MAZDA MAZDA3
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
MAZDA MAZDA3 Reliability Overview
The MAZDA MAZDA3 has been produced from 2004 to 2026. Over 23 model years, NHTSA has received 3,974 complaints and issued 58 recall campaigns for this model.
23
Model Years
3,974
Complaints
58
Recalls
2004–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2025 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: forward-collision-avoidance-automatic-emergency-braking
2024 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 20
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2023 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2022 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 31
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2021 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 66
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2020 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 49
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: forward-collision-avoidance-automatic-emergency-braking
2019 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 116
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2018 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 137
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2017 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 104
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2016 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 136
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2015 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 152
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2014 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 174
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2013 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 176
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 328
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: power-train
2011 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 179
Recalls: 2
★★★★☆
Top Issue: air-bags
2010 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 918
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2009 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 140
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2008 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 387
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2007 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 301
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2006 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 224
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2005 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 127
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2004 MAZDA MAZDA3
Complaints: 185
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: steering
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | N/A | forward-collision-avoidance-automatic-emergency-braking |
| 2024 | 20 | 3 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2022 | 31 | 0 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2021 | 66 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2020 | 49 | 2 | ★★★★★ | forward-collision-avoidance-automatic-emergency-braking |
| 2019 | 116 | 6 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2018 | 137 | 4 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2017 | 104 | 2 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2016 | 136 | 6 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2015 | 152 | 4 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2014 | 174 | 4 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2013 | 176 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | exterior-lighting |
| 2012 | 328 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | power-train |
| 2011 | 179 | 2 | ★★★★☆ | air-bags |
| 2010 | 918 | 3 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2009 | 140 | 4 | N/A | steering |
| 2008 | 387 | 3 | N/A | steering |
| 2007 | 301 | 3 | N/A | steering |
| 2006 | 224 | 2 | N/A | steering |
| 2005 | 127 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2004 | 185 | 3 | N/A | steering |