2018 Mazda CX-3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Mazda CX-3.

20172019
Complaints
13
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Mazda CX-3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Backup Camera

#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mazda CX-3.

Backup Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2018 Mazda CX-3

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~236,100 vehicles.

23V487000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~236,100 affected

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.

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2018 Mazda CX-3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Mazda CX-3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Mazda CX-3 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Backup Camera with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Mazda CX-3?
Top reported problems: Backup Camera (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2018 Mazda CX-3?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Mazda CX-3 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Mazda CX-3 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 236,100 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Mazda CX-3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mazda CX-3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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