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Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Safety Reports and Reviews



Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Reviews



Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10236639

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . was driving my 08 mazda speed 3 home from being out and when i got home smelt something burning so i looked around the inside to make sure i didn't drop a cigarette and when i didn't see any i got out and popped opened the hood and when i did the motor burst into flames giving me first degree burns across my face and left arm. nothing has been by mazda or anyone to find the source of why it happened. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13572 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L281. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in WINCHESTER, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Electrical System

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Electrical System Review #10236639

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . was driving my 08 mazda speed 3 home from being out and when i got home smelt something burning so i looked around the inside to make sure i didn't drop a cigarette and when i didn't see any i got out and popped opened the hood and when i did the motor burst into flames giving me first degree burns across my face and left arm. nothing has been by mazda or anyone to find the source of why it happened. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13572 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L281. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in WINCHESTER, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Structure

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Structure Review #10239375

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with STRUCTURE . a motor mount broke on my 2008 mazdaspeed3 causing the need for replacement on the following parts: transmission two motor mounts bypass valve vehicle wiring harness drivers side axle my dealership took pictures and sent them to mazda. mazda says the vehicle was over driven and this is why the mount failed. they will not warranty the damages and repairs. the vehicle is less than three months old. the day after the vehicle was purchased there was a noise coming from the vehicle that was abnormal. there was an appointment scheduled with the dealership to have this looked at. the motor mount failed before this appointment. this could be related to the failure. i don't feel that pictures can determine that it was not a defect. also, people drove the car before i did and that could cause the belief of being over driven. test drives with customers would be what i'm referring to. also, we don't know how hard the sales people drove the car either. there have also been reports of this same issue happening to other people. some of those were warranted. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34LX81. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10239375

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . a motor mount broke on my 2008 mazdaspeed3 causing the need for replacement on the following parts: transmission two motor mounts bypass valve vehicle wiring harness drivers side axle my dealership took pictures and sent them to mazda. mazda says the vehicle was over driven and this is why the mount failed. they will not warranty the damages and repairs. the vehicle is less than three months old. the day after the vehicle was purchased there was a noise coming from the vehicle that was abnormal. there was an appointment scheduled with the dealership to have this looked at. the motor mount failed before this appointment. this could be related to the failure. i don't feel that pictures can determine that it was not a defect. also, people drove the car before i did and that could cause the belief of being over driven. test drives with customers would be what i'm referring to. also, we don't know how hard the sales people drove the car either. there have also been reports of this same issue happening to other people. some of those were warranted. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34LX81. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Suspension

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Suspension Review #10239375

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with SUSPENSION . a motor mount broke on my 2008 mazdaspeed3 causing the need for replacement on the following parts: transmission two motor mounts bypass valve vehicle wiring harness drivers side axle my dealership took pictures and sent them to mazda. mazda says the vehicle was over driven and this is why the mount failed. they will not warranty the damages and repairs. the vehicle is less than three months old. the day after the vehicle was purchased there was a noise coming from the vehicle that was abnormal. there was an appointment scheduled with the dealership to have this looked at. the motor mount failed before this appointment. this could be related to the failure. i don't feel that pictures can determine that it was not a defect. also, people drove the car before i did and that could cause the belief of being over driven. test drives with customers would be what i'm referring to. also, we don't know how hard the sales people drove the car either. there have also been reports of this same issue happening to other people. some of those were warranted. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34LX81. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Seat Belts

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Seat Belts Review #10247675

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 24, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl*the contact owns a 2008 mazda speed 3. while driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle was struck on the rear driver's side door. the contact lost control of the vehicle and rear ended the preceding vehicle. he then immediately crashed into the road barrier. the contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt webbing would not adjust securely. also, the seat belt buckle would not release when activated. the contact sustained severe injuries. the police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a collision center. the failure and current mileages were 20,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34M081. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10255392

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 14, 2009.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . vehicle motor fails catastrophically without warning causing fire. my wife was driving her mazda speed3 at highway speed when the motor failed without warning and caused an engine compartment fire. this event happened one time, causing damage to the car the approaches its total loss value. a mazda dealer has inspected the car and found that the motor failed due to insufficient oil level; however, at the time of the failure there was no indication that the oil had fallen to low level. the dash low oil pressure indicator light did not come on until after the motor stopped running. mazda has denied warranty coverage, saying that the fault is due to the mazda dealer that performed the last oil change service did not install the oil drain plug properly. the car has not been repaired and is available for inspection. the california highway patrol stopped to provide roadside assistance. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3607 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34M381. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in ESCALON, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10274790

