Model year guide

2009 Mazda 3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Mazda 3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 736 on record.

2009 Mazda 3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 Mazda 3 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined24–27 mpg
Typical price$6,215

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Mazda 3 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Mazda 3.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2009 Mazda 3 MPG & running costs

Combined24–27 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,675
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2009 Mazda 3 worth?

Low
$3,895
Typical price
$6,215
High
$8,900

From 5 comparable 2009 Mazda 3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Mazda 3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,375
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,400
Total$16,775
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,215) with the same model 4 model-years older ($3,489), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Mazda 3

The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda since 2003 over four generations. The body styles have been a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan across all generations. It was sold as the Mazda Axela in Japan until 2019. From 2013 until 2019, it was called the Mazda 3 Axela in China.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2009 Mazda 3 trims & engines on record

Trims
s Sport
Engines
2.3L · 2.0L

2009 Mazda 3 vehicles on record

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2009 Mazda 3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mazda 3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2009 Mazda 3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Mazda 3 get?

The 2009 Mazda 3 has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 2009 Mazda 3 worth?

Comparable 2009 Mazda 3 listings run roughly $3,895–$8,900, typically around $6,215 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.