Honda Accord vs Mazda MAZDA3
For 2005–2022 models, the Mazda MAZDA3 has 16.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 21.0 for the Honda Accord. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda Accord
21.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.2× the Mazda MAZDA3’s rate
- Complaints
- 11,699
- Sold
- 5,581,915
- Recall campaigns
- 38
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2006–2007, 2012 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 95,870 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,500 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 95,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 15,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 31,000 mi
Mazda MAZDA3
16.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
20% fewer than the Honda Accord
- Complaints
- 2,635
- Sold
- 1,565,366
- Recall campaigns
- 22
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2005 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 58,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,915 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 51,250 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 52,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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TPMS sensors and warnings
Typically around 52,558 mi · repair $230–$430
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Accord or the Mazda MAZDA3?
For 2005–2022 models, the Mazda MAZDA3 has 16.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Accord has 21.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Accord?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Accord is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 95,870 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Mazda MAZDA3?
The most-reported problem on the Mazda MAZDA3 is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 58,000 miles.
Which Honda Accord and Mazda MAZDA3 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Accord: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019; Mazda MAZDA3: 2008 and 2010.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.