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2009.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . the issue first begun (05/04/09) when the engine missed fired while driving on the hwy, which cause the car to feel as if it was going to stall. after that incident, a knocking noise in the engine compartment was apparent. there was also vibration from that noise that can be felt through the pedals of the car. i brought the car to the dealer, which was sierra mazda of monrovia, ca, and i explain the whole situation, they only looked at the car for about 15mins and then said it was a clutch related issue that was not covered under warranty. i told them that the noise was a great concern to me since i read that some customer with the same model car experienced the same problems before their engine blew (tossed a rod). sure enough after few weeks, i visited the dealer for a light switch replacement and only driving a few blocks out of the dealer, right after their "full circle inspections", there was a loud bang under the car, the engine immediately shut off and smoke and oil was coming out. i had the car towed immediately back to the dealer to see what was going on. the dealer's technician put the car on the lift and you could see right through the engine block. there was a hole from one end and another on the other end. the engine has tossed a rod threw the block. there have been many owners of my car 2007-2009 mazda mazdaspeed 3 that have been experiencing blown motors and have been denied by the dealers and mazda themselves. i have also been denied by the dealer. the dealer request receipt for maintenance which i provided. since i perform my own oil changes, i gave them receipt of when i purchase my oil filters. my car when through their "full circle inspection" twice, once when the incident first happen, and second was right before the engine blew, and even the tech himself said oil life and levels were optimal. *tr.Mileage was 27769 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34MX81. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in ROSEMEAD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10342749

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2010.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my complaint is regarding my 2008 mazdaspeed3 which has smoked for about a year now whenever the vehicle is stopped at red lights. this is consistent and makes breathing difficult while waiting at stop lights since the smoke gets into the cabin during most brief stops. the issue is documented under mazda tsb 0100410 jan 10. the issue should be covered under the factory warranty; however it has not been fixed since the dealer claims they are unable to replicate the problem. i find that hard to believe since it was smoking at the dealership as i drove away from the service department. *tr.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L681. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in BROOMFIELD, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Manual Transmission

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Manual Transmission Review #10386314

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2011.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . driving normally - my vehicle is stock, never raced or abused, and only dealer-serviced. with no warning whatsoever, while driving normally in traffic, the gear shift lever broke off! i was unable to change gears at all afterwards. only through skill and luck was i able to get the vehicle off the road without incident. the manufacturer and dealer are replacing the affected parts. however, they are using the exact same parts as before (design, part #s are identical). as other owners of this vehicle have had this same problem, this is a serious quality defect, remaining unaddressed, with safety implications. *tr.Mileage was 38428 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L681. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in MADISON, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Suspension

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Suspension Review #10392039

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with SUSPENSION . 2008 mazda 3. consumer states persistent clunking noise from the suspension and two of engine mounts are coming loose *tgw the dealer determined the noise was coming from the rear shocks and replaced them. the noise, however persisted. the consumer decided to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop and they determined that both front axles needed to be replaced and there was a crack in the cv boot. the consumer then went back to the dealer to have them inspect the vehicle. the dealer determined the struts mounts, rear sway bar links, bushings and clams all needed to be replaced. *jb.Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HADDAM, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 12, 2008. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: LIBERTY MAZDA . DEALER'S CITY: HARTFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10392039

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 2008 mazda 3. consumer states persistent clunking noise from the suspension and two of engine mounts are coming loose *tgw the dealer determined the noise was coming from the rear shocks and replaced them. the noise, however persisted. the consumer decided to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop and they determined that both front axles needed to be replaced and there was a crack in the cv boot. the consumer then went back to the dealer to have them inspect the vehicle. the dealer determined the struts mounts, rear sway bar links, bushings and clams all needed to be replaced. *jb.Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HADDAM, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 12, 2008. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: LIBERTY MAZDA . DEALER'S CITY: HARTFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Driveline Constant Velocity Joint

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Driveline Constant Velocity Joint Review #10392039

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2008.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT . 2008 mazda 3. consumer states persistent clunking noise from the suspension and two of engine mounts are coming loose *tgw the dealer determined the noise was coming from the rear shocks and replaced them. the noise, however persisted. the consumer decided to take the vehicle to an independent repair shop and they determined that both front axles needed to be replaced and there was a crack in the cv boot. the consumer then went back to the dealer to have them inspect the vehicle. the dealer determined the struts mounts, rear sway bar links, bushings and clams all needed to be replaced. *jb.Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HADDAM, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 12, 2008. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: LIBERTY MAZDA . DEALER'S CITY: HARTFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Communications Horn Assembly

