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2018 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 106 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2018 Mazda Mazda3

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
106
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Mazda Mazda3 (4)

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 #17V745000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V875000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V487000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
28
Unknown Or Other
19
Visibility/wiper
14
Back Over Prevention
13
Engine
6
Power Train
5
Service Brakes
5
Fuel System
3
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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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 2022 23 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Mazda Mazda3

Is the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 4 recalls and 106 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 have?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 4 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 2018 Mazda Mazda3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Back Over Prevention. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Mazda Mazda3 safe to buy?
The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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, 2022. 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.