2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems
The Mazdaspeed3 is a sport compact hatchback introduced for the 2007 model year by Mazdaspeed and produced until 2013. The Mazdaspeed3 is a performance-enhanced version of the 5-door Mazda3.
Mazda unveiled the Mazda3 MPS (Mazda Performance Series) at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show in February. The same model is sold in North America as the Mazdaspeed3 and as the Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan. The vehicle is front-wheel drive and powered by a 2.3 litres (2,261 cc) turbocharged inline-four gasoline engine. The Mazdaspeed3 was designed prior to the latest generation of hot hatches, including the Dodge Caliber SRT-4, Ford Focus ST, and the Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit GTI. The engine produces a power output of 263 hp (196 kW) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque. The Mazdaspeed3 also features a limited slip differential.
The Mazdaspeed3 is the company's first hot hatchback since the BG Familia GT-X of the early 1990s.
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Common 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2010, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Rotor Cracking and Breaking: Some owners experienced a noise at the front left wheel, which led to the discovery of a cracked and broken rotor. This problem manifested after hearing the noise for several days, eventually requiring a replacement at a repair shop.
- Leaks: Leaks have been a recurring problem, with reports of leaks being detected during services and subsequent costly repairs needed to address the issue, sometimes amounting to $2000.
- Power Steering Issues: Instances where hitting a bump caused the power steering to go out until another bump was hit or the wheel was turned have been reported. This intermittent loss of power steering can be a safety concern for drivers.
- Front Strut Leaks: Owners have reported leaking front struts, indicating potential issues with the suspension system that may require attention to prevent further damage or safety risks.
- Shock Mounts and Strut Breakage: Complaints include broken shock mounts on all four wheels and instances of struts breaking, highlighting potential weaknesses in the vehicle's suspension components that may lead to handling or safety issues.
- Rack and Pinion Leaks: Some owners have experienced leaks from the rack and pinion, specifically leaking into the bellow boot for the inner tie rod end. This issue could affect steering performance and safety, especially at higher speeds.
- Rear Stabilizer Links: Noise in the rear of the vehicle was diagnosed as rear stabilizer links, indicating potential issues with the vehicle's stability and handling. Delays in parts availability due to external factors like Covid-19 were also reported, affecting repair timelines.
These reported problems highlight various mechanical and structural issues that Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2010 owners have faced. Addressing these concerns promptly through proper maintenance and repairs is crucial to ensure the safety and longevity of the vehicle.
Are 2010 Mazdaspeed3 reliable?
Best Performance For Your Money
I would more accurately give this car a 4.8 out of 5 stars. Overall, this car has been extremely reliable over the year that I've owned it. I've owned the Mazdaspeed Protege, Mazdaspeed6, and the Mazdaspeed3 and the MS3 is by far the best one yet.
What problems does the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 S Sport have?
Top 2010 Mazda 3 Problems
- Airbag Warning Light Illuminated. ...
- Vibration Felt at 55 mph. ...
- Rattle From Rear Suspension Due to Loose Stabilizer Bar Links. ...
- Check Engine Light/Trouble Code Due to Stuck Open Thermostat. ...
- Rear Brakes Squeaking. ...
- Defective Engine Mount May Cause Excessive Vibration/Noise.
Is the 2010 Mazda 3 Sport a good car?
The 2010 Mazda 3 has refined road manners that will likely come as a pleasant surprise to most economy car shoppers. Thanks to its performance-oriented chassis tuning, the 3 is blessed with minimal body roll and a healthy amount of grip on twisty blacktop, and the steering is quick and communicative.
How long does a Mazdaspeed3 engine last?
When properly maintained, a Mazda3 can easily reach 100,000 miles without any serious problems. Many owners even report mileages of 200,000 to 300,000 miles with no serious issues. Obviously, the Mazda3 engines can last a very long time.
2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mazdaspeed3 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seats problems
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
The NHTSA has received 32 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 vehicles.
