CarComplaints.com Notes: Except for a minor issue with cracked motor mounts, the 2008 MAZDA3 is a fantastic vehicle with a great reputation.
If you need to replace the motor mounts, first ask your dealer if they'll cover it -- the motor mounts were dealt with in a TSB & were recalled for some model years. Otherwise buy aftermarket motor mounts -- owners report this solves the problem. If you use the same OEM parts, they may just crack again.
Yes, clutches fail and are dependent upon driving habits. A/C compressors fail and are dependent upon how much they are used. Engines fail and it depends on how hard you drive them and how well you maintain them.
Our current Mazda 3 is a perfect example of how you can do everything right, yet have everything go wrong. To recap, a blown A/C compressor at 24,000 miles, a burned out clutch at 45,000, and a blown engine at 57,000. This car has been a real joy to own.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Yes, clutches fail and are dependent upon driving habits. A/C compressors fail and are dependent upon how much they are used. Engines fail and it depends on how hard you drive them and how well you maintain them.
Our current Mazda 3 is a perfect example of how you can do everything right, yet have everything go wrong. To recap, a blown A/C compressor at 24,000 miles, a burned out clutch at 45,000, and a blown engine at 57,000. This car has been a real joy to own.
- ecvorst, Saint Peters, MO, US