Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Mazda MAZDA3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 74 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V907000 Emergency Braking Can Activate Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V558000 Rearview Mirror Glass May Detach From Housing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V514000 Head Restraint May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V497000 Software Error May Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V425000 Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen and Fall Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V363000 Incorrect Air Bag and Seat Belt Indicators NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints
Of the 74 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 74 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 has an average reliability rating. While it suffers from some recall issues, such as a software error causing engine stalling, and complaints about service brakes, it doesn't show severe defects. The vehicle's regular maintenance and repair costs are not excessively high, indicating a balance of dependability and repair necessity.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| PCM/engine control | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| lug nuts/bolts | 15,000–40,000 miles | $50–$100 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Stalling especially at low speeds
- Steering wheel vibration
- Brake pedal sponginess
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.