2019-10-30
STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-23
- VIN: JM1BL1SF581
- Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 12396366785. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
2019-04-14
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-21
- VIN: JM1BL1H45A1
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: BLINKING AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT SHORTLY AFTER MAZDA SERVICE RECALL FOR SEAT REPLACEMENT. MAZDA DEALER REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE WHICH LATER FOUND TO BE LOOSE CONNECTOR UNDER THE SEAT. CONNECTOR WAS UNCLIPPED DURING ASSEMBLY OF NEW VEHICLE BRACKET AND NOT REINSTALLED PROPERLY. OWNER ALSO HAD U0100 CODE PENDING NO PCM COMM. REFERRED TO WS MANUAL FOUND OUT LOOSE WIRE FROM AIR BAG COULD'VE BEEN THE PROBLEM, BUT LATER FOUND MOISTURE UNDER STEERING COLUMN. LED TO FINDING LEAKING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ONTO ENGINE FIREWALL PCM MAIN HARNESS CONNECTION/PLUG. THIS CAUSED CORROSION, POOR CONTACT WITH GROUND WIRING, AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL "GREMLINS". SUCH AS HATCHBACK DOOR INDICATING 'OPEN' ON DISPLAY UPON START WITH NO CAUSE. RESTARTING VEHICLE SOLVED THAT.. INTERMITTENT TCS/DSC FLASHLIGHT LIGHT DRIVING UNDER 10MPH IN PARKING LOT. OWNER ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS @ 400 MILES. 1ST AND 2ND GEAR SYNCHRO REPLACED. LATER TURBO @ 15K MILES AND AGAIN AT 40K. DEALERSHIPS INEXPERIENCED WITH HANDLING MS3. MIGHT AS WELL HAVE GONE TO FORD SINCE MAZDA DEALERS WERE OF NO HELP GIVEN "CONVENIENCE" IN MILEAGE. BAD STRUT BEARINGS AT 50K, NEW STRUTS AND SHOCKS AT 35K. ENGINE MOUNT REAR AT 10K MILES. THE OTHER 2 MOUNTS FAILED, DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER. PASSENGER MOUNT LEAKED HYDRAULIC OIL ON TO SERPENTINE BELT AND PULLEY TENSIONER. COME ON! WHEN THE ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED, THE ENGINE TILTED BACKWARDS, CRACKING EXHAUST, CAUSING MISFIRE AND BURNING UP AT LEAST 1 IGNITION COIL. I COULD KEEP GOING..
2018-09-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-03
- VIN: JM1BL1H34A1
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WATER INTERMITTENTLY LEAKS INTO PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT.
2017-08-16
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JM1BL1H34A1
- Components: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A MINOR BRUISE TO THE RIBS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (FAIRWAY MAZDA OF SAVANNAH 10101 ABERCORN STREET, SAVANNAH, GA, 31406), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SENT OUT AN ENGINEER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION DAMAGAE, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,000.
2017-02-15
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-15
- VIN: JM1BL1H43A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE SWING ARM WHICH ATTACHES THE ADJUSTMENT BAR UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION TO THE LEFT SEAT SLIDER BROKE. THE SEAT ROCKS FREELY APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT, MAKING THE SEATBELT USELESS AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY. I HAD TO REMOVE THE SEAT AND RE-WELD THE SWING ARM. THE DEALER SOLUTION WOULD BE A COMPLETE SEAT REPLACEMENT COSTING $900. MILEAGE: 71000
2017-02-06
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-04
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BECAME LOOSE. WHEN SITTING DOWN IN THE CAR A LOUD CLUCK WAS HEARD AND THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT MOVED BACKWARD. UPON INSPECTION THE WELD HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE BRACKET HAD SNAPPED. CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME BEEN RENDERED UN-DRIVABLE DUE TO THE MOVEMENT IN THE SEAT.
