MYRModel Year Report

2025 Mazda MAZDA3

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2025 Mazda MAZDA3
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:16:25.562Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MAZDA3 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 2004: 145 complaints 2004 2005: 97 complaints 2006: 166 complaints 2007: 222 complaints 2007 2008: 303 complaints 2009: 115 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 131 complaints 2012: 226 complaints 2013: 117 complaints 2013 2014: 137 complaints 2015: 130 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2016 2017: 83 complaints 2018: 107 complaints 2019: 73 complaints 2019 2020: 32 complaints 2021: 49 complaints 2022: 23 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2025: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004145
200597
2006166
2007222
2008303
2009115
2010686
2011131
2012226
2013117
2014137
2015130
2016103
201783
2018107
201973
202032
202149
202223
202312
202410
20257
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 of 7 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

CRASH
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Car was turning left in front of me. I was going about 30 mph. I started to steer to the right of the car into a passing lane. The AEB stopped me and the guy behind me rear-ended me.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250204

Second event: Again about 30 mph, a FEDEX truck was turning left in front of me, as I steered to the right to pass it, the AEB stopped me, fortunately there was no one behind me this time. The last time this happened I was rear-ended.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250131

WHEELS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250722 — air bags

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the SAS unit with improved software or replace the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Mazda's number for this recall is 7525E.

Campaign 25V357000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Mazda MAZDA3 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V357000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2020 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2019

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2008 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.