The Lemon Index2022 Mazda3. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index62100 = average car
Complaints23NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold27,767U.S. model year
Per 100K sold83complaints
Year rank#11 of 19#1 = fewest complaints
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 61% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Seat belts | 9% |
| Engine | 9% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 436
Mazda3 filed 436 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Some CX-5 and CX-30 customers may find that the liftgate does not close when pressing the…
- That the air bag warning light turns on or repeats cycles of turning on and off
- If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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