2013 Mazda Mazda3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mazda Mazda3. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (36), Electrical System (32), Power Train (18).
Key takeaways
- 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 27% |
| Power Train | 18 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 13% |
| Structure | 11 | 9% |
| Engine | 11 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 9% |
| Steering | 9 | 8% |
| Seats | 9 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2025-05-01
The Brake Pedal consistently malfunctions, even after the replacement of the master cylinder (by independent service center). The master cylinder does not hold pressure due to a faulty ABS control unit (which, when Mazda was contacted, said that part was on backorder until September). If the manufacturer knows this is ...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2024-02-14
There seems to be a lot of people who own 2012 and 2013 Mazda 3 Sedans (with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and Halogen Type Headlights) that are dealing with the same issue I am dealing with myself. I have just purchased a used 2013 Mazda 3 with Skyactive Technology and I noticed that when I was braking the headlights would pulse...
Power Train - filed 2023-11-26
Transmission Control Module malfunction. The AT light came on and the car made a jerking motion and a clunking noise. It lost power and would not shift which is very dangerous in moving traffic. It put me at risk for getting hit by another vehicle not expecting the abrupt change in speed by my vehicle. The check engine...
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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.