Worst 2018 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 1 | — | 22,638 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 1 | — | 4,850 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 | 1 | — | 13,543 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 12 | — | — | 54,540 mi | |
| ENGINE | 12 | 1 | — | 41,256 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 34 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 1 | — | 9,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 16,009 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 115,275 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | 2 | — | 7,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 19,025 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 34 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 | — | — | 31,321 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 18 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 74 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2018 Mazda Mazda3
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~545,162 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 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
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.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing 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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