Mazda 3 Reviews

My first Mazda3 purchase has been a nightmare, first dealing with the rude general manager at the Hurst location. I'm now experiencing an airbag warning sign after two weeks of being an owner. The vehicle is now in service for a month to replace the driver side airbag on a 2022.

This car's outer body is great, the inner computer is total trash. I will never get a Mazda again. This car has cause more frustration than any other vehicle I have had. The Bluetooth hardly reconnects, I literally have to set the car back to factory settings multiple times a month to use the Bluetooth. Also no one, not even the passenger can use the touch screen while car is in motion. I can't wait to get rid of it.

I recently purchased a next-gen Mazda 3 and have had constant issues with the car since the day I bought it. Let's start with the emergency braking which went off without cause an hour after I drove the car out of the show room. After this continued everyday for two weeks I decided there must be something wrong with the car and it was also becoming very dangerous. I brought the car in and they told me nothing was wrong with the car only to find out a week later the car had been recalled for that exact issue. Once they fixed that all the other issues proceeded to follow.

In my previous Mazda 3 I was rear ended by a speeding car and the damage was such that my car was a total write off. But I walked away from it with no injuries other than a sore shoulder thanks to the safety features of the car. The crumple zone absorbed most of the impact.

Very comfortable economy car. I appreciate the gas efficiency and enjoy driving it around. The pillars on each side of the windshield are a bit wide. There are some blind spots as well, and I'm not thrilled about the visibility. The touch screen/radio/control panel is defective, making ghost calls and operating controls on its own - it's on recall and yet to be replaced. There is no power down button. Sometimes when I make phone calls it puts me on mute and will not allow me to un-mute.

My Mazda 3 with manual transmission has been one of the most reliable cars I have owned. We have two of them in fact. One car is at 124K miles and the other around 95K. Maintenance and tires are the only expenses and I would jump in either one and drive anywhere in the US today. Fun to drive and comfortable. Yeah, not as quiet as a Lincoln but with quality tires, not bad at all. My next car will be another Mazda 3.

I bought my Mazda 3 over 2 years ago and have not regretted the purchase for even a day. When I have to buy another vehicle it will definitely be a Mazda. I have not had any issues whatsoever and it has retained its value better than any other car I've owned.

Mazda does not back their product. I purchased a brand new 2014 Mazda 3. I had two issues that were recalled for other Mazda 3's of the same year as mine, but mine were not covered under the recall. I reached out to Mazda corporate for both issues, but they said since my car was no longer under warranty there is nothing they can do.

I bought a Mazda 3 Hatchback in 2007 and it was a great car with no repairs ever. I just loved the driving experience. Then this year I bought the new 2019 Hatchback and I couldn't be happier. And what a good-looking car. There aren't many color choices unfortunately but I ended up with a Machine Grey color, with a black interior and black wheels and tinted windows. It's awesome to look at and awesome to drive. And I'm counting on having no problems with it ever. The infotainment system is a little hard to adjust to but learning all about the car is fun too... to a certain extent. Just so you don't think I think the car is perfect, I do wish Mazda would get rid of the little running-boards. They just collect leaves and dirt and they do diminish the looks of the car if you're close to it. Bottom-line: I love my Mazda cars and hope Mazda has improved their Warranty service....

I have a 2008 Mazda 3 hatchback. I love the vehicle BUT this thing rusts like crazy. I live in Michigan but I've take very good care of the vehicle. I wash it and wax it with the best stuff. I even clay bar it! Quick search on the internet and you will see that the number one complaint is rust. You can't stop it. I can't believe there isn't a rust recall on these vehicles.

We purchased the new Mazda 3 GT in 2014 at Bert Ogden Mazda, and we paid over $35,000. My son had an accident in this car, radar sensor and the camera didn't help him to avoid or reduce the accident at all. Now, we found out that the radar sensor wasn't in the car. Additionally we found out that there were cheap second hand parts that were used for the brand new car. We protested Mazda against this suspicion of fraud, however they haven't responded irresponsibly. We have never seen a dishonest company like Mazda. According to our body shop, the second hand parts were also used for new 2017 Mazda 3.If you have the same problem with Mazda, let's do something together!

