Worst 2018 Mazda Cx-3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mazda Cx-3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 12,970 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 22,440 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 12,600 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Mazda Cx-3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2018 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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