AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts

Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

NHTSA data on file today

The 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 110 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.

Recall campaigns on file

Most-cited components in owner complaints

  • Electrical System 30 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 26 complaints
  • Back Over Prevention 16 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 16 complaints
  • Engine 12 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints

Of the 110 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 110 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

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