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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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2.3 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 18/25/20 | 22.1/35.2732/26.5644 | Premium | 3225 | MIDSIZE CARS | 16-Jun-08 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
11V329000 | MAZDA MOTOR CORP | from 01/07/2008 to 11/28/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 103300 | 07/06/2011 | MFR | MAZDA MOTOR CORP | 06/15/2011 | 06/16/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 increase up to a point that the windshield wipers would not work. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The loss of wiper function in adverse weather could potentially increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 1-800-222-5500. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Mazda 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
01-012-12 | 04/03/2012 | 10044209 | Mazda: 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 *js | 05/22/2012 | |
SSP-87 | 01/01/2012 | 10043875 | Mazda: 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. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
SB-01-018-11 | 04/27/2011 | 10039251 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
SB-01-018-11 | 04/27/2011 | 10039251 | Mazda: there is a rattle noise from the engine due to a stretched timing chain. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
SB-01-002-11 | 04/21/2011 | 10039250 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
SB-01-002-11 | 04/21/2011 | 10039250 | Mazda: 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. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
SB-01-001-11 | 04/21/2011 | 10039110 | Mazda: 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. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
SB-01-001-11 | 04/21/2011 | 10039110 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
SB-01-023-10 | 04/16/2010 | 10034005 | Mazda: determining evaporative system leak location for dtcs p0441, p0442, p0455, p0455. some vehicles may have a mil illumination with dtcs stored in memory. *pe | 10/08/2010 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
SB-01-021-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10041267 | Mazda: fuel pump or pressure line pipe installation/removal information. *rm | 09/26/2011 | |
SB-01-021-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10041267 | Ready | 09/26/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
SB-01-021-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10041267 | Mazda: fuel pump or pressure line pipe installation/removal information. *rm | 09/26/2011 | |
SB-01-021-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10041267 | Ready | 09/26/2011 | |
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
SB-02-001-12 | 01/11/2012 | 10043662 | Mazda: tpms warning light illumindated. this may be caused by damage to the valve nut and/or valve stem of the wheel. *kb | 04/18/2012 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SEATS | |||
10/18/2012 | 45000 | ||
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 | |||
05/24/2011 | 37000 | ||
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. | |||
05/24/2011 | 37000 | ||
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. |