Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Mazda CX-3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Mazda CX-3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 21 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Mazda CX-3 shows an average reliability profile with notable complaints about the fuel system and minor engine issues, but no widespread critical failures. The recall affecting back over prevention suggests minor electronic concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 inspections
- tire rotations
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering rearview camera
- check engine light
- unusual fuel consumption
- engine misfires
- brake warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Mazda CX-3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.