Complaints
20
Crashes
8
Fires
5
Injuries
3
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2023 Mazda Mazda3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#23 complaints
POWER TRAIN
#33 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Mazda Mazda3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 2,500 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,500
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