2017-01-18
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-23
- VIN: JM1BL1H35A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE AT WELDED ATTACHMENT POINT TO ADJUSTER RAIL. MY SON'S DRIVER SEAT WAS ROCKING, I THOUGHT THAT THE LOCKING WASHER HAD FALLEN OFF AND WENT TO REPLACE, WHEN I REMOVERED THE SIDE COVER I DISCOVERED THAT THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHED THE SEAT TO THE ADJUSTER FRAME HAD BROKEN. SEARCH THE WEB AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE MAZDA 3. WHEN TO DEALER AND DISCOVERED THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SUBFRAME WHICH COST $300 FOR THE PART AND $300 FOR THE LABOR TO INSTALL IT. MAZDA NEEDS TO DO A RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT AND ALSO REIMBURSE EVERYONE WHO HAD TO REPLACE THE POORLY CONSTRUCTED PART
2016-10-21
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-20
- VIN: JM1BL1H36A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 MAZDASPEED 3 ON 10/20/2016. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I SUDDENLY REALIZED WHILE ACCELERATING IT WAS LIKE SITTING IN A ROCKING CHAIR. AFTER BEING ABLE TO CHECK IT LATER THAT NIGHT I LOOKED UP UNDER THE SEAT AND THE BRACE THAT HOLDS THE SEAT FRAME TO THE SEAT TRACK HAS COMPLETELY SHEERED OFF ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. THE RIGHT SIDE IS STILL IN TACT... FOR NOW. READING ONLINE IT SEEMS THE DEALERSHIPS ARE WANTED AROUND $700 TO REPLACE THIS. I DON'T FEEL AS THOUGH I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH A HIGH BILL ON A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHAT'S TO KEEP MY SEAT FROM COMPLETELY LAUNCHING AND IMPALING ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. MAZDA PLEASE STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. TO MAKE AN ADDED NOTE, MY SEAT HAS HAD A SLIGHT ROCK IN IT FOR FROM WHAT I CAN REMEMBER BEING AT LEAST 2-3 YEARS NOW. TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT IT WHEN I FIRST NOTICED IT AND THEY SAY THAT'S NORMAL AND DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. SO, CLEARLY IF THIS IS NORMAL FOR MAZDA, THEN THERE IS GOING TO BE A LOT MORE PROBLEMS COMING OUT OF THE WOODWORK. *TR
2016-10-17
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-16
- VIN: JM1BL1H4XA1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR MAKING TURNS ON THE STREET OR ON A CURVED HIGHWAY, MY DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINES BACK FROM THE BASE OF THE SEAT APPROXIMATELY 3-4 INCHES. IT'S BEEN REPAIRED (WASHER AND NUTS REPLACED) SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. TOOK IT IN TODAY (10/17/2016) AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY ($500.00 PARTS AND LABOR). THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS MODEL VEHICLE ABOUT THE SAME SITUATION FOR THEIR 2010 MAZDA 3 AND MAZDASPEED 3.
2016-08-29
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-26
- VIN: JM1BL1H40A1
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA SPEED 3. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THERE WAS A SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE TWO PIECES OF METAL SCRAPING AGAINST EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK INTERNAL BAFFLE WAS DETACHED AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD SPARK A FLAME INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,300.
2016-08-06
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-05
- VIN: JM1BL1H44A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVING ALONG A CITY STREET, WITH MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD IN THE VEHICLE, AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER SEAT BRACKET BROKE. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE IN A PREVIOUS MAZDA BEFORE, A 2003 PROTEGE5. IN ATTACHED PHOTO, THE BRACKET ON THE MIDDLE-RIGHT SHOULD BE WELDED ON TO THE BAR-SECTION IN THE MIDDLE-LEFT.
2016-06-20
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-20
- VIN: JM1BL1H31A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. UPON SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, I HEARD A "POP" SOUND. THE SEAT NOW MOVES APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES FORE AND AFT UPON BRAKING AND ACCELERATING.
2016-01-15
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-23
- VIN: JM1BL1H39A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: AFTER GETTING INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND DRIVERS SEAT BECAME VERY LOOSE. UPON INSPECTION, FRONT LEFT BRACKET FOR VERTICAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT WAS BROKEN IN HALF. LOOSE SEAT WOULD SHIFT DURING BRAKING AND ACCELERATION, AN UNCOMFORTABLE AND DANGEROUS SITUATION.
