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ProblemsByVin Index / 2019-MAZDA-CX-3 / COMPLAINTS
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2019 Mazda CX-3 owner complaints

26 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 6 complaints shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/17/2024 ODI #11631126.0

So the sport mode on cx3 have not bracket under the sport mode and if try to activeit the sport mode whole switch goes down you cant active with grabbing it will fall out of socket

08/23/2021 20,000 mi ODI #11430127.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX3. The contact stated while turning off the vehicle, the engine did shut-off however, the interior electrical components of the vehicle such as the radio and the doors would not automatically lock intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate the failure. The key fob battery was replaced to fix the issue however, the failure recurred with the push to start not operating as designed. The contact was concerned about a possible manufacturer network failure with the push to start function, key fob, or the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

07/29/2024 ODI #11605215.0

A recall notice dated July 14, 2023 stated improper design of rearview camera wiring harness fastener. The fastener may become damaged from vibrations during normal vehicle use and/or while closing the lift gate. I have been told by the dealership that they do not have the parts to remedy the issue and don't know when they will have the parts. It appears that the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner since more than a year has passed since the recall notice was issued and they are unable to predict when the parts will be available. Recall Status: "Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available" Manufacturer Recall Number: 6023G. NHTSA Recall Number: 23V-487.

07/18/2020 10,000 mi ODI #11340083.0

Battery has died twice for no reason. Locks need to be unlocked manually. I have to turn on car to open other doors.

07/09/2019 12,500 mi ODI #11230376.0

Key fob disconnects while driving. Lock/unlock does not work. Car does not start when keyfob is in vehicle. This has happened three times now, the dealership has changed my keyfobs, flashed the memory, and replaced the batteries. I've spoken to corporate customer service and was told "sometimes key fobs just disconnect. Please exit the vehicle, wait, and try again." I'm currently waiting for this to happen a fourth time.

04/19/2024 132,000 mi ODI #11584043.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 20 MPH. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electrical wiring harness, finding that the harness appeared to suffer from normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

other 5 complaints shown

11/10/2023 ODI #11554491.0

Sunroof shattered randomly while driving. (No objects hit the glass.) If my visor had been open the glass would have exploded down on me while driving potentially leading to an accident. Dealer said it was likely a pressure change and although rare does happen. No prior sign of cracks or dents. Currently waiting to hear back from insurance as dealer will not replace.

09/22/2023 ODI #11546100.0

No incidents. No one hurt. Just my AC broke and I think it was defective because: - I had a low milage: 17000 miles. - No accidents - No driving on a highway Why would otherwise AC condenser start leaking? There was a recall on Mazda CX-3 of 2015-2016 models. I suspect the problem was not fixed and my Mazda CX-3 2019 had the same problem.

06/10/2022 ODI #11468563.0

I was told I have a recall on my fuel pump it can die at any time! Then they tell you they have no solution for fixing it so you're taking your life in your own hands going out of town having a car break down on you! How is that right I buy a new car thinking I can drive it safely and now I'm afraid to go anywhere and this isn't the first recall this car is had either!

04/16/2024 ODI #11583229.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. 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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with a case number. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

03/19/2023 ODI #11512641.0

I have two issues. The front crash warning light goes on and off intermittently even when alone on the highway. This happens about once a month. The second issue is more serious. My car showed 40 miles of gas left in the tank, and ran out of gas. Fortunately I was in the right hand lane and there was a shoulder. Had this happed anyplace else I'd likely be dead. I took my car to the dealer where I bought it. they could not explain the problem and told me to assume it would never happen again (!). I contacted Mazda directly twice. The first time they took my info and did nothing. The second time they told me to take it to another dealership. I cannot tell that the issue has been reported anywhere so I'm reporting it here. Thank you.

steering 3 complaints shown

5 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/17/2023 Crash ODI #11560533.0

Dec 7, 2023, I was driving on [XXX] in Gaston County and someone slammed my vehicle as I was driving safely and not fast. I was in the middle lane and barely saw the vehicle that slammed me pushing me to the left of the interstate. Officer Talley, J was there to help me: The report number is [XXX]. The vehicle was totally damaged and I am waiting for Progressive to complete the claim so I can get another vehicle. I am currently renting a vehicle from Enterprise for 28 days. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

03/25/2023 ODI #11513720.0

Steering wheel gives resistance to movement, both left and right. This creates a safety hazard from oversteering.

03/22/2023 ODI #11513159.0

Steering wheel gives resistance to movement, both left and right. This creates a safety hazard from oversteering. The contact stated that the date the failure was first noticed was Oct 1st.

visibility 2 complaints shown

12/28/2022 ODI #11499183.0

In early November 2022, a stress crack appeared on the left side of the front windshield. The crack was about 20 inches long, about halfway down the windshield, and impaired my view of the road. I took it to the dealership (Jeff Haas Mazda at 16711 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas) for inspection and they confirmed it was a stress crack from the pillar, not caused by an object hitting the windshield. They refused to replace the windshield at no cost. I called Mazda to file a complaint about and was told to file a claim with my insurance. I believe this is a defect with the vehicle and should be covered by the manufacturer.

10/25/2018 1,000 mi ODI #11142684.0

Front windshield cracked from top of car nothing hit it looks like stress crack. Mazda says no and no problems with there windows. 5 weeks later and no one can get me windshield because 400 backorderd and Mazda has hold on them.so I have a broken window on a new car that I cannot get fixed lucky som far no tickets. They know they have a problem but are keeping it a secret

airbags 1 complaint shown

10/28/2024 21,000 mi ODI #11622324.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that occasionally the air bag warning light flashed off and on. Additionally, the rear hatch door failed to open as needed. The cause of the failures has not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 21,000.

brakes 1 complaint shown

08/16/2019 1,000 mi ODI #11244420.0

Tl* the contact leased a 2019 Mazda cx-3. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal grinding noise coming from the vehicle and brakes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to smith cairns Ford Lincoln (900 central park ave, yonkers, ny 10704, (914) 377-8100) where it was diagnosed that pebbles were causing the abnormal noise and the brakes needed to be resurfaced. The front and rear rotors were repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1-2295928510. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 1,000.

fuel system 1 complaint shown

06/06/2022 ODI #11467761.0

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX3. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V875000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Showing 300 of 26 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Mazda/CX-3#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-07-21. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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