Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2009

Model Mazdaspeed3 made in 2009 by Mazda got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seats, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning visibility . The car has one 2.3 turbo engine.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.3 Turbo 4Manual, 6 gearsF18/25/2022.1/35.2732/26.5644Premium3225MIDSIZE CARS16-Jun-08

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
11V329000MAZDA MOTOR CORPfrom 01/07/2008 to 11/28/2008V (Vehicle)10330007/06/2011MFRMAZDA MOTOR CORP06/15/201106/16/2011
Defect SummaryMazda 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 increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work.
Consequence SummaryThe loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 1-800-222-5500.
NotesMazda safety recall no. 6411f.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01-012-1204/03/201210044209Mazda: variable timing (vvt) noise and/or timing chain noise. the repair procedure flowchart, repair procedure and warranty information have been revised. also included model mazdaspeed3 model year 2010 *js05/22/2012
SSP-8701/01/201210043875Mazda: due to wear on lock pin hole in vvt rotor or breakage of vvt case, loud ticking noise (knocking/rattle) is heard, from timing cover and/or valve (cylinder head) cover, when engine is started after cold condition. *pe04/30/2012
SB-01-018-1104/27/201110039251Ready07/13/2011
SB-01-018-1104/27/201110039251Mazda: there is a rattle noise from the engine due to a stretched timing chain. *rm07/13/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SB-01-002-1104/21/201110039250Ready07/13/2011
SB-01-002-1104/21/201110039250Mazda: while driving at low speeds or having a long idle there is white/blue smoke from the exhaust pipe. this could be caused by oil problems. *rm07/13/2011
SB-01-001-1104/21/201110039110Mazda: 2006-2007 mazda speed6. during long periods of slow speed or idling there may be white/blue smoke coming from the tailpipe. there could be problem with the turbocharger. *rm07/08/2011
SB-01-001-1104/21/201110039110Ready07/08/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SB-01-023-1004/16/201010034005Mazda: determining evaporative system leak location for dtcs p0441, p0442, p0455, p0455. some vehicles may have a mil illumination with dtcs stored in memory. *pe10/08/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SB-01-021-1106/01/201110041267Mazda: fuel pump or pressure line pipe installation/removal information. *rm09/26/2011
SB-01-021-1106/01/201110041267Ready09/26/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SB-01-021-1106/01/201110041267Mazda: fuel pump or pressure line pipe installation/removal information. *rm09/26/2011
SB-01-021-1106/01/201110041267Ready09/26/2011
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SB-02-001-1201/11/201210043662Mazda: tpms warning light illumindated. this may be caused by damage to the valve nut and/or valve stem of the wheel. *kb04/18/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS
10/18/201245000
 The driver seat rail has become loose within its internal structure causing the entire seat assembly to rock back and forth during acceleration, breaking, shifting, and cornering. the issue has become more severe over the past ten thousand miles, to the point where its motion is noticeable even to passengers.
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
05/24/201137000
 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. the vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the front passenger side tire was completely flat. the contact also stated that the valve stem was pushed inside of the tire. a spare tire was installed on the vehicle. the failure recurred on the front driver side tire. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the valve stems on all four tires were corroding and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000.
05/24/201137000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mazada mazdaspeed3. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the front passenger side tire was completely flat. the contact also stated the valve stem was pushed inside of the tire. a spare tire was installed on the vehicle. the failure recurred on the front driver's side tire. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the valve stems on all four tires were corroding and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000. sm.