Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Mazda CX-3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Mazda CX-3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 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 #21V875000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Mazda CX-3 has moderate concerns, primarily fuel pump failure and some electrical issues, but remains a reliable option overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Rearview camera | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Brake pad replacement
- Serpentine belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel pump failure symptoms
- Flickering rear camera
- Electrical irregularities
- Steering stiffness
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Mazda CX-3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.