Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Mazda Mazda3 has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2017 | ENGINE | JULY 11, 2011. 34443 MILES. CONSTANT RUNNING OF ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING CAUSED... |
| Mar 18, 2017 | ENGINE | 10 MINUTES AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON MY CAR LOST POWER TO ACCELERATE. I PULLED OVER AS SO... |
| Aug 3, 2014 | ENGINE | COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE ON WELL MAINTAINED MAZDA 3I AT 75000 MILES. TRAVELING ON FREEWAY IN SLO... |
| Aug 5, 2013 | ENGINE | OVERFLOW BOTTLE CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE COSTING MORE THAN 15... |
| Nov 6, 2012 | ENGINE | PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT INOP AFTER ONLY 67,000 MILES. *TR |
| Apr 27, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PASSENGER SIDE TOP MOTOR MOUNT DEFECTIVE SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE MAD ABOUT THIS THEY REPLACE IT GOES BA... |
| Apr 5, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED S... |
| Jul 13, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILURE ON 2008 MAZDA 3. *TR |
| Mar 10, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PRODUCT INVOLVED = 2008 MAZDA 3 PRODUCT BRAND NAME/MANUFACTURER = BUTCH OUSTALET MAZDA MANUFACTURE... |
| Mar 1, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE MAKES NOISE AND VIBRATION WHEN TRYING TO COOL. *TR |
| Oct 31, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS CAUSING A DETECTABLE NOISE AT THE EXHAUST FLANGE SEAL. *TR |
| Jan 1, 1901 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2008 MAZDA 3. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE BLEW *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS... |