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2010 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 686 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Mazda Mazda3

The 2010 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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30/100

Avoid This Year — 2010 Mazda Mazda3

The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
686
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Mazda Mazda3 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mazda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V082000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V644000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #09V126000
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Most Common Problems — 2010 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 686 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Structure
161
Unknown Or Other
100
Seats
97
Tires
47
Electrical System
44
Power Train
36
Steering
31
Wheels
25
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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 686 complaints 2011 131 complaints 2012 226 complaints 2013 117 complaints 2014 135 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Mazda Mazda3

Is the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has 3 recalls and 686 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 have?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mazda Mazda3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 are: Structure, Unknown Or Other, Seats, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 safe to buy?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mazda Mazda3 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mazda Mazda3 are: 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.