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Communications Horn Assembly Review #10440326

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2011.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . most cars have two horn tones, a "low" and a "high." for the us market, the mazda3/speed3 deletes the "low" tone. the remaining "high" tone is too weak to be heard by surrounding motorists. i have added an aftermarket low tone and have lost count of how many times this upgrade has prevented a crash. which makes me wonder how the nhtsa allowed mazda to sell cars in the us with such worthless horns? *tr.Mileage was 48805 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L681. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in MADISON, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10451330

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2012.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i went to shift into first gear from a stop (at a red light,) and my shifter fell off in my hand. upon disassembling the center console at the light, i found that the cast-aluminum shifter arm had broken at the insertion point for the retention pin. not only am i not the only one with this issue, but it happened to another person today (whom i'm forwarding to this site.) mazda said it's not under the powertrain warranty and because i have an aftermarket transmission mount and a cold-air intake, they won't make a goodwill adjustment (in spite of the fact that neither of those things would break it....) they have no concern over the clear safety issue, refuse to discuss other incidents and spoke to me as if this is the first car i've owned and my time would be better spent coloring on the bus. *tr.Mileage was 58800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34M581. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in NEW EAGLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Wheels

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Wheels Review #10452529

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 2011.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with WHEELS . when driving at highway speed for an extended period of time, the excessive wheel camber made the tire heat up and wear through on the inside edge, and blow out. this happened again the next day. *js.Mileage was 115000 miles. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HATFIELD, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10452530

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2011.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . when driving at highway speed for an extended period of time, something in the turbo exploded causing the engine to fail and a loss of power in highway traffic. *js.Mileage was 128125 miles. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HATFIELD, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10452916

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 07, 2010.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . broken shift lever. coming off of freeway, downshift to third and it snapped. shift lever broke at a known stress point in the design. right at the bottom of the lever where the reverse lockout pin is located. the manufacturer is claiming this is not covered under powertrain warranty. while i did have it replaced under the bumper to bumper warranty, others who are out of the standard warranty are being denied replacements even though they are still covered under the powertrain warranty. this is unacceptable as this is a known flaw and could lead to accidents in the future. having a manual transmission gear shifter break off in your hand while driving is extremely dangerous and demands immediate attention. now, seeing that you can't operate the vehicle without the shift lever, that should automatically qualify it as powertrain. let's be logical here. *tr.Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10480789

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2012.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i got into my car and went to put it into reverse and it stuck alittle. usually, i can move it slightly and it will go into gear but this time it just snapped and fell over into my lap. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L981. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in STUART, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10488689

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2012.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the shift lever broke off during a shift while driving, making it impossible to shift gears after this occurred. the fault seems to lie in the design. there is a hole in the lever to accommodate a pin which prevents accidental shifting in reverse. however the hole in the lever is a weak point and it is easy to see how the lever sheared off at that point. this problem has been reported by other drivers via online message boards. currently there is no recall. this failure is extremely dangerous and i was lucky enough to be able to pull off the road. however, this could have easily resulted in a collision. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34LX81. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10489065

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2012.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear my shift stalk fell off in my hands. i had to turn my emergency blinkers on and pull over without being able to shift gears. i was able to reach below the shift boot and feel the shifting base mechanism to move the car back in to gear once off of the road. i am currently unable to drive the car as the shift control will not stay in place. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 43250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L481. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in TROUTMAN, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10489065

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2012.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear my shift stalk fell off in my hands. i had to turn my emergency blinkers on and pull over without being able to shift gears. i was able to reach below the shift boot and feel the shifting base mechanism to move the car back in to gear once off of the road. i am currently unable to drive the car as the shift control will not stay in place. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 43250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L481. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in TROUTMAN, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10491617

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . coming up towards a stop sign on put the car in neutral like always hit brakes stop at the stop sigh then attempt to shift to 1st and the shifter just falls out. lucky for me i was 2 stop signs from my house so i was able to put take the shift boot out and get the car into 2nd and make it home. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46800 miles. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10496141

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 19, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . as i was driving on the freeway, i heard a loud pop and then a flopping noise. i pulled over to the shoulder and noticed there was oil leaking from the undercarriage and white smoke. after having the vehicle towed to the dealer, it was determined that the transmission was destroyed. after the transmission was removed, the repair technician showed me the transmission, which was literally breaking in pieces. he said that i would also need a new clutch assembly and flywheel. i don't understand how this could have happened. i do not abuse the car and maintain it well. i wasn't even shifting gears at the time of the incident. just driving along in 6th gear. unfortunately, this happened less than a month after the warranty expired (of course) and mazda would not help cover any costs for the repairs. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L781. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in BALDWIN PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10512720

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 18, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . was stopped at a stoplight. when the light changed, i went to put the car in first gear and the stick shift lever broke in half. disassembling the shifter console for examination, it appears that the shaft has broken cleanly in half at the point where it is drilled for the reverse lockout pin. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 94900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34M181. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in NEWARK, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10519519

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda, mazdaspeed3. the contact stated that while attempting to shift into reverse, the gear lever became fractured. the vehicle was coasted to a safe location where a temporary repair was performed by the contact. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the gear shift assembly would need to be replaced. the part was ordered for the repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was unavailable. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in CHINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Wheels

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Wheels Review #10526362

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with WHEELS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda speed 3. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the tpms sensor light illuminated and the front driver side tire blew out. the contact was able to pull to the side of the road. the contact towed the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that the tpms sensor had fractured and caused the blow out. the dealer also stated the remaining tpms sensors were also fractured. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was 42,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L581. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in MASON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10549466

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . shifted from 1st to second gear, shifter snapped in half. told be dealer that replacement shifter is on "galactic back order." *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38974 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34M981. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in BEAR, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine Review #10555852

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with ENGINE . defective engine/transmission mount. driving home at 45mph i suddenly felt a huge thunk and then metal pounding against metal as the car rolled. i was in the left lane of a 2 lane road and when i pressed the gas pedal to pull to the side safely all i could hear was a terrible thumping noise and the car wouldn't move. i had to stop in the left hand turn lane blocking a busy intersection. after having the car towed home i could finally pop the hood to look at the damage. the #4 (driver side) engine and transmission mount had completely failed, breaking the rear engine mount (#1) and severely damaging the #3 (passenger side) engine mount. the only thing keeping the engine from falling to the ground was the severely damaged #3 mount and the rest of the engine had landed on the chassis! picture of broken engine/transmission mount - http://i.imgur.com/mwtnubd.jpg explanation of repairs at my local mazda dealership: "customer states motor mount is broken, engine has shifted. check and advise. tow in. verified customer concern, found transmission mount has failed causing engine to drop and break left axle. also caused damage to engine mounts #3 and #1. replaced left front axle. transmission motor mount #3, and #1. test drove vehicle, repair verified" mazda has a recall for this exact issue for all mazdaspeed3s manufactured june 2006 through may 2007. my car was manufactured in september of 2007, 4 months after the recall expired... nhtsa campaign number: 07v295000. mazda recall number: 4607f. $1500 and 2 weeks later i have my car back. i called mazda usa and filed a complaint and was told they would do nothing to help. mazda knows that they have defective engine mounts in mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured after their recall expired. there are many additional complaints all over the web and in the nhtsa database yet mazda has done nothing. mazda complaint number: 149448083. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L381. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HILLSBORO, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10555852

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . defective engine/transmission mount. driving home at 45mph i suddenly felt a huge thunk and then metal pounding against metal as the car rolled. i was in the left lane of a 2 lane road and when i pressed the gas pedal to pull to the side safely all i could hear was a terrible thumping noise and the car wouldn't move. i had to stop in the left hand turn lane blocking a busy intersection. after having the car towed home i could finally pop the hood to look at the damage. the #4 (driver side) engine and transmission mount had completely failed, breaking the rear engine mount (#1) and severely damaging the #3 (passenger side) engine mount. the only thing keeping the engine from falling to the ground was the severely damaged #3 mount and the rest of the engine had landed on the chassis! picture of broken engine/transmission mount - http://i.imgur.com/mwtnubd.jpg explanation of repairs at my local mazda dealership: "customer states motor mount is broken, engine has shifted. check and advise. tow in. verified customer concern, found transmission mount has failed causing engine to drop and break left axle. also caused damage to engine mounts #3 and #1. replaced left front axle. transmission motor mount #3, and #1. test drove vehicle, repair verified" mazda has a recall for this exact issue for all mazdaspeed3s manufactured june 2006 through may 2007. my car was manufactured in september of 2007, 4 months after the recall expired... nhtsa campaign number: 07v295000. mazda recall number: 4607f. $1500 and 2 weeks later i have my car back. i called mazda usa and filed a complaint and was told they would do nothing to help. mazda knows that they have defective engine mounts in mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured after their recall expired. there are many additional complaints all over the web and in the nhtsa database yet mazda has done nothing. mazda complaint number: 149448083. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L381. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HILLSBORO, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10555852

