2013 Mazda MAZDA3

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2013 Mazda MAZDA3
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:24.746Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 117 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	145
2005	97
2006	166
2007	222
2008	303
2009	115
2010	686
2011	131
2012	226
2013	117
2014	137
2015	130
2016	103
2017	83
2018	107
2019	73
2020	32
2021	49
2022	23
2023	12
2024	10
2025	7
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 29%

29% of complaints: exterior lighting — 34 distinct reports on file.

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There seems to be a lot of people who own 2012 and 2013 Mazda 3 Sedans (with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and Halogen Type Headlights) that are dealing with the same issue I am dealing with myself.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240214

I HAVE A 2013 MAZDA 3I 5-DOOR HATCHBACK WITH APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES, 90% HIGHWAY DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.

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There seems to be a lot of people who own 2012 and 2013 Mazda 3 Sedans (with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L and Halogen Type Headlights) that are dealing with the same issue I am dealing with myself.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240214

I HAVE A 2013 MAZDA 3I 5-DOOR HATCHBACK WITH APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES, 90% HIGHWAY DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

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Transmission Control Module malfunction. The AT light came on and the car made a jerking motion and a clunking noise. It lost power and would not shift which is very dangerous in moving traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231126

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT 15 MPH, THE CAR IN FRONT OF MYSELF HAD SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT. WHEN I SEEN SHE WAS STOPPING, I PRESSED DOWN MY BRAKES SO I WOULD STOP BUT THE BRAKE PEDDLE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. MY CAR DIDN'T STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140407

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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I AM A FIRE INVESTIGATOR WITH LEXINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. I RESPONDED TO A STRUCTURE FIRE ON THE LISTED DATE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE AND SPREAD TO THE BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131210

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170308 — structure

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3...

Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Campaign 16V644000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture