2017 Mazda CX-3: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 11029788 · 2017-09-27 (September 27, 2017)
2017 MAZDA CX3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AN ISSUE WITH VEHICLES BLIND SPOT WARNING SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING WELL. THE SYSTEM ONLY SEEMED TO REGISTER WHEN A VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED FROM THE REAR. LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE WARNINGS APPEARED TO BE WORKING AS DESIGNED. WHEN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS DOING THE OVERTAKING NO WARNING WAS GIVEN. THIS IS THE SAME FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. UPDATED 09/27/2017*JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11029788 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11325334 · 2020-05-20 (May 20, 2020)
WARM AIR FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL VENTS- CAR IS UNDER 45,000 MILES AND NEEDS A NEW EVAPORATOR- MOST CARS WILL NEVER NEED A NEW EVAPORATOR, ESPECIALLY ONE THAT IS UNDER FOUR YEARS OLD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 45,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11325334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11342747 · 2020-08-02 (August 2, 2020)
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. A DRIVER DIDN'T SEE ME IN HIS LEFT SIDE BLIND SPOT AND WAS VEERING INTO MY LANE AT 85-90MPH. I SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID THE CAR AND MY CAR WOULDN'T STRAIGHTEN/I COULDN'T GET BACK THE CONTROL. I SMASHED THE GUARDRAIL WITH THE WHOLE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR AND THE CAR WAS DEEMED TO BE TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DESPITE THE HIGH SPEED AND IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11342747 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 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 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 ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V487000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Reported: 2023-07-14 (July 14, 2023)
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
NHTSA campaign record ↗