Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Mazda CX-3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 10 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
- Back Over Prevention 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,200–$4,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 has minimal recall and complaint incidents, with the main issue being the rearview camera. The low number of complaints across various components suggests generally reliable performance. This vehicle is rated above-average in reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | 25,000–50,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| engine | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake pad inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery check and replacement
- Radiator flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering rearview camera
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine overheating issue
- Unusual noises from engine
- Poor fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Mazda CX-3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.