2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
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.
“While driving on a straightaway portion of a state highway with no traffic or road problems (no potholes or uneven pavement), I heard what sounded like an object hit the underside of my vehicle. Upon looking in the rear view mirror, there was no evidence of any item on the road. After that happened, I started hearing metal grinding sounds under the car when driving on uneven roads. After removing all the items in the trunk, including the spare tire, the sound was still evident over uneven pavement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584625, filed 2014-04, 80,900 miles“2009 Mazda 3; purchased new for our daughter - early on I noticed the tires were tilted, like the camber was way off. Brought it up to dealer during routine scheduled maintenance. I was given some story this was their zoom zoom suspension used on race cars. Tire wear (inside) was reaching dangerous level at under 15,000 miles with rotations done by dealership. Given excuse that harder tires would solve problem. I refused to buy tires from dealership since it sure sounded like a bunch of bs. I purchased 4 quality new tires from tire dealer with package to rotate/repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512158, filed 2013-05, 14,872 miles“My 2009 MAZDA3 5-door has a loose nut which connects the right rear anti-sway bar to the suspension. Based on an online Mazda forum, this has been a problem for several model years. There is no technical service bulletin or recall, and Mazda refuses to even cover this under the new car warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10328802, filed 2010-05, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226814Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213185May 24, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10153315Jan 2, 2019Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10134930Mar 26, 2018Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
- 10213387Feb 15, 2016Shock absorber replacement guidelines
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 14 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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