Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Mazda CX-3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 48 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
- NHTSA #23V487000 Rearview Image May Not Display Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V644000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V203000 Insufficient Bolt Torque may Cause Steering Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 7 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
Of the 48 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 48 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 has an average overall reliability with 3 recalls and 48 complaints. While these figures are moderate, the issues with the electrical system and back over prevention suggest potential concerns for buyers. However, the data is not extensive enough to predict frequent failures, indicating a relatively stable vehicle performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations
- Battery servicing
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering rearview camera
- Erratic electrical behavior
- Fuel odor or leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Mazda CX-3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.