2016 Mazda Mazda3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mazda Mazda3. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (22), Unknown Or Other (20), Service Brakes (14).
Key takeaways
- 103 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 14% |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 12% |
| Power Train | 9 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 7% |
| Engine | 7 | 7% |
| Parking Brake | 6 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Seats | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-11
After speaking with Mazda customer support, the sales department at Germain Mazda of Columbus, and the service department of Mazda Columbus, I have come to learn that in response to recall 1217F XXX17V-393, the dealership that performed the recall only performed an inspection with no repair or replacement made to the ...
Steering - filed 2026-05-12
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda3.The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact stated that the vehicle's steering wheel would fail to operate as needed. The contact stated that an abnormal, clunking noise would emit from the steering wheel while turning at various speeds. The contact also sta...
Electrical System - filed 2026-01-08
The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving and while starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster was inoperable. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster screen was peeling, and critical information for the vehicle was not displayed. Additionally, the infotainment system bec...
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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.