Two problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2008 MAZDA3.
The vehicle when in motion attempting to brake has soft brakes that when engaged, the brake pedal moves to aprox. 1 inch from the floor. The brakes only slightly engage, however, if needed the abs system and the braking ability is hindered when hard stopping. The rotors and pads were replaced, and the brake lines bled hoping to solve the issue. Yet, further diagnostics show that the abs control module is faulty.
While turning through an intersection on an extremely cold day (below -10 degrees fahrenheit) driver depresses brakes on an icy surface. Ant-ilock braking system fails and vehicle begins to handle unexpectedly. Brake warning light and abs warning light illuminate. After ~2 miles of driving, system still inactive. Driver pulls over and shuts off vehicle for 30 seconds. When vehicle is restarted, only the abs warning light still active. After braking in safe location, abs system activates, and warning light goes off. Dealer investigation states that the malfunction is likely caused by extreme low temperatures. No corrective action taken.