Worst 2017 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Backup Camera
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | — | 32,712 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 9 | — | — | 49,728 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 4 | — | 11,308 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 26,450 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 22,822 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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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.
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2017 Mazda Mazda3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Mazda3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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