2017 Mazda MAZDA3
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 83 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 22 MAZDA3 model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 6 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraJul 14, 2023
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Campaign 23V487000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washerApr 4, 2019
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Campaign 19V272000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
27 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Sep 24, 2020
THE BACK-UP CAMERA DOES NOT OPERATE CONSISTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WILL CONNECT JUST FINE. OTHER TIMES, IT WILL NOT CONNECT AT ALL, SOMETIMES IT WILL CONNECT BUT BE STREAKY AND JUMPY, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE BEHIND THE CAR. THIS HAS BEEN ON-GOING FOR SOME TIME.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, May 3, 2019
IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN ONE MONTH SINCE A RECALL HAS BEEN PLACED ON MY MAKE AND MODEL, NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER OF MY VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT ME TO INFORM OF THIS RECALL SO I CAN TAKE NECESSARY MEASURES. I JUST SO HAPPENED TO GOOGLE 'MAZDA 3 WINDSHIELD WIPERS' AND STUMBLED ACROSS AN ARTICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AS THIS COULD END UP BEING DANGEROUS.