Mazda CX-3 problems
0 safety recalls. 21 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
When starting the car in cold weather, the driver assistance system, to include rear camera display, navigation, hands-free voice commands and calling, continuously restarts for close to 15 minutes rendering safe navigation unavailable. Without a backup navigation system,…
CAR HAS 24,547 MILES AND THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND HAD TO BE TOWED BY AAA. CAR WAS REPAIRED AT OVERBECK AUTO SERVICE 1793 OHIO PIKE, AMELIA, OH 45102. INFO@OVERBECKAUTO.COM
I have had this happen multiple times. I try to turn off the car and it will not shut off. It makes noises and beeps, but you can do nothing to turn off the car. This makes the battery die. The first time I freaked out and called Mazda headquarters. They got a tow truck sent to…
2017 MAZDA CX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AN ISSUE WITH VEHICLES BLIND SPOT WARNING SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING WELL. THE SYSTEM ONLY SEEMED TO REGISTER WHEN A VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED FROM THE REAR. LEFT AND RIGHT…
Common questions
Is the 2017 Mazda CX-3 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Mazda CX-3 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Mazda CX-3?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Mazda CX-3 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Mazda CX-3?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 21 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.