2019 Mazda CX-3 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
11,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 27 complaints (29.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 18.5% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 14.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
Electrical System: 8; Steering: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Air Bags: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Back Over Prevention: 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 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 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 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 17 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 6; 2023: 7; 2024: 5; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 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 11315769 · 2020-03-03 (March 3, 2020)
I PURCHASED MY 2019 CX 3 NOVEMBER 2018. APRIL 17 2019 WITH 1840 MILES I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY. I WAS TOLD I DIDN'T DRIVE THE CARE ENOUGH! I DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY BUT IT IS LOCAL DRIVING. FEBRUARY 25 2020 MY CAR WAS SERVICED AT 5000 MILES INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND ENGINE CHECK. PAPERWORK SHOWED BATTERY AT 100%. MARCH 2 2020 ANOTHER NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE "COLD" (70 DEGREES) WEATHER! I DO NOT LEAVE A/C OR RADIO RUNNING WHEN I EXIT THE CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,098 miles reported. Look up ODI 11315769 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11340083 · 2020-07-18 (July 18, 2020)
BATTERY HAS DIED TWICE FOR NO REASON. LOCKS NEED TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY. I HAVE TO TURN ON CAR TO OPEN OTHER DOORS.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11340083 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447702 · 2022-01-16 (January 16, 2022)
Steering Issue: Vehicle from purchase date had stiff steering. Figured this was just a new vehicle and it would get loose as it ages. As of one year later and 14K miles it has gotten worse. Especially at highway speeds the wheel gets "stuck" and breaking it free causes me to oversteer/overcompensate which gives the impression the vehicle is jerking left or right while in motion. Brought to the dealer who stated it's the steering column that will need to be replaced and the part has a six week backorder. Seat Issue: The passenger seat weight sen…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447702 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11508623 · 2023-02-22 (February 22, 2023)
The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, while making a lane adjustment to the left, the automated lane departure system overcorrected the steering to the right. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent however, the failure had begun to occur at slower speeds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,056 miles reported. Look up ODI 11508623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447754 · 2022-01-17 (January 17, 2022)
Rough starting, stalling while going to switch gears, hesitating when pressing gas.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11244420 · 2019-08-16 (August 16, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 MAZDA CX-3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND BRAKES. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SMITH CAIRNS FORD LINCOLN (900 CENTRAL PARK AVE, YONKERS, NY 10704, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT PEBBLES WERE CAUSING THE ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1-2295928510. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11244420 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468563 · 2022-06-10 (June 10, 2022)
I was told I have a recall on my fuel pump it can die at any time! Then they tell you they have no solution for fixing it so you're taking your life in your own hands going out of town having a car break down on you! How is that right I buy a new car thinking I can drive it safely and now I'm afraid to go anywhere and this isn't the first recall this car is had either!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468563 at NHTSA ↗