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2008 Mazda MAZDA3: Quick Overview
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Vehicle Information
Year | 2008 |
Make | Mazda |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Trim | - |
Style | - |
Type | Sedan |
Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
Made In | Japan |
Manufacturing City | HIROSHIMA |
Dimensions
Doors | 4-Door |
Curb Weight | 3153 pounds |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 3790 pounds |
Overall Height | - |
Overall Length | - |
Overall Width | - |
Wheelbase Length | - |
Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
Engine | L3X 2.3-L California |
Engine Size | 2.3L |
Engine Cylinders | 4 |
Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic |
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System | - |
Steering Type | - |
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $22,340 |
Invoice Price | $20,898 |
Delivery Charges | $635 |
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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline (Required)
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gallons
City Mileage
18 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
26 miles/gallon
2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Safety Rating
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IIHS
2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Recalls & Defects
Steering:electric Power Assist System
Recall date
2010-08-12
Recall no.
10v374000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mazda IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2009 Mazda3 and Mazda5 Vehicles Manufactured From April 2, 2007 Through November 30, 2008. These Vehicles MAY Have A Condition IN Which A Sudden Loss OF Power Steering Assist Could Occur AT ANY Time While Driving THE Vehicle.
Consequence
Power Steering Assist IS Suddenly Lost Reducing THE Driver's Ability TO Steer THE Vehicle AS Typically Expected, and Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mazda Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Power Steering Pump and Lines Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON September 15, 2010. Owners MAY Contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor
Recall date
2011-06-15
Recall no.
11v329000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mazda IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2009 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 Vehicles Manufactured From January 7, 2008, Through November 28, 2008. THE Ground Terminal OF THE Windshield Wiper Motor MAY Have Been Inadvertently Bent During Assembly. IF This Condition Exists Then Over Time THE Electrical Resistance OF THE Motor Circuit MAY Increase UP TO A Point That THE Windshield Wipers Would NOT Work.
Consequence
THE Loss OF Wiper Function IN Adverse Weather Could Potentially Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install AN Additional Ground Harness ON THE Wiper Motor Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin ON or Before July 15, 2011. Owners MAY Contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-222-5500.
Notes
Mazda Safety Recall NO. 6411f.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Equipment
Recall date
2009-04-02
Recall no.
09e011000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Thule, Inc. IS Recalling 2,323 Owner-Installed Roof-Mounted FIT Kits, Models 3068 and 3069, Manufactured Between January 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009 That ARE Used With Thule Podium Foot Packs, Models 460 and 460r. These FIT Kits Were Sold AS Aftermarket Equipment FOR USE ON THE Vehicles Listed Above. THE Bolt(S) Used TO Secure THE Foot TO THE Vehicle WAS Manufactured TO A Hardness That MAY Cause THE Bolt(S) TO BE Brittle and Potentially Break Under Stress.
Consequence
This MAY Result IN THE Bolt(S) Snapping OFF During USE or Without A Load. THE Unsecured Rack and Load CAN Then Come Loose While Driving Creating A Potential Road Hazard, Possibly Resulting IN A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy
Thule Will Mail A Retro FIT KIT Along With Repair Instructions TO Owners Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin ON or Before April 13, 2009. Owners MAY Contact Thule Toll-Free AT 1-800-238-2388.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Thule Aftermarket Roof Mounted Load Carriers and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Listed Passenger Vehicles.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Insurance
Insurance for a 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.