2017 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2019 Mazda MAZDA3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 83 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 508 | 818 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 5,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda MAZDA3 | Mazda MAZDA3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 15 |
| Engine | 5 | 11 |
| Power Train | 3 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2017 Mazda MAZDA3
2019 Mazda MAZDA3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.