Worst 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 | — | 1 | 52,591 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 2 | — | 21,718 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 22 | 3 | — | 48,728 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 20 | — | — | 37,903 mi | |
| ENGINE | 13 | 3 | — | 43,524 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 3 | — | 18,044 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 1 | — | 40,698 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 6 | — | — | 48,333 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 6 | — | — | 73,520 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 13,462 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 6,850 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 54,620 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 101,833 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 52,176 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 1 | — | 22,787 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 30,198 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 197,687 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 800,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | 1,812 mi | |
| 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.
Other Mazda Mazda3 Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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