2015-12-27
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-01
- VIN: JM1BL1H35A1
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A 2010 MAZDASPEED 3. AT ONLY 5 YEARS OLD THE CLEAR COAT IS ALREADY PEELING HORRIBLY ON THE HOOD AND NOW STARTING ON THE FENDERS AND TRIM GOING ALONG THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE THE VELOCITY RED PAINT AND CANNOT BELIEVE THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING THIS BADLY WITHIN ONLY 5 YEARS. VEHICLE IS KEPT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
2015-12-14
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-14
- VIN: JM1BL1H4XA1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT STARTED ROCKING BACK AND FORTH AFTER HEARING A LOUD CRACK SOUND. CLOSER INSPECTION OF THE SEAT IN THE CAR REVEALED THAT THE WELD ATTACHING THE ADJUST AND THE SEAT FAILED. CONTACT MAZDA AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX DESPITE NOTING IT IN A SERVICE BULLETIN TSB #09-049/10 TITLED "2010 MAZDA3 - RATTLE NOISE FROM BOTTOM OF DRIVER SEAT" 2010-11-08. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IF DRIVING AT THE TIME.
2015-11-27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-01
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: DASHBOARD IS MELTING, THE GLARE FROM IT MAKES IT HARD TO SEE TRAFFIC UP AHEAD AND IS VERY DISTRACTING AT TIMES. DEALERSHIP SAID IT IS A COMON PROBLEM WITH MAZDA VEHICLES, USING VISORS TO COVER THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT STOP THE MELTING. INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IS EXTREMELY STREAKY DUE TO THE DASH MELTING AND OILS LEAVING RESIDUE ON THE WINDSHIELD.
2015-10-03
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- VIN: JM1BL1H33A1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND TURNING INTO A STICKY GOOEY MESS THAT VERY GLOSSY AND CREATING A LARGE AMOUNT OF REFLECTIVE GLARE. THE REFLECTIVE GLARE OFF THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD IS SO BRIGHT THAT IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD ON BRIGHT OR SUNNY DAYS.
2015-09-26
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-07
- VIN: JM1BL1H38A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING UNDER TYPICAL CONDITIONS, NAVIGATING A TURN AT SPEED, A POPPING NOISE SOUNDED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BEGAN TO WOBBLE, SEEMINGLY PIVOTING AT A POINT IN THE BACK, RIGHT AREA OF THE SEAT. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE SEAT MOUNT BRACKET THAT SECURES THE SEAT TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN AT THE WELD. SIMPLE ONLINE RESEARCH REVEALS THAT SEVERAL OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES.
2015-09-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-01
- VIN: JM1BL1H37A1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING NOW FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. IT IS GETTING WORSE. I LIVE IN FLORIDA. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT FROM MAZDA AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE. THE MELTING DASHBOARD CAUSES EXTREME GLARE ON SUNNY DAYS. ENOUGH TO AFFECT VISIBILITY OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. SINCE IT IS LITERALLY COOKING I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE ARE HEALTH HAZARDS AND TOXINS ASSOCIATED WITH IT MELTING. THIS SITUATION IS HAZARDOUS AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE ENFORCED ASAP.
