Worst 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 18 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,903 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | 1,700 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Mazda Mazda3
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~599 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles. Air may suddenly leak from the tire air valve.
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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