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severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350 · see visibility across all vehicles →
Of the 15 visibility complaints filed for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Among the 10 model years of Mazda Mazda3 in our records for visibility problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Recall 23V-487 has been un-remedied for over a year. And it sounds like a zip tie would fix it. That's too long.
On september 13th, 2018, I was driving out of the state, during a road trip on my way from cannon beach to portland in the state of oregon around 9pm, I was driving my 2018 Mazda 3 on north of highway I-5 when rain began during rush traffic. I had the automatic front wipers on and they began performing their function for about 3 minutes when all of a sudden they went off. Rain got heavier and…
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $350.
Based on the 15 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 47,573 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover visibility issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.