2014 Mazda MAZDA3
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.
- Complaints
- 138
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 138 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 145 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 166 |
| 2007 | 222 |
| 2008 | 303 |
| 2009 | 115 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 226 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 138 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
20% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
On May 7, 2014, at approximately 11:00 pm I parked in a parking space, on a hill, at towson woods apartment complex. I turned the car off with the emergency brake engaged at over 3/4 of the way up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-12
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
16% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Today on 3/6/23 I was parked outside a restaurant picking up food as I was inside the restaurant my hand brake failed to hold and my car rolled back and hit another customers car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-06
Fuel/propulsion system
15% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
strong gas smell
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-29
The gas tank leaked gas due to corrosion on the top of the tank at the fuel pump. Strong smell of gas fumes evident and puddling of gas under the car after being driven.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-28
Engine
9% · 13 reportsBack over prevention
8% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-05-19Electrical system14V173000 Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both...
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7314D.
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2016-11-18Fuel system, gasoline16V684000 Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016.
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2017-12-08Parking brake17V393000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable.
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2024-08-14Back over prevention23V487000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Mazda MAZDA3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V173000 · Electrical system
- Recall 16V684000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 17V393000 · Parking brake
- Recall 23V487000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.