Came in for a warning light regarding traction control. Was told they updated vehicle software that did not fix problem. Was told they needed to replace transmission sensors. Parts put in, but it DID NOT FIX the problem. New adjuster says I have a blown transmission! 2015 Mazda 3 with 38,000 miles. Unbelievable. Just past 5 year powertrain warranty so I'm stuck with paying for it. Even after 2 service adjusters and 2 mechanics said they have never seen a blown transmission on a vehicle like this. Sounds like a factory defect but they would not back their product.

"We have a strict warranty policy". Let me interpret what those depressing words mean. Mazda does not back their product. We have a Mazda 3, one year old with less than 3,000 miles on it. The buttons on the center console infotainment radio control module, got stuck so they would not pop up, it was strange because the ones that got stuck down were like 3 out of 5 of them but they were not adjacent. There was no abuse, there were no spills.

Purchased a 2013 Mazda 3 at 25K miles with Certified Pre-Owned Warranty on last day Aug 2018. Headlight flicker found was in Tech Service Bulletin (TSB) with computer (PCM) update as fix. Mazda refused to cover it. Oil level was high with fuel into crankcase as in another TSB with PCM update fix. Mazda refused to cover it. Two other TSBs had PCM updates. Four PCM updates in the history! I paid $100 to update the PCM rather than risk headlight flicker and the damage from the fuel in the crankcase and the aggravation of two other TSB types of engine check lights from bad PCM operation. Mazda engineers must not be doing their QC properly and do not fix the PCM right with the first time the TSB comes out.

I have a 2012 Mazda 3 with 58,000 miles. I purchased the vehicle brand new and have performed all required maintenance. I have to replace the entire transmission at a cost of $5,400 and Mazda has not offered any help on an obvious defect. Do not buy this car!!

The Mazda 3 drives great, it handles well, drives nice in rain or snow and it gets great gas mileage for its size. I have owned it for six months. I love the shape of it (it has a long, curvy front, and short rear), I love the Mazda "smile". Also, the way it drives is fun and accelerates quickly. The sound system could be improved and I would add a rear windshield wiper or slope the back window better. The back window is hard to see out of in the rain.

My Mazda 3 has great gas mileage. Came with cheap tires that cupped after 20k miles. Handles very well and I haven't felt unsafe in the 3 years I've owned it. Handles okay during the winter. But what do you expect, it's not a Subaru. Tight suspension so you feel the road. Kinda bothersome on long trips, but really not that bad. The back window is hard to see out of during the rain. Poor runoff or needs a wiper? Not many vehicles beat it that are strictly gasoline users (i.e. not an electric or a hybrid vehicle). It has a nice sporty look but wasn't hard on my budget.

I got the Mazda 3 brand new off the lot. It's been a reliable car and the dealership made all the maintenance convenient. I like the smooth drive and the car design. The trunk is very deep. Was great when I started my family. I could put my stroller back there and still had room for the groceries. However, I don't like the transmission control module being so close to the engine and was so far the only part I've had to replace. Also, I wish there was a little more head space. Nonetheless, it's been a great car overall.

Mazda 3 is a 6 speed and smooth drive. I bought it because it was rated high in the Consumer Reports magazine and I am very happy with it and the beautiful red color. I like everything from the camera to the GPS traffic system. But I would put a cd player in it as that is something I miss.

Mazda 3 gets really good gas mileage on the highway. I love the turning ability, the smooth ride, and it has a strong engine, and very roomy trunk space. Comfortable cabin space. I like the radio controls on the console, the Bluetooth is nice, I listen to Pandora radio, when I start my car it automatically connects. I chose this car because it was 3 on the Consumer Reports, on safety and durability. However, it seems to catch wind badly, or when I drive into a puddle of water it feels almost as though I've hit a net that is used to slow something down.

It was a very good experience with the Mazda 323. The style was very appropriate for my lifestyle, and I also liked the color very much. It had excellent fuel consumption and got a lot of miles to the gallon. It also was a stick shift, which I really enjoy driving. It had a lot of style. It was easy to repair, and didn't require a lot of repairs anyways. When I needed to do maintenance, it was always relatively inexpensive. It was absolutely perfect for me and my family. I really appreciated that car. It served me well. It had all of the amenities that we ever needed.

Have had this Mazda 3 almost four years and not one single problem. Looks very sleek. The only complaint I have is no Sirius radio. Had to purchase it myself.