2015-07-09
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-05
- VIN: JM1BL1H30A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I WAS IN THE VEHICLE ABOUT TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THE SEAT SUDDENLY FELT LOOSE. THE SEAT ITSELF WILL ROCK BACK AND FORTH A FEW INCHES AND GENERALLY FEELS UNSTABLE. I LOOKED UNDER THE SEAT AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE 4 SEAT MOUNTING BRACKETS (CONNECTS THE SEAT PORTION TO THE SEAT RAILS) HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THIS BRACKET HAS BEEN DISCOLORED BY HEAT FROM THE WELDING PROCESS (BLACK AT THE WELD FADING TO BLUE/GRAY AND THEN BACK TO THE BRONZE-TYPE COLOR OF THE PART). THE PART BROKE RIGHT WHERE THE COLOR FADES FROM BLUE/GRAY TO THE ORGINAL BRONZE COLOR. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. I HAVE INCLUDED SEVERAL LINKS WITH OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE. ONE DRIVER MENTIONS ALMOST COLLIDING WITH A WALL WHEN IT BROKE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO BOTH MAZDA AND MY LOCAL DEALER. BOTH REFUSE TO COVER THE REPAIR COSTS. MAZDA DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE AS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE DEALER REPAIR WOULD BE AN OUT OF POCKET COST OF ~$1000. I WAS QUOTED 2.5 HOURS LABOR AND A PARTS COST OF $700 FOR THE SEAT AND FRAME. THE RESPONSES I RECEIVED FROM MAZDA AND THE DEALER WERE DISHEARTENING. OBVIOUSLY I'M NOT HAPPY ABOUT A POTENTIAL $1000 REPAIR BILL TO FIX THE SEAT, AND THE BROKEN BRACKET AND WOBBLY SEAT REPRESENT A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. I'M HOPING THE FOLKS AT THE NHTSA CAN HELP ADVOCATE FOR THE CONSUMER AND CONVINCE MAZDA THAT THEY MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THIS RATHER SERIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. REFERENCE LINKS: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/MAZDA/MAZDA3/2010/ACCESSORIES-INTERIOR/BROKEN_SEAT_WELD.SHTML HTTP://WWW.REDDIT.COM/R/MAZDA/COMMENTS/2S51X8/MAZDA_3_2010_SEAT_WELD_BROKE/ HTTP://WWW.MAZDASPEEDFORUMS.ORG/FORUM/F436/DRIVER-SEAT-LOOSE-100964/ HTTP://WWW.TORONTOMAZDA3.CA/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?72586-MY-SEAT-BROKE HTTP://FORUM.MAZDA6CLUB.COM/MAZDASPEED6/209501-BROKEN-SEAT-FRAME.HTML
2015-06-25
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-22
- VIN: JM1BL1H41A1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTER IS OPERATED BY A LEVER ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. THE LEVER ROTATES A ROD WITH TWO BRACKETS (ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT) WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE BAR ON ONE END AND PINNED TO THE SEAT ADJUSTER BASE. THE BRACKET CRACKED AT THE BASE OF THE WELD ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE SEAT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP; HOWEVER, I HAD NOTICED SOME A RATTLE OR CREAKING SOUND FROM THE SEAT FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL FAILURE OCCURRED. THE SEAT IS NOT COMPLETELY LOOSE AT THE FRONT LEFT CORNER. THE SEAT HAS SIDE AIRBAGS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY WILL ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE SEAT MOVEMENT IN A PANIC BREAKING EVENT. MAZDA HAS CHANGED THE PART DESIGN, BUT THE REPAIR IS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR EXTENDED WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH A DEFECTIVE SEAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE ONLY REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY OR ENTIRE SEAT.
2015-06-17
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-17
- VIN: JM1BL1H43A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A SLIGHT POP FROM UNDER THE SEAT. UPON ROUNDING A CURVE, THE ENTIRE DRIVER SEAT ROCKED LOOSE 7 TO 8 INCHES SIDEWAYS. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CAREFULLY DRIVE BACK TO MY HOME. I DISCOVERED THAT INSTEAD OF BOLTS & LOCKNUTS, THE SEAT IS SECURED TO THE SEATFRAME RAILS WITH 4 PINS (APPROXIMATELY 12MM). THE PARTS ARE ONLY HELD TOGETHER WITH PRESS-ON THRUST WASHERS. THESE WASHERS HAD POPPED OFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING SLIGHTLY FASTER I COULD HAVE TOTALLY LOST CONTROL & CRASHED.UPDATED 07-16-15 *BF UPDATED 9/21/2015 *JS
2014-12-03
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-01
