2008 Mazda MAZDA3 suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Drivers side lower control arm failed at the lower ball joint mounting hole, allowing the ball joint to separate from the arm. All vehicle steering and control was lost due to the failure. This failure: 1. Has extreme danger for traffic fatalities. 2. Suggests substandard materials, design, or…”
filed Jul 23, 2022
“Vibration at 55-63 mph. Tires wearing on inside in diagonal pattern on front. Worn completely to the core. Third set of tires. *tr”
filed Oct 7, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 14 | 6% |
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.