2018 Mazda3. Advanced data.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,000 and 79,000 miles. Median 29,800, from 37 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

• 23V487000 Jul 2023 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

  Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.

  Risk. A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed

• 21V875000 Nov 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

  Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

  Risk. Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

• 19V272000 Apr 2019 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

  Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.

  Risk. Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

  Remedy. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.

• 17V745000 Nov 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling / Exhaust System

  Defect. Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring. The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.

  Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1717K.

Manufacturer communications 462

Mazda3 filed 462 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

• Some customers may complain about one or more warning lights on when they start the vehicle…
• When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the…
• Rough idle with the check engine light on and DTC P0015 / P0524 stored in memory

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