2014 Mazda Mazda3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
181 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Mazda Mazda3, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 23/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Other leads the reports, typically around 48,202 miles.
Typical
Where 2014 sits among all Mazda3 years
What owners report
“Tcs malfunction. 'transmission control system' symbol is car with skid mark on the bottom. Take to dealer right away.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Mazda3
“The contact's nephew owns a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while parked on several occasions, the parking brake failed to engage, and there was no resistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Mazda3
“The is an open recall on this vehicle since 7/14/23. It is for rear camera wiring harness. If has been 7 months and there still is no information about a repair to this defect. When will Mazda address this issue and have repair parts?”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Mazda3
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 114 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 33,125 miles. Half of those reports fall between 9,148 and 68,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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.
Fix: 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…
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices…
Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as…
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners…
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through December 18, 2013, and model year 2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured May 20, 2013, through December 4, 2013, and both equipped…
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for…
Technical service bulletins
881 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2014 Mazda Mazda3. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2014 Mazda3 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
The 2014 Mazda Mazda3 drew 181 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 23/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2014 Mazda Mazda3 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 are other (33 complaints), brakes & stability (30), and electrical (28).
At what mileage do 2014 Mazda Mazda3 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Mazda Mazda3 problems around 33,125 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 9,148 and 68,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Mazda Mazda3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.