Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems |
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. Read details...
I own a Mazda 3 5 door hatchback. I love the car. I do have an issue with the rear camber of the car. I had to put a new set of tires on the car after 24,000 miles. I rotated my tires every other oil change and the road noise was unbearable because the rear camber is too extreme and wears the inner Read details...
Power steering failed on 2008 Mazda 3 causing a crash. Mazda has acknowledged the problem on the vehicle in it's letter to Mazda 3 owners but stated it had no parts to repair the defect. While still waiting for an official recall notice from Mazda, the power steering on our car failed on a busy Read details...