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2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

32 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

66,257 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Seats is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 32 complaints (56.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior515.6%
Steering behavior412.5%
Engine operation26.3%
Transmission and shifting13.1%
Electrical and battery issues13.1%
Fuel system concerns13.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Seats
18
Structure
4
Unknown Or Other
4
Air Bags
3
Visibility/Wiper
3
Engine
2
Power Train
2
Electrical System
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Seats18
Structure4
Unknown Or Other4
Air Bags3
Visibility/Wiper3
Engine2
Power Train2
Electrical System1

Seats: 18; Structure: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Air Bags: 3; Visibility/Wiper: 3; Engine: 2; Power Train: 2; Electrical System: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
6
50,000 to 74,999
14
75,000 to 99,999
7
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9996
50,000 to 74,99914
75,000 to 99,9997
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2012
1
2013
1
2014
8
2015
9
2016
6
2017
4
2018
1
2019
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20121
20131
20148
20159
20166
20174
20181
20192

2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 8; 2015: 9; 2016: 6; 2017: 4; 2018: 1; 2019: 2

Pattern summary

Seats leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10496248 · 2013-02-03 (February 3, 2013)

DRIVING ON MANUAL FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND THE ENGINE SPEEDS UP AND CAR TAKES OVER. THE GEARS DON'T SHIFT AND HOLDS BACK FROM CHANGING TO AUTOMATIC, BRAKING OR SLOWING DOWN. CARS COMING BEHIND SEVERAL TIMES ALMOST REAR ENDED US WITH OUR KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT. ANOTHER INCIDENT DRIVING ON HIGHWAY GOING 45-50 THE GEARS GOT STUCK ON DOWN SHIFT AND ENGINE SPEED UP, ALMOST HITTING THE MEDIAN STRIP. THIRD TIME IN FEBRUARY RAINING THE SAME OCCURRENCE, THE CAR TAKES OVER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 64,369 miles reported. Look up ODI 10496248 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10662092 · 2014-12-03 (December 3, 2014)

WHILE I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY I FELT THE SEAT MOVED BACK I ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPEN LUCKILY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. I WENT TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM ABOUT THE SEAT THEY SAID ITS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY I HAVE TO PAY 800 PLUS LABOR TO FIX THE SEAT. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPEN I WAS AT THE STOP LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURN GREEN THE SEAT MOVED WAY BACK AND I COULDN'T REACH THE GAS AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL SO I STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND THERE WAS TRAFFIC COMING, ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT AGAIN. SO NOW I HAVE TO H…

Owner-reported narrative. 66,257 miles reported. Look up ODI 10662092 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10917786 · 2016-10-21 (October 21, 2016)

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 MAZDASPEED 3 ON 10/20/2016. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I SUDDENLY REALIZED WHILE ACCELERATING IT WAS LIKE SITTING IN A ROCKING CHAIR. AFTER BEING ABLE TO CHECK IT LATER THAT NIGHT I LOOKED UP UNDER THE SEAT AND THE BRACE THAT HOLDS THE SEAT FRAME TO THE SEAT TRACK HAS COMPLETELY SHEERED OFF ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. THE RIGHT SIDE IS STILL IN TACT... FOR NOW. READING ONLINE IT SEEMS THE DEALERSHIPS ARE WANTED AROUND $700 TO REPLACE THIS. I DON'T FEEL AS THOUGH I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH A HIGH BILL ON A HUGE SAFETY CON…

Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10917786 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11277034 · 2019-10-30 (October 30, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE INDEPENDENTLY RESTARTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 12396366785. THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 139,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11277034 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11196097 · 2019-04-14 (April 14, 2019)

BLINKING AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT SHORTLY AFTER MAZDA SERVICE RECALL FOR SEAT REPLACEMENT. MAZDA DEALER REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE WHICH LATER FOUND TO BE LOOSE CONNECTOR UNDER THE SEAT. CONNECTOR WAS UNCLIPPED DURING ASSEMBLY OF NEW VEHICLE BRACKET AND NOT REINSTALLED PROPERLY. OWNER ALSO HAD U0100 CODE PENDING NO PCM COMM. REFERRED TO WS MANUAL FOUND OUT LOOSE WIRE FROM AIR BAG COULD'VE BEEN THE PROBLEM, BUT LATER FOUND MOISTURE UNDER STEERING COLUMN. LED TO FINDING LEAKING BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ONTO ENGINE FIREWALL PCM MAIN HARNESS CON…

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11196097 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10899326 · 2016-08-29 (August 29, 2016)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA SPEED 3. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THERE WAS A SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE TWO PIECES OF METAL SCRAPING AGAINST EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK INTERNAL BAFFLE WAS DETACHED AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD SPARK A FLAME INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60…

Owner-reported narrative. 60,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10899326 at NHTSA ↗