Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is the most reported area at 29%, followed by the steering and electrical system (19% each) and forward collision avoidance (16%). No fires and no deaths are reported. The steering complaints stand out for severity, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries from just 6 reports.

Most reported areas

Engine0 29%
The most reported area: 9 reports (29%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Complaints point to oil consumption and low-oil warnings, so check the dipstick level.
Steering safety 19%
6 reports (19%) but the most serious by outcome: 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Worth a careful look on a test drive.
Electrical System safety 19%
6 reports (19%), tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. A recurring complaint area worth checking.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 16%
5 reports (16%), with 1 crash and no injuries. Owners describe flawed behavior from the driver-assist features.
Air Bags safety 10%
The fewest reports at 3 (10%), but linked to 1 crash and 2 injuries. Watch for airbag or seatbelt warning lights on the dash.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 31 complaints

Track maintenance, recalls, and costs for your Mazda — and see this inside the app.

Get Vehicle Story Maintenance schedule

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.