2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 Structurebody Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2016 MAZDA MAZDA3
4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 MAZDA MAZDA3. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
UNKOWN
I PARKED AT THE TOP OF MY DRIVEWAY AT A SLIGHT INCLINE POSITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND THE CAR WAS IN SECOND GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION). IT WAS IN A STATIONARY POSITION AT THAT TIME. MY FAMILY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WE WENT INSIDE OUR HOME. APPROXIMATELY A HALF OUR LATER I NOTICE MY CAR ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED IN BETWEEN TWO TREES ON MY PROPERTY. EITHER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED OR THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE PARKED. THE CAR WAS FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF MY PROPERTY STILL IN GEAR AND HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN THE ENGAGED POSITION.
WATER GETS INTO THE TRUNK AND FILLS UP THE SPARE TIRE WELL. CAUSING MOLD AND RUST INSIDE TRUNK. THROUGHOUT BARING INSIDE CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION COMPONENT EXPLODES DESTROYING THE CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION. PARKING BREAK DOESN'T DISENGAGE CORRECTLY CAUSING BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN QUICKLY. WATER GETTING INTO REAR BREAK CALIPERS MAKING THEM DEFECTIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MAINLY IN CITY STREET DRIVING BUT NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
THE HOOD OF MY CAR COLLAPSED INTO AN ENORMOUS DENT WHILE PARKED IN A PRIVATE GARAGE. WHEN I WENT TO TO A BODY SHOP TO GET IT FIXED, I WAS SHOWN THAT THE METAL IS VERY FLIMSY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HOOD. WHEN THE GENTLEMAN DROPPED THE HOOD BACK DOWN TO CLOSE IT, THE DENT ALMOST ENTIRELY POPPED OUT ON ITS OWN.
Other 2016 MAZDA MAZDA3 Problem Areas
Electrical System
22 complaints
Unknown Or Other
21 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Back Over Prevention
7 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Visibilitywiper
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Parking Brake
6 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Carry Handle Shell Base
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Tether Lower Anchor On Car Seat Or Vehicle
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint