2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 transmission problems
The 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 56% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
23
Transmission complaints
56%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR MY SHIFT STALK FELL OFF IN MY HANDS. I HAD TO TURN MY EMERGENCY BLINKERS ON AND PULL OVER WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. I WAS ABLE TO REACH BELOW THE SHIFT BOOT AND FEEL THE SHIFTING BASE MECHANISM TO MOVE THE CAR BACK IN TO GEAR ONCE OFF OF THE ROAD. I AM…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 transmission — 56% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.