At a glance

Reported mileage82,961 mi

LocationNj, USA

ColorGray

Last listed price$4,500

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Mazda

Model

Mazda3

Year

2009

Trim

i Sport

Body style

Sedan/Saloon

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

2.0L

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

4

Assembly plant

HOFU, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

Manufacturer

MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

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Low

$3,500

Typical price

$5,613

High

$7,700

Most 2009 Mazda Mazda3 listings fall between $3,500 and $7,700, from 75 comparable cars.

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Safety recalls None found

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Steering 5 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Service Brakes 3 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Exterior Lighting 2 reports

🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Electrical System 2 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Fuel System 1 report

🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 119

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Mazda Mazda3.

SERVICE BRAKES

Brake pedal sinks to the ground d after abs is turned on due to hard braking or after hitting a dip

NHTSA ODI #11650136

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that previously there was an abnormally strong odor inside the vehicle and in the trunk. In addition, the contact stated that the odor was very strong, causing her to become light…

NHTSA ODI #11637360

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

For the past 9-10 months and on occasions, when I step on the brake pedal to either slow down or stop from a normal cruise speed, the engine rpm quickly jumps up to 2000 - 2500 rpm. I have to quickly brake harder and *place the auto transmission selector in NEUTRAL to fully stop the car from lunging forward*. The date below is the most recent date.

NHTSA ODI #11519374

STEERING

When driving and trying to negotiate a turn, or sometimes when going straight, the power assist steering simply fails (stops assisting the steering). I have to "muscle" the car off the roadway and either restart the engine or stop the car (off the road) straighten the steering wheel, restart the car, and the power assist is restored. This has happened five…

NHTSA ODI #11519376

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Brake lights are causing the top of the tail light to melt on the housing.

NHTSA ODI #11458251

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The fuel pump lock ring on my 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 has failed which is causing two engine codes: P0442 and P0455. In addition there is a strong smell of gasoline fumes around the rear of the car after driving and parking. The fuel pump lock ring is a plastic threaded ring which secures and seals the fuel pump and fuel level sender to the fuel tank. Mazda…

NHTSA ODI #11439442

SERVICE BRAKES

parking brake not working due to mechanism on rear caliper is rusted solid so it can not activate brake

NHTSA ODI #11435625

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN AS I'M SLOWING DOWN, AS YOU WOULD TO MAKE A TURN ONTO A STREET OR DRIVEWAY. I TURN ON MY BLINKER, THEN THE MOMENT I PRESS THE BRAKE, ALL OF THE POWER IN THE CAR DIES, AND COMES RIGHT BACK ON. I THINK OF IT AS A QUICK RESET IT SEEMS. HOWEVER, WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK, AND I'M LEFT FINISHING MY TURN WITHOUT POWER…

NHTSA ODI #11405252

+ 111 more complaints on record.