Table 1 shows one common visibility related problems of the 2024 Mazda MAZDA3.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems |
Front and rear windshields get excessive condensation on the inside of windows obstructiing visibility. Car taken to dealer and they could not reproduce the same situation. This puts others at risk because the defroster does not work well when there is heavy condensation on the inside of the windows. This issue has occured several times since purchase in 2024.
The contact leased a 2024 Mazda m3h. The contact stated that while driving at 55–60 mph, the windshield wipers continued to stay in the on position and failed to turn off. The parking brake engaged without application and turned on and off. All the electrical systems malfunctioned and failed to turn off. The lane assist engaged and forced the vehicle to crash into the side wall. All the instrument cluster warning lights were illuminated. There were no reported injuries. There was no police report filed. There was no air bag deployment or fire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the mechanic reset the codes. The mechanic informed the contact that the malfunction may continue while traveling over a bump. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 1,900.