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2009 Mazda Mazda3 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Mazda Mazda3 has 7 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3

Steering
35
Tires
27
Wheels
10
Brakes
7
Powertrain
7
Other
6
Airbags
5
Lights
4
Suspension
4
Electrical
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 4, 2025SERVICE BRAKESBrake pedal sinks to the ground d after abs is turned on due to hard braking or after hitting a dip
Oct 5, 2021SERVICE BRAKESparking brake not working due to mechanism on rear caliper is rusted solid so it can not activate br...
Dec 22, 2010PARKING BRAKEMAZDA3 2009: PARKING BRAKE OFTEN INADEQUATE BY ITSELF TO KEEP CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON SLIGHT ...
Apr 1, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE CAR/STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE AND PULSATE. ...
Mar 1, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSEVERE STEERING SHAKE WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT IT IS NOT A WARRANTY ISSU...
Dec 15, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSEVERE STEERING SHAKE WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT IT IS NOT A WARRANTY ...
May 19, 2009PARKING BRAKECAR IS A 2009 MAZDA SPEED3, ONE MONTH OLD. I SET THE BRAKE OF THE CAR AND IT ONLY WENT UP 2 CLICKS. ...

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