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2017 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 83 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2017 Mazda Mazda3

The 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
83
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Mazda Mazda3 (2)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V272000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V487000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
21
Electrical System
19
Back Over Prevention
8
Service Brakes
5
Visibility/wiper
4
Structure
4
Fuel/propulsion System
3
Power Train
3
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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 131 complaints 2012 226 complaints 2013 117 complaints 2014 135 complaints 2015 129 complaints 2016 102 complaints 2017 83 complaints 2018 106 complaints 2019 72 complaints 2020 31 complaints 2021 49 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Mazda Mazda3

Is the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 recalls and 83 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 have?
The 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 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 2017 Mazda Mazda3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Back Over Prevention, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 safe to buy?
The 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012.
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.