2018 Mazda MAZDA3 visibility/wiper problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the windshield wipers had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the contact's auto repair shop, Tire-Rama, where the windshield wiper switch was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon…”
filed Jun 5, 2026
“While I was driving on the highway, I went to use my front wipers and there was no response when trying to active them. The rear wiper, front and rear washer fluid sprayers all worked. No warning lights or other signs of failure were present. I took the car to a local repair shop and they diagnosed…”
filed Mar 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 100 | 15% |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.