2016 Mazda Mazda3 owner complaints

All seats separate from the base of the seat, meaning there is nothing holding the cushion that you sit on to the wire frame attached to the floor. The dealership informed me that the warranty solution after 7 attempts of fixing was to put zip ties through the nylon seat material and connect it to the base. This is not a solution to the problem since the thin nylon will just rip under pressure.

I am now experiencing the problems outlined in [XXX] approximately 18 months after the extended warranty period has ended for me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v393000 (parking brake). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (cj wilson Mazda of ventura, 6500 auto center dr, ventura, ca 93003) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Problem with my 2016 Mazda 3 4-door. The front passenger seat cushion trim is coming off the seat frame at the front end. This is the same issue reported in technical bulletin 09-025/19 except that bulletin refers to models build in mexico, mine was built in japan. Tulley Mazda wants to charge me $500 to replace the defective part.

Check engine light came on car was smoking after I drove it not very far took it to the dealership there claiming software issue my car battery is almost completely drained and I just got this car sometime keys won't work or my car won't start

My 2016 Mazda 3 has had a faulty rearview camera, computerized controls, and monitor display screen for over 2 years now. I am not sure if there is a problem with the electrical system because I have lost the ability to turn on the navigation function, the stereo function, and to see the vehicle maintenance information with non-functioning electrical controls and display screen. Sometimes the monitor display would show a blank screen or a fuzzy screen which is a safety hazard especially when I'm driving my vehicle in reverse and could potentially cause an accident. There has been a recall on the rearview camera since July 2023. I have contacted the Mazda dealership multiple times, and they have repeatedly said that the rearview camera parts are still not available. This is unacceptable bec

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Mazda 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v393000 (parking brake); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to ocean Mazda doral (9675 nw 12th st, doral, fl 33172, phone number: (786) 464-1100), but was not repaired due to lack of parts. The dealer informed the contact that they would be notified once parts become available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted or failed to display an image while reversing. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

During hot summer months when running errands (for example) which would require stopping and re-starting the vehicle several times, the cabin will begin to fill with gas fumes. This will start about 30 minutes into the trip. The fumes become so strong that I become sick and have a headache. You can smell fumes inside and outside of the vehicle. This does not happen during highway travel. Even though this is a recall issue for the 2016 Mazda 3, for some reason it does not apply to my Mazda 3. If I want to have this repaired, I would have to pay out of pocket for something that should be replaced by Mazda.

This vehicle cannot tolerate even the slightest bit of slush or snow or ice on the road. The wheels start to spin and it goes nowhere. Many times in light wintery conditions, the vehicle failed to handle the winter conditions, especially on any kind of an incline, and my whole county is located on one big incline. This vehicle is supposed to have full time traction control. That's laughable. On the slightest incline with 1/4" of slush on the road, we were forced to turn around and take a route that is flat. The car just cannot handle it. I cannot give it to any of my daughters as they all live further north than we do. It needs to go to a florida or texas or california owner.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Mazda 3. While driving 75 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle accelerated. Upon depressing the brake pedal for the third time, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. When the vehicle restarted, the check engine indicator flashed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000. *tt

I parked at the top of my driveway at a slight incline position with the emergency brake engaged and the car was in second gear (manual transmission). It was in a stationary position at that time. My family exited the vehicle and we went inside our home. Approximately a half our later I notice my car rolled down my driveway and crashed in between two trees on my property. Either the emergency brake failed or the car's transmission failed while parked. The car was found at the bottom of my property still in gear and had the emergency brake in the engaged position.

I have had to replace the battery on this vehicle three times in the last year. I have taken it to Mazda who replaces the battery. No excessive electrical power is being used with in the car. The car is driven regularly as well.

NHTSA Recall # 23V-487 Manufacturer Recall # 6023G issued July 14, 2023 After repeated phone calls to the Manufacturer and the Mazda Dealership, the recall has not been fixed. I have been told that the parts are not available. As of this date, 16 months after the recall, Mazda has not fixed the problem. I have been told by the Manufacturer and the Mazda Dealership, that parts are not available. The manufacturer told me that they have no date when parts will be available. I have asked to speak with a Manager at the Manufacturer and was told that there is no one else to talk to except Customer Service. I asked for a contact at the Corporate level that I could send an email to, and was told that there was no email address available. They have suggested that I get it fixed at my own cost and s

This is in reference to a Mazda recall I received in the mail in 08/19. I own a 2016 mazda3 and the recall notice was for the software/display console. I called hyman bros Mazda in newport news, va to make appt to get this fixed on 08/21/19 and was referred to the service dept. I made an appt and was seen on 08/28/19. I did not understand when I made the appt on 08/21/19 that this was not to repair my vehicle but to look and confirm that is what I needed. I took time off work for what ended up being a 5 min appt to confirm I did in fact need that part. However I am still waiting on that part. I have called weekly for a status update and the best the parts dept. Can offer me is that the part is on back order and not sure when it will come in. Meanwhile I am still driving my vehicle and the

Parking brake does not fully disengage. This causes the rear brakes to wear prematurely and also has the potential to generate excessive heat.

My passenger rear caliper froze causing the pad on the outboard side to wear down to metal while the inboard pad still had half of its life left. This is behavior similar to NHTSA recall 17v393000 but my VIN does not fall within the parameters of the recall. The vehicle has 58,000 miles on it and is driven mainly on the highway.

Front control module whch apparently controls my wipers stopped working and I cannot drive in certain weather conditions. I was driving home after work I work nights it was around 3 am and it was pouring ran outside when my wipers stopped working and I was stuck on the side of the road for over 2 hours . It happened two days after my warranty expired, Mazda refused to help me.

When driving any time the sun is out, reflections from the dash against the inside of the windshield are very pronounced and can significantly effect visibility. I have been driving for more than 50 years and I know all cars have the phenomenon on occasion. Unfortunately this Mazda 3 restricts vision as I have described every day the sun is out for 90% of the driving time. It is more than a distraction, I believe it is a hazard and accidents will occur because of it.

The hood of my car collapsed into an enormous dent while parked in a private garage. When I went to to a body shop to get it fixed, I was shown that the metal is very flimsy from the bottom of the hood. When the gentleman dropped the hood back down to close it, the dent almost entirely popped out on its own.