Mazda MAZDA3 Reliability Problems

MAZDA3 owners have made 530 complaints over 17 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it second to last in overall reliaibility, with significant interior and clutch concerns.

3 Common Mazda MAZDA3 Problems

A list of some of the most common issues MAZDA3 owners have to deal with.

  1. Valve Stem Corrosion and TPMS Warnings

    Mazda owners are experiencing warning lights, valve stem corrosions, and sudden tire blowouts that can all be traced to issues with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Law firms are currently gathering information about potential cl…

    Continue reading article "Valve Stem Corrosion and TPMS Warnings" Corroded Mazda valve stem

  2. Mazda Clutch Failure and Warranty Problems

    Mazda has been known to dodge warranty claims on their allegedly defective clutch systems. So much for that 'bumper-to-bumper' guarantee. A lawsuit has been filed by owners tired of replacing their clutch early and often and while Mazda tri…

    Continue reading article "Mazda Clutch Failure and Warranty Problems" Disassembled clutch with a skull and cross bones

What MAZDA3 Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

MAZDA3 Generations

The MAZDA3 has 4 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2009–2013).

MAZDA3 Key Numbers

  1. 530 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 1,067 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 22 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

MAZDA3 Class-Action Lawsuits

The MAZDA3 has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Partial dismissal

    Megan Humphrey et al vs. Mazda Motor Corp.

    1. Partial dismissal

      A Mazda MAZDA3 clutch noise and replacement lawsuit will continue after a California federal judge granted in part Mazda's motion to dismiss, but allowed some claims to carry on, giving 2010-2015 MAZDA3 owners hope of relief.

    2. Case Filed

      A Mazda MAZDA3 clutch noise and replacement lawsuit will continue after a California federal judge granted in part Mazda's motion to dismiss, but allowed some claims to carry on, giving 2010-2015 MAZDA3 owners hope of relief.

  • Stedman, et al. v. Mazda Motor Corporation, et al.

    1. Case Filed

      A Mazda MAZDA3 clutch noise and replacement lawsuit will continue after a California federal judge granted in part Mazda's motion to dismiss, but allowed some claims to carry on, giving 2010-2015 MAZDA3 owners hope of relief.

    Class Vehicles
    • 2009-2011 Mazda3
    • 2009-2011 Mazda6
    Location
    California

Recent MAZDA3 News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Have you ever tried to drive your car with the parking brake still applied?

    It doesn't take long to realize something is wrong. That's something 228,000 Mazda3 and Mazda6 owners might soon experience thanks to corrosion. The 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 cars have brake calipers where water can enter and cause the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and bind. This can cause the parking brakes to not engage or completely disengage.…

    keep reading article "Parking Brake in Mazda3 and Mazda 6 Might Bind When Trying to Drive, Disengage When Trying to Park"

  8. Heads up, Mazda owners! The automaker just announced a recall of 2.2 million vehicles with rear hatches that can come crashing down.

    Mazda says the vehicles don't have enough of a corrosion protective coating on the ends of the external cylinders of the rear hatch gas lift supports. Without enough corrosion protection, the dampers can be affected by water containing road salt and cause the dampers to break.…

    keep reading article "Mazda Hatches, Falling Down"

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