2008 Mazda MAZDA3 visibility problems

Filed May 23, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 68,800 miles · WA

My windshield wipers stopped working. After a visit to the shop, I learned that my micro computer was not working and needed to be replaced. This repair cost $729. After some research I found that this is a very common problem with mazda 3s made around 2008. My car is only 5 years old with fairly low mileage, I believe that a defective part caused the problem and this issue should be evaluated for recall and reimbursement. Thank you.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Visibility · CA

The driver side window appears to be off track, when rolled down I can move it back and forth by pushing it. When you roll it up you have to first push it back into place or it makes a cracking noise. The passenger side window gets stuck and sometimes doesn't roll down. On mazda forums many, many people are complaining about the same thing.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Visibility · 30,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda mazda3. The contact was driving 50 MPH in rainy weather when she attempted to activate the windshield wipers, but the wipers would not turn on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ground harness was replaced. Approximately three months later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 01/13/12*lj the consumer stated a wire was found not properly secured. Updated 01/19/12

Filed May 31, 2011 · Visibility · 26,000 miles · NY

I own a 2008 mazda 3 and like others, I am having issues with the wipers not working when the weather is bad!! During a snow storm after traveling some distance, the wipers decided not to work. They just stopped. They wouldn't stay running, so I had to leave the car in a parking lot and have someone drive to pick me up an hour away. Had it checked at mazda and of course they worked that day. They have since started to act up again, again on a longer trip and during a thunderstorm. Luckily I was able to pull over on this 5 lane highway before getting killed!! I could not see anything during the rain. This needs to be fixed. I have yet to call mazda I am under warranty and hopefully then this will be covered and they won't have some excuse why it isn't covered!

Filed May 26, 2011 · Visibility · 53,000 miles · GA

Wiper motor failure, 2008 mazda 3 grand touring. Wipers working fine and in a heavy storm they decided to quit. I am aware that this is an electrical part and can fail at any time, but I have noticed this is an recurring problem for mazda. This needs to addressed before someone gets hurt or loses their life over something that can be corrected.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Visibility · 56,000 miles · NY

2008 mazda 3 s grand touring - front windshield wipers just stopped working. This happened during a rainstorm. I checked the fuses and all looked good. After spending much time online, it appears that many people have had a similar problem.

Filed Apr 16, 2011 · Visibility · 40,987 miles · PA

While driving my 2008 mazda3 from work in a heavy rainstorm, my windshield wipers stopped working causing a serious situation since the windshield was obstructed by rain. The car had to be left along the roadway until hours later when it stopped raining. It was determined by mechanics that it was the wiper motor and it has since been replaced..

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Visibility · PA

The windshield wipers on my 2008 mazda quit working for no good reason. It happened during a thunderstorm. I was lucky to be able to get off the road because I couldn't see. I checked the fuse and found it to be in working order. The only other explanation would be the motor. I'm in the process of getting my car towed to a dealership. And from reading the other complaints about the wiper motor, this should be a recall. Does someone have to lose their life before mazda will initiate a recall?

Filed Mar 6, 2011 · Visibility · 40,092 miles · NJ

While driving in the rain my windshield wipers suddenly stopped. After sitting by the side of the road for roughly 15 minutes they decided to start again for about 5 minutes before stopping again . After reading of the exact same thing happening to the exact same year, make , and model, at approximately the same mileage in a 1/2 dozen other vehicles I expect I will have to replace the wiper motor, out of pocket, as this happens just after the warranty ends.

Filed Feb 11, 2011 · Visibility · 39,000 miles · MI

Windshield wipers stopped working during a snow fall and single digit temperatures. There was no ice on the windshield yet. I had to leave the car in a parking lot until the next day. I took the car to the dealer and after sitting in the warm bay overnight they started working again. I picked up the car that night after sitting outside again and they failed to work. I brought the car back to the dealer and was told there was a short in the wiper motor and would be $350! The car is only two years old and 39,000 miles! There seems to be a common thread with the 2008 mazda 3s. This motor should not be affected by the cold and poses a safety hazard to suddenly stop working when it is cold. This should be replaced at no charge.