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When problems were reported
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34 reports with mileage · 49 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Back Over Prevention. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
83 reports
10,055 miles · Jan 24, 2018
Wheels
AS I DROVE ALONG A MAJOR ROUTE, I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. WHEN ITTURNEDGREEN, I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE FORWARD AND FELT CAR PULLING TO RIGHT SIDE. AS MY SPEED INCREASED TO 25, THE PULL BECAME STRONGER BUT, I PROCEEDED SLOWLY AND REMAINED UNDER 30MPH. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE, I HEARD THREE TONE ALERTS FOLLOWED BY LOW PRESS…
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AS I DROVE ALONG A MAJOR ROUTE, I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. WHEN ITTURNEDGREEN, I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE FORWARD AND FELT CAR PULLING TO RIGHT SIDE. AS MY SPEED INCREASED TO 25, THE PULL BECAME STRONGER BUT, I PROCEEDED SLOWLY AND REMAINED UNDER 30MPH. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE, I HEARD THREE TONE ALERTS FOLLOWED BY LOW PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. PULLED OVER, CALLED AAA WHO REPLACED FLAT TIRE. THE SIDEWALL WAS SPIDERED PATTERN AND BLOWN. THIS MORNING, I NOTICED THAT ANOTHER TIRE HAS THAT SAME SPIDER PATTERN BUT IS NOT BLOWN OUT. I CONTACTED DUNLOP TO INQUIRE IF THERE ANY RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NOT. I WAS TOLD THESE TIRES DUNLOP SP SPORT 5000 215/45R/18 89W HAVE REINFORCED SIDEWALLS THAT PREVENT BLOWOUTS AND FLATS; I INQUIRED IF THE GRADE OF RUBBER COULD WITHSTAND THE SALT COVERED ROADS OF NEW ENGLAND BECAUSE I HAD WITNESSED DAMAGE TO RUBBER SOLES OF BARETRAP BOOTS WITH A SIMILIAR SPIDER PATTERN A FEW WINTERS AGO CAUSED FROM ROCK SALT. I WAS TOLD THEY ARE UNAWARE THAT ROCK SALT COULD BE A CAUSE OF DEGRADE IN RUBBER . IN ADDITION, IT HAD BEEN RAINING HEAVILY AT TIMES AND ACCORDING TO MAZDA, CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL PUSH/SHIFT LOAD TO FRONT OF VEHICLE. WHETHER THIS ADDED LOAD CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW AND ADD SPIDER PATTERN TO TIRE STILL ON VEHILCE BUT NOT FLAT (PUCTURED BELIW) OR THE MANUFACTURER SELECTED TIRES THAT CAN'T CARRY THE LOAD, OR THE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE
NHTSA ODI #11064669
2 miles · Dec 15, 2017
Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK ON THE DRIVER DISPLAY. AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION AND AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURNING IT BACK ON THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DISAPPEARED AND DID NOT COME BACK ON.
NHTSA ODI #11054988
10 miles · May 12, 2017
Structure
WINDSHIELD HAS MULTIPLE RIPPLES FROM THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PILLARS TO 6 INCHES IN. THIS CONDITION CAUSES EYE STRAIN WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO LOOK OUT OF THE SIDE WINDOW TO CLEAR/ RESET MY EYES, THEN, LOOK THOUGH THE RIPPLED WINDSHIELD. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE DAY 1 (2 MONTHS IN) AND NO RESOLUTION. POTENT…
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WINDSHIELD HAS MULTIPLE RIPPLES FROM THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE PILLARS TO 6 INCHES IN. THIS CONDITION CAUSES EYE STRAIN WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO LOOK OUT OF THE SIDE WINDOW TO CLEAR/ RESET MY EYES, THEN, LOOK THOUGH THE RIPPLED WINDSHIELD. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE DAY 1 (2 MONTHS IN) AND NO RESOLUTION. POTENTIAL CAUSE FOR ACCIDENT DUE TO HAVING TO NOT FACE FORWARD. ISSUE OCCURS AT ANY STAGE OF OPERATION, DAY TIME IS WORSE THAN NIGHT. WEATHER CONDITIONS NO NOT CHANGE ISSUE.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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