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Mazda MAZDA3 2008 Steering Problems

117 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 - 39% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage117 complaints

117 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V374000Reported August 12, 2010 - 215,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 215,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Tires42Wheels33Engine26Air Bags22Brakes22Electrical System17
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.