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2018 Mazda Mazda3

What 2018 Mazda Mazda3 owners report most

Owners filed 107 complaints to NHTSA about the 2018 Mazda Mazda3. Electrical system problems lead the list at 30 reports (28%), followed by wiper/visibility and back-over prevention issues. Most reports describe no crash or injury, but a handful do: the wiper and engine categories each note injuries, and one engine complaint involved a fatal crash. Read the details below before drawing conclusions.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 28%
The most-reported area, with 30 complaints (28% of all reports). One of these involved a crash; none reported a fire or injury.
Visibility/Wiper safety 15%
16 complaints (15% of reports) about visibility and the wipers. One involved a crash and 3 people were injured across these reports.
Back Over Prevention safety 14%
15 complaints (14% of reports) tied to back-over prevention, such as the rear camera. One involved a crash; none reported a fire or injury.
Engine safety 11%
12 complaints (11% of reports) about the engine. These are the most serious in the set: one involved a crash, 2 people were injured, and 1 death was reported.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 7%
7 complaints (7% of reports) about the fuel and propulsion system. None reported a crash, fire, or injury.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 107 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.