KnownCarProblemsMazda Mazda3 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,990 complaints with NHTSA about the Mazda Mazda3 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2010, 2008, 2012. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mazda Mazda3 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda3 | 54 | Engine | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Mazda3 | 32 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Mazda3 | 74 | Brakes | 6 | 3 |
| 2018 Mazda3 | 109 | Electrical | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 Mazda3 | 83 | Other or unspecified | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 Mazda3 | 104 | Electrical | 6 | 7 |
| 2015 Mazda3 | 130 | Brakes | 4 | 8 |
| 2014 Mazda3 | 138 | Electrical | 4 | 10 |
| 2013 Mazda3 | 117 | Lights | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 Mazda3 | 226 | Transmission | 1 | 9 |
| 2011 Mazda3 | 132 | Air bags | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 Mazda3 | 686 | Body and structure | 3 | 18 |
| 2009 Mazda3 | 115 | Wheels and tires | 3 | 11 |
| 2008 Mazda3 | 303 | Steering | 2 | 29 |
| 2007 Mazda3 | 222 | Steering | 2 | 28 |
| 2006 Mazda3 | 166 | Engine | 1 | 21 |
| 2005 Mazda3 | 97 | Air bags | 2 | 16 |
| 2004 Mazda3 | 145 | Brakes | 2 | 18 |
48 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mazda Mazda3
- What years of the Mazda Mazda3 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2010 (686), 2008 (303), 2012 (226).
- What is the most common problem with the Mazda Mazda3?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (383), other or unspecified (354), electrical (353).
- Which Mazda Mazda3 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (24), 2020 (32), 2021 (54). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.