A bolt may break on motor mount #4 causing excess engine movement. In extreme cases the movement of the engine may cause the driveshaft to disengage from the transmission. Mazda has issued a recall for this concern, #07V29500.
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Windshield Wipers May Not Function
Body, Interior & Misc., June 15, 2011
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The ground terminal of the windshield wiper motor may have been bent during vehicle assembly. Due to the bent terminal, over time, the electrical resistance of the motor circuit may increase to the point that the windshield wipers may stop working. Loss of wiper function in adverse weather could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will install an additional ground harness on the wiper motor to correct this concern. This recall is expected to begin by July 15, 2011. The Mazda recall number is 6411F.
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Visitor, 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, Clovis, NM
I keep getting a number 4 cylinder miss fire. I have changed the plugs and switched the coils. I still get the same problem, also I've noticed that there is oil on the number 4 cylinder spark ...
The Cheese Guy, 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, New London, WI
i think its from the turbo, it happens all the time. I'm the first owner of the car. What is your take on this?
Julieb0923, 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, Nashville, TN
When driving to work this morning, the "!" came on and stayed on for 5 minutes, lasting the duration of my morning commute. What does this mean? It was cold, and I didn't give my c...
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