2017 Mazda CX-3 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
37,225 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 21 complaints (38.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 6 | 28.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 28.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 9.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Engine: 3; Electrical System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags: 1; Back Over Prevention: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 6; 2023: 5; 2024: 3; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11352576 · 2020-09-01 (September 1, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, VEHICLE STALLED AND STARTED JERKING, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE, LOSING SPEED QUICKLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER, AVOIDING A SEMI TRUCK APPROACHING QUICKLY BEHIND, AND ANOTHER SEMI TRUCKED PARKED ALONG THE INTERSTATE BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE SHOULDER.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 11352576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11470451 · 2022-06-22 (June 22, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated he was unaware if there was any warning light illuminated. The contact added fuel to the vehicle and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The fail…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,792 miles reported. Look up ODI 11470451 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11464022 · 2022-05-10 (May 10, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact related the failure to a faulty fuel pump; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,099.
Owner-reported narrative. 139,099 miles reported. Look up ODI 11464022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11477801 · 2022-08-05 (August 5, 2022)
THIS IS A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. P/N PELL - 1335ZA. OTHER NUMBERS ON THE LABEL ARE 16.12.22 AND H00073961. I AM IN POSSESSION OF THE FAULTY PART. WE WERE TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON ROUTE 1 IN DELAWARE. THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND WE ALMOST MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER. MY HUSBAND, 70, HAD TO PUSH IT THE SHOULDER. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. WE HAD MY 95 YEAR OLD MOTHER IN LAW IN THE CAR. THE TEMPERATURE WAS CLOSE TO 100 DEGREES THAT DAY AND SUNNY. WE WERE VERY CONCERNED FOR HER. WE CALLED 911 AND A STATE TROUPER CAME IN ABOUT 20 MINS.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11477801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10959660 · 2017-03-08 (March 8, 2017)
WHERE THE PLASTIC CENTER CONSOLE MEETS THE CARPETING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GAS PEDAL, THERE IS A GAP. NO LESS THAN THREE TIMES IN ONLY TWO MONTHS WHILE IN MOTION HAVE I GOTTEN MY SHOE STUCK IN THE PLASTIC OF CENTER CONSOLE WHEN TRYING TO TAKE IT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, LEAVING ME UNABLE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL. FORTUNATELY, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REACT QUICKLY EACH TIME AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, SLAMMING ON MY BREAK WITH MY LEFT FOOT. VERY DANGEROUS!
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10959660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11439428 · 2021-11-04 (November 4, 2021)
I have had this happen multiple times. I try to turn off the car and it will not shut off. It makes noises and beeps, but you can do nothing to turn off the car. This makes the battery die. The first time I freaked out and called Mazda headquarters. They got a tow truck sent to me and my car was taken to Brown's Mazda in Fairfax. They told me the battery was dead and that is why that happened. I have had my battery checked by them numerous times and they say it is A-OK and 100% okay, so how can this be. It happened again and I drove straight to…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11439428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11479983 · 2022-08-18 (August 18, 2022)
I put my right signals on and came to a near stop, as I did a right turn into the parking space in front of the dry cleaners. I was slowly creeping into the parking space, and pushing the brakes, as I slowed down to a near stop in the parking spot. All of a sudden, as my right foot was still on the brakes, I felt the car lurch forward, and felt myself pulled back into my seat from the velocity, as the car suddenly accelerated forward out of control! I had NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR! I saw myself speeding towards the drycleaners’ glass window s…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11479983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11593642 · 2024-06-11 (June 11, 2024)
Steering system seems to become unhinged. Something in the steering system is not working properly.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11593642 at NHTSA ↗