Worst 2017 Mazda Cx-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mazda Cx-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 22,225 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 37,225 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 45,200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 25,792 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 139,099 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 45,200 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Mazda Cx-3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2017 Mazda Cx-3
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~236,100 vehicles.
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.
Other Mazda Cx-3 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Cx-3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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