRONE TO CORROSION AND FAILURE. THIS IS BECAUSE THE EXTERIOR STEM IS ALUMINUM AND THE INTERIOR CORE IS ANOTHER METAL (NICKEL-PLATED, PERHAPS) AND THE ENTIRE SENSOR BODY IS ENERGIZED.... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2014

Incident date: Jan 10, 2014

DRIVING WHEN SEAT MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND BEGAN ROCKING WILDLY. UPON INVESTIGATION REALIZED THE WELD HAD BROKEN. THERE IS A TSB THAT APPLIES TO MY VIN NUMBER, BUT MAZDA WANTS $700 TO REPAIR THE SEAT. THERE ARE A LOT OF ONLINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL AS ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2013

DRIVING ON MANUAL FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND THE ENGINE SPEEDS UP AND CAR TAKES OVER. THE GEARS DON'T SHIFT AND HOLDS BACK FROM CHANGING TO AUTOMATIC, BRAKING OR SLOWING DOWN. CARS COMING BEHIND SEVERAL TIMES ALMOST REAR ENDED US WITH OUR KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT. ANOTHER INCIDENT DRIVING ON HIGHWAY GOING 4... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2013

Incident date: Sep 5, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRACTURED FROM ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE SEAT FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED T... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3

40 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
200000 WHEELS	2
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER	1
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT	1

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Speedometer replacement procedure

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver??A?A?s floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided w

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in sto

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to t

350000 EQUIPMENT

A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the result of mold growth in the A/C evaporator/cooling unit which is

350000 EQUIPMENT

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

200000 WHEELS

Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manu

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

010000 STEERING

200000 WHEELS

New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in California effective September 1, 2010.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility

350000 EQUIPMENT

In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some vehicles may have a MIL illumination with DTC's P0441, P0442, P0455, or P0456 stored in memory. To determine the location of the evaporative system leak, follow the repair procedure below. P0441 - Evaporative emission control system in

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is? 2017 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A. allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO En

162610 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

CAUTION: At no point during the repair for Recall 9916H (LIFTGATE STAY DAMPER SAFETY RECALL) should "Vise-Grips" or other similar tools be used to hold the lift gate stay dampers. Use only the tools specified in the recall. Vice Grips or ot

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

118430 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:WARNING:LAMP

Excessive condensation or water within the headlamp assembly caustion

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HandsFree bluetooth module and/or text messaging troubleshooting procedure

350000 EQUIPMENT

PreMixed long life "FL22" Engine Coolant

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PreMixed long life "FL22" Engine Coolant

350000 EQUIPMENT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKING NOISE ORIGINATED AT THE POSITIONING PINS NEAR THE TOP CORNERS OF THE WIND-SHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS APPROXIMATELY 14 ?F (

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0300:00 (RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED) STORED IN MEMORY. THE VEHICLE CAN RUN NORMAL WITHOUT ANY DRIVEABILTY OR NVH CONCERN.THIS IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER PROGRAMMING OF THE PCM. TO COR

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKING NOISE ORIGINATED AT THE POSITIONING PINS NEAR THE TOP CORNERS OF THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR REAR WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS APPROXIMATELY 14 ?F (-

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A SLIGHT CLUNK/BANG/BUZZ NOISE OR JOLT FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONCERN WILL MOST LIKELY OCCUR DURING THE VEHICLES FIRST FORWARD MOVEMENT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THIS IS A NORMAL OPERATING NOISE OF TH

350000 EQUIPMENT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PASSING OVER A BUMP. THIS IS CAUSED BY DUST ENTERING BETWEEN THE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING AND STABILIZER BAR, WHICH WEARS DOWN THE BUSHING. TO CORRECT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

THE MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY (MID) AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR DIAGNOSTICS, PARTS AUTHORIZATION, AND PARTS EXCHANGE REQUIRE CONTACTING THE PROPER SOURCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE SOURCE BY REFERRING TO THE FOLLOWING TABLES.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA MAZDASPEED3

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

FAILURE OF ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT

ON JULY 2, 2007 MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA REGARDING THE LEFT HAND SIDE (LHS) ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS IN APPROXIMATELY 5,700 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 MAZDASPEED3 VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE 26, 2006 THROUGH MAY 19, 2007 (MAZDA RECALL 4607F, NHTSA RECALL 07V-29... 5).ACCORDING TO MAZDA, THE LHS ENGINE MOUNT COULD LOOSEN UNDER REPEATED LOADS PRODUCED DURING RAPID ACCELERATIONS.LOOSE BOLTS COULD PULL OUT OR BREAK, ALLOWING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO DROP ON THE LEFT SIDE.WHEN THE ENGINE DROPS, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED AND DISABLE THE VEHICLE.MAZDA WILL REPLACE THE LHS ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS IN THE RECALLED VEHICLES.IN ADDITION, THE LHS ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND BRACKET WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.MAZDA STATED IN ITS LETTER THAT IT CONTINUES TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS NO UNREASONABLE RISK OF ACCIDENT OR INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONDITION, CITING THE LACK OF ACCIDENTS AND CONTENDING THAT MOST OF THE REPORTED INCIDENTS WERE IDENTIFIED BY OPERATORS BEFORE THERE WAS ANY EFFECT ON VEHICLE OPERATION. ODI DISAGREES WITH MAZDA.ALTHOUGH ONLY ABOUT HALF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAD ENTERED SERVICE BY THE CUTOFF DATE OF THE FAILURE DATA SUBMITTED BY MAZDA, ODI'S ANALYSIS OF CONSUMER COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY CLAIM DATA IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 36 SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH REPAIRS FOR LOOSE OR BROKEN LHS MOUNTING BOLTS.ODI VERIFIED 17 INCIDENTS OF BOLT FRACTURE RESULTING IN THE ENGINE DROPPING IN THESE VEHICLES, INCLUDING AT LEAST 10 THAT RESULTED IN VEHICLE DISABLEMENT.ALL OF THE BOLT FRACTURES OCCURRED IN THE FIRST 7 MONTHS OF VEHICLE SERVICE, WITH 8 FAILING WITHIN 4 MONTHS.THESE FAILURES RESULT IN A RELATIVELY HIGH FAILURE RATE WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER ODI INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING DEFECT CONDITIONS WITH SIMILAR SAFETY CONSEQUENCES THAT RESULTED IN SAFETY RECALLS, PARTICULARLY WHEN CONSIDERING THE VERY SHORT SERVICE LIFE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION. ODI INTERVIEWED OWNERS TO FURTHER ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THE LHS BOLT DEFECT.MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE INTERVIEWED WHO EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FALL INCIDENT INDICATED THE EVENT DISABLED THE VEHICLE, SOME BEING STRANDED IN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC.AT LEAST THREE-QUARTERS OF THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO INCREASE SPEED, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN CHANGE IN ACCELERATION.EACH OF THESE DRIVERS EXPRESSED SOME CONCERNS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT, INCLUDING THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING STRUCK BY TRAILING OR CROSSING TRAFFIC.IN ONE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANES AFTER THE LHS MOUNT BOLT BROKE, STOPPING IN THE ROADWAY AFTER STRIKING A CURB. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, ODI STRONGLY DISAGREES WITH MAZDA'S CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SAFETY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT IN THE LHS ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED BASED ON MAZDA'S RECALL.ODI WILL MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MAZDA'S CAMPAIGN REMEDY AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.Read more

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 across all model years (2007, 2013).

10 Total Recalls

155 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2013	1	3	View
2012	1	6	View
2011	2	8	View
2010 (current)	2	44
2009	1	5	View
2008	1	41	View
2007	2	48	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View

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2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3

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Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA MAZDASPEED3

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 - All Years Overview

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 - Year by Year

Other MAZDA Models