2017 Mazda Mazda3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
105 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Other leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2017 sits among all Mazda3 years
What owners report
“The infotainment screen cracked on its own due to weather or humidity. The infotainment then proceeded to have ghost issues where it would change randomly. These seems like an electrical hazard. There are numerous complaints in forums but on 2014-2016 were recalled when other years have the same…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Mazda3
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 40 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 29,346 miles. Half of those reports fall between 11,000 and 45,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners…
Technical service bulletins
508 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 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 2017 Mazda Mazda3 reliable?
The 2017 Mazda Mazda3 drew 105 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2017 Mazda Mazda3 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 are other (29 complaints), electrical (21), and driver assistance (15).
At what mileage do 2017 Mazda Mazda3 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Mazda Mazda3 problems around 29,346 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 11,000 and 45,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 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.