Mazda Mazda3 by year

Compact cars. Every model year EPA has rated, with what owners and NHTSA have on file.

Owner complaints ran highest for the 2010 (686, most about structure) and lowest for the 2024 (12), among years with at least 10. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so a lower count doesn't mean a more reliable year.

Mazda Mazda3, each model year
YearComplaintsMost named partRecall campaignsNHTSA overallCombined mpg
20261Steering05 stars26–30
20258Forward collision avoidance15 stars26–31
202412Electrical system35 stars26–31
202312Electrical system05 stars26–31
202224Air bags05 stars26–31
202154Engine15 stars26–31
202032Forward collision avoidance25 stars27–30
201974Service brakes6–27–30
2018109Electrical system45 stars28–32
201783Unknown or other25 stars28–32
2016104Electrical system65 stars29–33
2015130Service brakes45 stars29–33
2014138Electrical system45 stars30–33
2013117Exterior lighting14 stars23–32
2012226Power train14 stars23–32
2011132Air bags24 stars23–28
2010686Structure3–24–28
2009115Steering3–24–27
2008303Steering2–24–27
2007222Steering2–21–27
2006166Steering1–24–27

Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales or for how long each year has been on the road: a newer year's lower count doesn't make it more reliable. NHTSA's overall rating is the lowest across the versions it tested that year. About the data