Worst 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 26 | 2 | — | 21,718 mi | |
| Brakes | 22 | 3 | — | 48,728 mi | |
| Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 37,903 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 3 | — | 43,524 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 3 | — | 18,044 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 40,698 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 6 | — | — | 48,333 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 6 | — | — | 73,520 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 13,462 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Mazda Mazda3
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~487,098 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.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the Inlet Check Valve (ICV) may fail and allow fuel to leak.
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped with a 2.5L engine and a regenerative engine braking system. When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip causing the Power Control module (PCM) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system.
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2014 Mazda Mazda3 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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