Mazda Mazdaspeed3 years to avoid
The Mazda Mazdaspeed3 years to avoid are 2007, 2010, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2013 is the cleanest year on record.
155
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2007–2013
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mazdaspeed3 years to avoid
Every Mazdaspeed3 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda Mazdaspeed3 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mazdaspeed3 years to avoid are 2007, 2010, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2013.
What is the best year for the Mazda Mazdaspeed3?
By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mazdaspeed3 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have?
Across all model years, the Mazdaspeed3 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 155 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.