Worst 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 26 | 3 | — | 44,835 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 26 | — | 1 | 31,613 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | 1 | — | 32,123 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | 9,186 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 9 | — | — | 68,659 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 53,254 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | — | 39,447 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 29,614 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 1 | — | 21,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 44,390 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 60,835 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 15,183 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 3 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 2 | — | 27,533 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 9,189 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 80,241 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2015 Mazda Mazda3
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~495,809 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 American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fuel enters the emission system it may leak out onto the ground or result in an engine stall.
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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