- VIN: JM1BL1H37A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I WAS TAKING A CLOVER-LEAF OFF-RAMP WHEN I HEARD A SNAP (OR POP) AND FELT MY SEAT ROCK BACK ABOUT 3 INCHES WITH MORE INCHES TO GO BACK. I TOOK MY 2010 MAZDASPEED 3 INTO MORRIE'S MINNETONKA MAZDA IN ORDER FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE PART THAT HAD BROKEN. THE WASHER CAME LOOSE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT RAIL ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE MECHANICS HAD REATTACHED THE WASHER, WHICH APPEARED TO BE A PRESSED-ON WASHER, AND WHEN TESTING THE SEAT BY ROCKING IN IT, THE WASHER FELL OFF AGAIN. THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAD GIVEN ME WAS TO PURCHASE A NEW DRIVER SEAT RAIL ASSEMBLY, WHICH COSTS $1080.00 + TAX/SS. I HAD DECLINED TO PURCHASE THIS PART, AS I DON'T BELIEVE THE SEAT RAIL ASSEMBLY IS WORTH THAT AMOUNT, PLUS I COULD HAVE PURCHASED A NICE SET OF AFTERMARKET SEATS LIKE BRANDS BRIDE OR SPARCO. AFTER POSTING TO A FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE CALLED "MAZDA COMMUNITY BLOG", MANY OTHER MEMBERS HAVE POSTED SIMILAR EXPERIENCES, AND HAVE PROVIDED MANY REFERENCES TO OTHER WEBSITES THAT HAVE CLOSE TO THE SAME ISSUE THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. IT APPEARS TO BE MOSTLY RELATED TO THE 2010 MAZDASPEED 3 / 2010 MAZDA 3 YEARS OF WHEN THIS ISSUE HAS HAD OCCURRENCES. SOME OTHER SIMILAR ISSUES THAT OTHERS HAVE ALSO HAD ARE THE WELDS BREAKING ON THE SEATS, WHICH HAVE A SIMILAR EFFECT TO WHAT MY SEAT FELT LIKE. *JS
2014-12-03
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-14
- VIN: JM1BL1H41A1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY I FELT THE SEAT MOVED BACK I ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPEN LUCKILY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. I WENT TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM ABOUT THE SEAT THEY SAID ITS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY I HAVE TO PAY 800 PLUS LABOR TO FIX THE SEAT. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPEN I WAS AT THE STOP LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURN GREEN THE SEAT MOVED WAY BACK AND I COULDN'T REACH THE GAS AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL SO I STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND THERE WAS TRAFFIC COMING, ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT AGAIN. SO NOW I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL AND MOVE CLOSER TO THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO REACH THE GAS ,BRAKE, AND CLUTCH PEDAL AND THAT'S NOT THE PROPER WAY TO SEAT FOR THE DRIVERS IF ANYONE GOT INTO ACCIDENT THAT CLOSE TO THE AIR THEY MIGHT SUFFOCATE IF THE AIR DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM I DON'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN THIS TO ANYONE. I HAVE PICTURES TO PROVE IT. *TR
2014-11-07
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-21
- VIN: JM1BL1SF0A1
- Components: STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN MELTING AND CAUSING A GLARE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3.
2017-02-09
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
- Consequence: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
2016-09-06
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
- Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
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2010 Mazda 3 reliability? : r/mazda3
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May 15, 2023 ... 2010 Mazda 3 reliability? · 2010 and 2011 had well documented problems with premature clutch wear. · Driver seat lifter recall · Takata airbag ...
New to ms3. And there any common problems? | Mazdas247
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Wayne Mueller 2025-01-03
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Judge Corkery 2024-09-27
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed reading your review of your car. It sounds like you've had a great experience with it so far! It's always exciting to find a car that meets all of your requirements, and it sounds like this one definitely does. I especially loved hearing about how much fun it is to drive - that's always a plus! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
Alessandro Pfeffer 2024-09-17
I've had the car for about a month and I've already put about 2k fun miles on it. The car looks great and is an absolute blast to drive, with excellent handling that really hooks up well on curvy roads. I use this car as my daily commuter, putting about 140 miles a day round trip, and I couldn't be happier with it. I highly recommend getting the tech package. While there is some carbon build up on the tail pipe that ends up in the back hatch, it's not a major issue and can be easily cleaned off with a good coat of wax to protect your paint. Overall, this car is definitely the best bang for your buck!
Morgan Murphy 2024-09-16
I really enjoy the power, handling, and overall package of this car. It drives extremely well. Although, after 1500 miles, I have noticed some issues with carbon build-up on the tailpipes which ends up all over the rear of the car. While I have owned several turbo cars and carbon build-up is common, this seems excessive. Additionally, the car emits a lot of smoke on hard acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear. However, overall, I believe this car is the best value for the money in terms of horsepower and quality.