Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 172 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (133 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat broken (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Seat Broken problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems |
The seat lifter on the driver's side seat frame broke, the metal has a clear stress fracture right near the bracket where the frame connects to the rail. This is the same part that was recalled in the 2010 and 2011 models by Mazda in 2017. Nhtsa campaign no. Read details...
Seat tracks broken - Mazda USA customer experience rep said that the driver seat assembly (track, bolts, etc. . . ) in my 2010 Mazda3 are expected to wear and damage for a second time within the 68k miles I have driven this car since I bought it brand new back in Aug. Of '09. Read details...
The power seat lift and lower mechanics have failed so that the seat no longer raises or lowers to its original extent. This prevents the driver of the vehicle from adjusting the seat properly for safe driving. Read details...
Headrests tip too far forward. They cause great pain to the neck, shoulders and back. People have resulted in removing the headrests altogether. If the vehicle causes a person pain, then the vehicle is not safe. Read details...
The driver seat of my car unexpectedly detached from seat mount during normal use, the driver seat fell backward on to the back seat, leaving my car non-functional. For safety reasons, I had my car towed to the dealership, a distance of approximately 25 miles. Read details...