2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,825miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,825 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power steering cuts out while driving and the electricity for the car cuts out for a second or two and then it comes back on. This happens frequently when turning the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11165693, filed 2019-01, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mazda 3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds a warning lamp illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the yaw rate censor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v187000 (electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10470735, filed 2012-08, 12,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V187000May 29, 2009Mazda is recalling 7,100 my 2009 mazda3 vehicles equipped with dynamic stability control for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle…Covers: Mazda MAZDA3 2009
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 7% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3
35 complaintsTires
26 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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