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2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
41,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201026%
200813%
200738%

Other parts of the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3

Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology