2017 Mazda CX-3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-3. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (8), Engine (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
Key takeaways
- 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 38% |
| Engine | 3 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 10% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 5% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2025-03-19
Windshield wiper fluid tank leaks when you pour fluid in empty within about an hour
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2024-07-26
LED speedometer in dash showing incorrect speed or unreadable. Advised of chip malfunction.
Steering - filed 2024-06-11
Steering system seems to become unhinged. Something in the steering system is not working properly.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.