2010 Mazda Mazda3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 686 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The most-reported areas: Structure (169), Unknown Or Other (133), Seats (106).
Key takeaways
- 686 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 169 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 133 | 19% |
| Seats | 106 | 15% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 100 | 15% |
| Wheels | 54 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 50 | 7% |
| Tires | 48 | 7% |
| Power Train | 40 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 5% |
| Steering | 31 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mazda3 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2010 Mazda3 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-04
The AT light came on the dash, added transmission fluid because it was a little low but the light still has not gone off. I think there is an electrical problem within the transmission. It's had shifting issues since purchasing this vehicle. I also have a small child that comes with me to work and I do not want my car ...
Tires - filed 2026-03-09
my girlfriend had bought a car from a dealership in Pennsylvania and the car is registered in Pennsylvania at a dealer called premier world wide auto sales. when she had bought the car all four of the tires i believe should have failed pa safety inspection and the owner of this shop keeps telling me that they pass one ...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-01-12
NHTSA Complaint Narrative I am filing this complaint regarding a 2010 Mazda 3, VIN [XXX] . The vehicle experiences intermittent transmission control failures, including difficulty shifting out of first gear and warning indicators triggered by vibration. The transmission and transmission control module have already be...
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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.