2008 Mazda MAZDA3 engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 mazda mazda3. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. The contact then opened the hood and noticed flames. The fire spread throughout the entire vehicle. The fire…”
filed Apr 24, 2012
“Engine mounts failed. Noticed vibration in the cabin when the car was in drive. There was no noticed vibration when the car was idling. When the engine was in drive, with the hood popped, the engine was noticeably pitching forward and returning to it's default position when the gas was released. I…”
filed Oct 14, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 17 | 10% |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 19 | 20% |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 17 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.