KnownCarProblems2017 Mazda Mazda3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the other or unspecified (33% of complaints). It is 15th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2017 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Other or unspecified
27 complaints · 33%The back-up camera does not operate consistently. Sometimes it will connect just fine. Other times, it will not connect at all, sometimes it will connect but be streaky and jumpy, making it difficult to see behind the car. This has been on-going for some time.
Electrical
20 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain or in the snow, the instrument cluster, the instrument panel, and the infotainment system became inoperable, causing the forward sensing camera system to become inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the instrument panel display was intermittently inoperable. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the instrument panel to be…
Backup camera
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview system braking, sensing system.
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v487000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the rear-view camera screen failed to…
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while in reverse(r), the rearview camera would intermittently display a distorted or blank image. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the camera was replaced under warranty; however, the failure returned almost a year later after the repair. The contact…
Brakes
7 complaints · 8%The engine began revving high as I took my foot off the accelerator and apply the brakes as I approached a traffic red light. I put the car in neutral to see if by tapping the gas pedal it would stop revving. It did not. With my foot on the brake pedal to the floor, I put the car in drive and the car sped forward…
Rear brakes severly corroded and near failure between 13000 and 17000 miles despite routine washing. Rear brake noises began early in this mileage range then escalated along with reduced stopping power. Dealer replaced brakes at 17000 miles (cost not covered) and stated rear pads worn to 3/32 and 4/32 and frozen in…
Engine
5 complaints · 6%Making a right turn from a stop onto a freeway side street. It is a 50 MPH zone. About halfway through the turn on light throttle at about 10 MPH, I give it the gas and nothing happens. The engine is still running but will not accelerate. I let off the throttle completely than reapply it. Now it accelerates. Gas tank…
The engine began revving high as I took my foot off the accelerator and apply the brakes as I approached a traffic red light. I put the car in neutral to see if by tapping the gas pedal it would stop revving. It did not. With my foot on the brake pedal to the floor, I put the car in drive and the car sped forward…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 6%2017 Mazda 3 grand touring hatchback driving on a road going 30 MPH and hear what sounded like a muffled gunshot right above me. I saw that I had glass raining down the back of my car, emptying onto the street and causing cars to swerve to avoid the glass. That was when I realized that my sunroof just exploded. I…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
This goes with previous form tge other thing is that my door flew of on freeway right before it jerked like stated in other form my car had just been fixed from same doors and now one flies of car doingb80 miles per hr on i15 in nevada causin the accident I had I feel repair shop needs to cover the cost of accident
I am noticing excessive paint chips on the hood and front fenders of my 2017 Mazda 3. The paint is: soul red crystal paint. I have not noticed or heard road debris hit the car. The car has about 23000 miles. The paint seems very thin. I have noticed other Mazda owners with this paint having similar issues. Perhaps…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 4%As I drove along a major route, I came to a stop light. When itturnedgreen, I proceeded to drive forward and felt car pulling to right side. As my speed increased to 25, the pull became stronger but, I proceeded slowly and remained under 30mph. After driving approximately 1 mile, I heard three tone alerts followed by…
I had my 3rd flat tire in a parking lot, my husband came to change my tire, he used the breaker bar he used before (only way to get tire off) and 4 bearings broke, this LED to me needing a whole new hub assembly and tire, I don't feel that a 2 year old car should need a new hub assembly especially because the tire…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed september 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of ct, ma, md, nj, ny, pa and va were mailed august 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before may 1, 2025. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 6. Mazda
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 mazda3 and 2016-2021 cx-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Visibility and wipers: windshield wiper/washer
Risk: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began may 7, 2019. Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219d.
Full defect summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Mazda Mazda3
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda Mazda3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (27 complaints); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); backup camera (11 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 14, 2023 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Mazda Mazda3?
- It is 15th of 23 Mazda3 model years by number of complaints, with 83 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.