Six problems related to power train 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.
Transmission control module.
The car we purchased for my 20 year old son in January 2016 has had several repeated transmission issues and a defective sun roof. After three weeks of ownership, the car's at code appeared and the car broke down on two occassions and was towed to russ transmission in toughkennamon, PA. As a result and to our shock and dismay, in February, the car had a $2800 rebuilt transmission installed. Conversely, after six return visits to the transmission mechanic, he has replaced the cellenoids, the computer and associated wires. However, the car continues to code "at" within 3 days of each of the 6 return visits to the mechanic. ! like the transmission mechanic and my 21 year old son, we are both frustrated and angry with Mazda and the vehicle! please provide a solution or assist us with this formal complaint against Mazda. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you john colgan 484-883-1163.
The car will not go above third gear and shakes violently while on highway and secondary roads.
I was driving at normal speed when with no warning, the car jerks suddenly. I was extremely startled as it felt like I had broken an axle or ran over something big in the road. For unaware drivers it can cause an accident if they swerve in reaction. It happened about 5 more times in a 1 hr drive and just kept on happening whenever I drove it for the next 2 days at higher speeds or lower speeds, I then noticed that my display showed the gear to drop from 5th suddenly into 3rd or 4th to 3rd. If this is happening to a lot of Mazda 3s, the manufacturer should do a recall as it is not safe especially at highway speeds.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle shifted into third degree independently from the fifth gear. The automatic transmission, not traction, and check engine lights all illuminated. The vehicle was stopped and once it was restarted the vehicle operated as designed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed the transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic who then informed him the transmission would need to be rebuilt. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage 87,000. Dt.
Premature clutch problems at 31k miles. My clutch chatters and engages poorly due to a poorly made clutch, which Mazda will not replace under warranty, even though the vehicle is within the warranty period.