2013 Mazda MAZDA3 engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering becomes unpredictable and stiff accompanied by surging and loss of power. Check engine light comes on. Code P0882”
filed Feb 16, 2023
“Blower motor stopped working summer of 2020. Had it replaced at the dealership and it again stopped working in summer of 2021. Had it replaced once again and it is now making horrible noises again as it did right before it blew up the last two times”
filed Dec 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026
Engine problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 18 | 37% |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 13 | 9% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 32 | 14% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 22 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.