Worst 2017 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BACK OVER PREVENTION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | — | — | 32,712 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 9 | — | — | 49,728 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 4 | — | 11,308 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 26,450 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 22,822 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 17,234 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 6,600 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 1 | — | 43,564 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 19,930 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 2 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 49,346 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 9,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 4,200 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2017 Mazda Mazda3
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~423,980 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 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
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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