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2018 Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 109 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Mazda Mazda3

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
109
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began…
NHTSA #19V272000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2018. Owners…
NHTSA #17V745000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for…
NHTSA #21V875000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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. Interim notification…
NHTSA #23V487000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Mazda Mazda3

Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
28
Unknown Or Other
20
Visibility/wiper
15
Back Over Prevention
13
Engine
6
Power Train
5
Service Brakes
5
Fuel System
3
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Mazda Mazda3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 226 complaints 2013 117 complaints 2014 138 complaints 2015 129 complaints 2016 103 complaints 2017 83 complaints 2018 109 complaints 2019 74 complaints 2020 32 complaints 2021 54 complaints 2022 24 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 109 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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 with higher complaint counts: 2012.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.