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Mazda MAZDA3

2014–2018 only

678 classified complaints 9 recalls

448,093 sold in the US for 2014–2018.

13 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2014–2018 Mazda MAZDA3 models have 678 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Infotainment, screen and software, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda MAZDA3 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2014–2018 only

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 131 complaints · 2.9/10k sold

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 83 complaints · 1.9/10k sold

Median onset: 54,477 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 50 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 41 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 56,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 39 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 32,000 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 38 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 9,000 miles. 5.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 33 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 5,000 miles. 24.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 33 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 33,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 2014–2018 compare with other MAZDA3 years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2014–2018 model years. See the full Mazda MAZDA3 report for every year and full specs/safety data.