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2013.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by MAZDA MOTOR CORP had a problem with POWER TRAIN . defective engine/transmission mount. driving home at 45mph i suddenly felt a huge thunk and then metal pounding against metal as the car rolled. i was in the left lane of a 2 lane road and when i pressed the gas pedal to pull to the side safely all i could hear was a terrible thumping noise and the car wouldn't move. i had to stop in the left hand turn lane blocking a busy intersection. after having the car towed home i could finally pop the hood to look at the damage. the #4 (driver side) engine and transmission mount had completely failed, breaking the rear engine mount (#1) and severely damaging the #3 (passenger side) engine mount. the only thing keeping the engine from falling to the ground was the severely damaged #3 mount and the rest of the engine had landed on the chassis! picture of broken engine/transmission mount - http://i.imgur.com/mwtnubd.jpg explanation of repairs at my local mazda dealership: "customer states motor mount is broken, engine has shifted. check and advise. tow in. verified customer concern, found transmission mount has failed causing engine to drop and break left axle. also caused damage to engine mounts #3 and #1. replaced left front axle. transmission motor mount #3, and #1. test drove vehicle, repair verified" mazda has a recall for this exact issue for all mazdaspeed3s manufactured june 2006 through may 2007. my car was manufactured in september of 2007, 4 months after the recall expired... nhtsa campaign number: 07v295000. mazda recall number: 4607f. $1500 and 2 weeks later i have my car back. i called mazda usa and filed a complaint and was told they would do nothing to help. mazda knows that they have defective engine mounts in mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured after their recall expired. there are many additional complaints all over the web and in the nhtsa database yet mazda has done nothing. mazda complaint number: 149448083. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L381. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in HILLSBORO, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10577559

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2014.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by Mazda Motor Corp. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . stopped at a stoplight, i attempted to shift in to first gear. while shifting, the transmission select lever sheered at the insertion point to the transmission at the retention pin. i was left with a stick shift that was completely removed from the car and immobile. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34M181. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in POWAY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10621571

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 09, 2014.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by Mazda Motor Corp. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . while shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd gear, shifter lever sheared, and detached, at the retaining pin. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L381. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Unknown Or Other

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10639364

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by Mazda Motor Corp. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . i have a 2008 mazdaspeed 3 with a manual transmission. while i was driving to work on 9/9/2014, the steel rod that the shifter knob is attached to sheared off suddenly while i was shifting from first to second. this left the transmission in neutral and i had no power since i couldn't shift into gear. this was a very dangerous situation since i was traveling through an intersection in heavy traffic. luckily, i avoided an accident and coasted to a stop. the car had to be towed home. the steel shaft separated completely in two without any warning. the break occurred right where the shaft has a hole drilled through it for the metal pin that locks it into the lower part of the shifter assembly. i have saved the broken part and i also took photos of it at the time of the incident. i'm very concerned that this part, which is critical to the safe operation of the vehicle failed without warning while i was driving. this appears to be a serious design or manufacturing defect. there are other reports of similar shifter failures for this year/model car on internet forums. i reported this problem to a mazda customer service representative via mazda's customer experience hotline on 9/9. i emailed them a description of the problem and sent photos of the part. i also showed the part to my local mazda dealership, lee johnson mazda in kirkland, wa and they confirmed that the part should not have failed in this fashion. i have made repeated follow up calls to the mazda customer experience hotline and on 9/26 they have informed me that mazda will not investigate the issue and is not interested in examining the failed part. the case file number they gave me is 1-13602478..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L181. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in KIRKLAND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10641487

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2014.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by Mazda Motor Corp. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the shift lever complete broke off and no longer had any affect on engaging any of the gears. i was stopped at a light and it broke when i tried to engage 1st gear out of neutral. luckily i was able to feel for the shift cable mechanism through the leather shifter boot and engage 3rd gear. limped home in 3rd..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34L781. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 Power Train Review #10650101

MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2014.MAZDA MAZDASPEED3 2008, manufactured by Mazda Motor Corp. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . as i was slowing down to make a right turn i placed the car in neutral. after making the turn and going to put the car back in gear the shifter breaks at the point where the pin goes in above the ball. i do not track my car nor shift hard ever. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84332 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JM1BK34M181. Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2008 problem was reported in CALCIUM, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.


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