Electrical System Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 349 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (268 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mazda MAZDA3

The Electrical System problem

Car doesn't start if sitting more than 4 days untouched. When I went to the dealer, they informed me they know about the issue but nothing can be done about it. They even told me what the issue was, there's something in the car (they don't know what) that draws a lot of power non stop.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Corrosion of the battery terminal and battery wiring harness preventing car from starting.   Read details...

The Software problem

My 2016 Mazda 3 is doing the same thing as what you just had a recall on with the software but Mazda updated the software and it�s back again my car is having trouble going it misfires my check engine light it�s on it takes a lot of rpms to go it�s sucking up my gas I�ve   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Push button start malfunction, causing instrument panel to light up and behave erratically. Car obviously not safe to drive at that point. Shifting into reverse louder than normal and very noticeable jerk. Same result when shifting back to drive. Did not attempt any movement. Shut off engine.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Airbags: did not deploy upon impact of a streetlamp pole on the front driverside quarter. Front farring damaged and replaced. I was turning left, it was raining, the glare of the light blinded me enough to go up on the curb and impact the streetlamp pole.   Read details...




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