Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Mazda Mazda3 has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | For the past 9-10 months and on occasions, when I step on the brake pedal to either slow down or sto... |
| Dec 27, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY ENGINE SHUT OFF ABRUPTLY. I CHECKED THE ENGINE AND FOUND A HO... |
| Jul 10, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | FIRST OFF. I'M A MECHANIC SO THIS SHOULD THROW YOU FOR A LOOP. AT 130,000 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGH... |
| Apr 25, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO CATASTROPHIC CLUTCH FAILURE FROM THE CLUTCH PLATE ITSELF ON 20... |
| Mar 7, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | I WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT WHILE IN A LOCAL PARKING LOT, BUT AN UNEXPECTED POWER STEERING FAILURE... |
| Jul 9, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2009 MAZDA 3 HAS EXPERIENCED OVER HEATING OF THE TRANSAXLE (TRANSMISSION) WHEN OPERATING IN OUTSI... |
| Feb 17, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESTIATES TO ACCELERATE APP... |