Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 165 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (122 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On July 1, 2025, I was involved in a severe rear-end collision while driving my 2024 Mazda3 manual hatchback. The impact was forceful enough to shatter the rear windshield, leave a deep dent in the tailgate, and bend the trailer hitch mount under the vehicle by several inches. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v644000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet Read details...
I had gotten a flat tire after hitting a pot hole and knew that I was going to need new tires shortly anyways so I had them put on a used tire to get me through two weeks and while during the two weeks I was gone for a few days and had new breaks put on and asked them to just double check to make Read details...
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The paint chips very easily. The hood is very pitted. Titanium flash pearl. This paint color was an extra cost too. Since initial ownership, it has just become so bad over the ownership period, that I can't touch it up any more. Extremely reliable car otherwise. I purchased the car new. Read details...