2023 Mazda Mazda3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mazda Mazda3. The most-reported areas: Power Train (3), Electrical System (3), Unknown Or Other (3).
Key takeaways
- 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 25% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 17% |
| Engine | 2 | 17% |
| Steering | 1 | 8% |
| Tires | 1 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% |
| Structure | 1 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-03-13
Transmission failure when driving. Car was towed to dealership and diagnosed. Transmission and torque converter replacement required under factory warranty. Very long lead time for dealer to acquire replacement parts, about 4 months.
Steering,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-01-22
On 14th, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the northbound 55 Freeway near the Katella exit, my vehicle suddenly began to shake violently without any prior warning. In response, I attempted to slow down by applying the brakes; however, the speedometer rapidly increased even as I maintained firm pressure o...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2025-01-23
The active braking support feature of this vehicle falsely warns me of an imminent collision. It happens pretty often, the system is obviously not quite smart enough. Last week, while accelerating away from a stop light in moderately heavy traffic, the active braking system APPLIED THE BRAKES in a panic manner, causing...
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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.