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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
9%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10807238, filed 2015-11, 35,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10779454, filed 2015-10, 75,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201039%

Other parts of the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3

Seats
18 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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