Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Mazda MAZDA3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 686 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V082000 Seat Lifter Links may Crack or Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V644000 Rear Lift Gate may Fall if Lift Gate Stays Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V126000 ENGINE HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 169 complaints
- Unknown or Other 133 complaints
- Seats 106 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 100 complaints
- Wheels 54 complaints
- Electrical System 50 complaints
Of the 686 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 686 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has moderate owner complaints and three recalls, indicating some reliability concerns but nothing alarming. Most issues relate to the structure, seats, and visibility, requiring attention to these areas, though not frequently severe. The data suggests average reliability overall but is somewhat limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 40,000-80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Structure | 50,000-90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Visibility | 40,000-80,000 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service at 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat adjustment issues
- Electrical shorts
- Poor visibility during rain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.