Mazda CX-3: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 7 model years of the Mazda CX-3 on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (3). 2017 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (2).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 | STEERING | 29 MPG |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | AIR BAGS | 29 MPG |
| 2019 | 2 | 27 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 MPG |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 1 | ENGINE | 29 MPG |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 | 2 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 MPG |
| 2016 | 3 | 40 | 1 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 MPG |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Mazda CX-3Questions
- Which Mazda CX-3 year has the most complaints?
- Of 7 model years of the Mazda CX-3 on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
- Which Mazda CX-3 year has the most recalls?
- 2016 has the most recall campaigns (3).
- Which Mazda CX-3 years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2015. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.