First Mazda was a 2007 Mazda 6, drove it for 6 years and over 60,000 miles without a single issue, then traded it on a 2012 Mazda 3, now has over 70,000 miles, also not a single issue. Local dealership has been great except one minor hiccup early. Bought the Mazda 3 from the dealer here in my hometown who was running a "free oil changes for life" promotion which included sending mailers to everyone in town. I bought my car shortly after receiving this, and before it was due for the first oil change, the dealership sold to another owner who changed the name and refused to honor that deal. I feel like that's pretty shady.

When I purchase my Mazda 3 in 2013 I paid an extra 1500 for rust and extended warranty that was sold has bumper to bumper. This warranty was also under Mazda Canada not a third party. When I took car into not one but 2 locations both told me the noise which is failed motor and transmission mounts are not covered. Contact with Mazda Canada resulted in arrogant and no responses. After research on web this is a known issue and having been treated like this leads me to say this Manufacturer does not deserve the support from customers for what seemed to be a great car only to find out they really are a cheap low end cars with little durability.

On the 31st of August 2017 I was driving my 2006 Mazda 3 sp23. My 14 year old son was sitting in the front passenger side and my 12 year old daughter was sitting in the back seat behind the front passenger. We all had our seat belts on. It was around 5.30pm and I was stuck in traffic and the sun was setting so it was difficult to see. The 4 wheel drive in front of me slammed her brakes suddenly hitting the car in front of her and then my car hit her's. The air bags in my car went off. My son was ok but I now suffer from severe burns to my right wrist and my left index finger. Is this supposed to happen when the air bags go off or were my air bags faulty. I thought that the air bags are there to protect us not to cause us pain.

Purchased a BRAND NEW 2016 Mazda 3 in August 2016 from Peruzzi Mazda in Fairless Hills, PA. $23,000.00 price tag. December 2016 blower motor had to be replaced. January 2017 the touchscreen console stopped working completely after taking the car through a car wash. Was unable to operate the radio, GPS etc. May 2017 water entered into the passenger side and soaked the passenger side carpets. Water continued to drip underneath the passenger side dashboard for 2 days. Mazda service found 2 HOLES IN THE FIREWALL SEAL which were allowing water to enter the vehicle. Conclusion: a defective vehicle which should be replaced.

I had got a brand new mazda 3, 2013 model. I have had the car three years and done now 37000 ks on it. It was only into a month of having it the engine on start up first thing in the morning would violently shake to the point I thought the car would fall apart. I rang the dealer who said bring it in for them to check over, they told me it was because the oil in it was fat and cold oil and when the engine would warm up it will go away, which it did. It does this every morning on start up, sometimes it is violent sometimes it will shake and vibrate then calm down. At 20000 ks after I took it in for its second service to which the services are capped at a ridiculous price of 315.00 dollars charged me roughly around 370.00 dollars because the dealer had said the price of oil went up. So capped in a contract doesn't count obviously.

I will start off saying that I purchased a 2013 Mazda 3 in October 2013. Loved the car...no problems. Salesperson at time of sale was great. However, the constant after sale phone calls from Chapman Mazda in Phoenix, AZ were annoying. No need to call your customer once a week, literally once a week, for a year after the sale. Told Chapman at least a dozen times that they could stop calling so much. Back in February, I traded in the 3 for a 6; need something bigger. Again...I LOVE the car. I had moved quite a ways away from where I had purchased the 3 in 2013 so I used a dealership that was closer (Cardinaleway Mazda in Mesa, AZ) when I purchased the 2016 6 in February 2016; the salesperson was great to deal with. The after sale customer service has been completely opposite. Was promised to get a call in about a week to see if I had any problems or questions about my 6...have not received a call yet. Oh well!

My 2012 Mazda 3 has gone through two batteries in 3 years, the last lasted 8 months. The dealer says everything checks out okay on the electrical and charging systems. What gives?

I was driving my 2010 Mazda 3 (75,000 miles) south on Interstate 95 on completely smooth road, and without warning all three Drivers side Airbags deployed spontaneously. After immediately contacting Mazda corporate about the problem, they referred me to my insurance company stating that my airbags are not involved in the Takata airbag recall, and my warranty no longer covers failed parts. The insurance company, of course, would not recognize it as an accident, as it was not, referred me back to Mazda. I then dropped my car off at Mazda to be inspected as to why the airbags spontaneously deployed. After one week Fairway Mazda of Savannah, Georgia informed me that it was inspected by a Mazda engineer and that he found damage to a front-right rocker-arm and to the front plastic Fascia, which he labeled impact damage. Mazda stated that they will not accept any liability for the event and to contact my insurance company.