Airbag light is on.....lost power steering at only 110,000 miles...ABS break system not working
2008 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags problems
22 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 56,000. 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 56,000
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mazda MAZDA3 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The car hit a bank then went airborne and came to to a tree and neither airbag deployed the car also hit a road sign and it was being driving down road
#1 air bag warning dash light remains illuminated and has stayed illuminated for approximately 1 1/2+ years. There is no mazda dealership in my area and I initially believed it was my responsibility to replace or repair at my expense due to the vehicle's age. #2 brakes: vehicle was recently serviced and comprehensive safety inspected on 6 nov 2018. I asked the shop to check the brake pedal for abnormal pressure. I felt the brake pedal was not maintaining a firm pedal push while driving, but at first felt firm then softened almost all the way to the floor board. I returned to the auto service to point this out and the representative responded no evidence of brake fluid leaking out and earlier while they drove it around their facility it felt fine, therefore it was ok to drive like this. Today is 3 december and it is still a mushy brake.
Air bag light stays on for no reason
Takata recall 1 vehicle crash where vehicle hydroplaned on interstate crashing into retaining wall with front end damage and no air bag deployment.
The air bag worning light comes on and off as I drive down the road. Truning, going over a bump etc. I was told they will not deploy if the light is on...
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda 3. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Air bag light inside instrument cluster won't come off.
Air bag light came on, diagnostic showed that the air bag is faulted.
2008 mazda 3 was struck while parked. Months later air bag light came on and repeatedly went to the local mazda dealership about the issue. Last encounter with dealership(oct 2014), they checked the air bag and concluded it was not a recall issue, and stated the problem stems from auto accident. Complained to my insurance co and re-opened claim. The insurance company(nov 2014) concluded from where the car was impacted on the rear passenger side, the air bag is not their issue and did not stem from cause of impact. Air bag module needs to be investigated and addressed with mazda co. With all these developments with faulty air bags made by takata(company whom make airbags), something is totally wrong. This is a safety issue, that needs to be taken care of.
Questions about the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags
Does the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the airbags of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 56,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mazda MAZDA3 have bad airbags?
The Mazda MAZDA3 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (36 complaints), 2011 (29 complaints) and 2006 (27 complaints).
Other 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
Steering 117Tires 41Wheels 33Engine 26Brakes 22Electrical 17Lights 17Suspension 15Transmission 15Visibility 15Acceleration 10Fuel system 9Body 8Seat belts 4Driver assistance 2
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