Mazda MAZDA3 owners have reported 147 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (146 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems |
January 10, 2025, at low city speed, I struck a small pothole. The entire car felt like it had been in an accident—a violent jolt—followed by immediate vibration and a pull. Inspection showed one oem 18" rim was bent. Read details...
Had a rim on a Mazda 3 come apart after hitting a small pothole on the interstate which the rim clearly has to be defective to cause this much damage for such minimal impact. Took to dealer for remedy. Service manager says this happens quite often. Read details...