Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2014 Mazda CX-3 peaked in 2018, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2014 Mazda CX-3
SUV, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Mar 22, 2017 to Nov 27, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints3Below the median 2014 suv
Severity index0.02014 suvs average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2014 Mazda CX-3 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2014 Mazda CX-3
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2014 Mazda CX-3
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 27, 2018Failure May 31, 201454,680 milesSAN Lorenzo, PRElectrical system, Electronic stability control (esc)
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NHTSA complaint 11154368 - Filed Jun 1, 2018Failure May 14, 201846,000 milesBeaverton, ORService brakes
THIS IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE -> NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 17V393000 HOWEVER, MAZDA FAILED TO INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER (ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY THOUSANDS OF OTHER 2014 MAZDA 3'S) AS A PART OF THE RECALLED LIST. BECAUSE OF THIS MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND MY SAFETY AND WELL BEING, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER, ARE STILL AT RISK. MAZDA ONLY RECALLED 2014-2016 MAZDA 3'S BUILT AT THEIR MEXICO PLANT AND 2014-2016 MAZDA 6'S BUILT AT THEIR HOFU PLANT IN JAPAN. MY CAR WAS BUILT AT THE HOFU PLANT IN AUGUST OF 2013 (AS A 2014 MODEL) AND USES THE SAME DEFECTED PART THAT WERE BEING PUT IN THE MAZDA 6'S THERE. THE MEXICO PLANT DID NOT OPEN AND START PRODUCING MAZDA 3'S UNTIL JANUARY 2014. THIS MEANS THERE IS A SET OF 2014 MAZDA 3'S THAT WERE BUILT AT THE HOFU PLANT. I SUSPECT THAT WHEN MAZDA DID THE RECALL, THEY FORGOT/MISSED THE RANGE OF VIN NUMBERS OF THE MAZDA 3'S THAT WERE BUILT AT THE HOFU PLANT IN JAPAN.
NHTSA complaint 11099135 - Filed Mar 22, 2017Failure Oct 1, 2016Kingston, MABody
MAZDA SENT A NOTICE TO OWNERS OF A SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE RUSTPROOF COATING ON THE LIFT GATE STAY DAMPERS. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE CORROSION THAT MAY CAUSE THE LIFT GATE TO DROP SUDDENLY. THIS NOTICE WAS SENT IN OCTOBER 2016 AND THE "REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE" ACCORDING TO THE MAZDA WEBSITE...IT IS NOW MARCH 2017. IN ANOTHER MATTER, MAZDA IS AWARE THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THEIR ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS "READING" A NEW TIRE ON THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES THE AIR TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO REMAIN ON, LEAVING THE OWNER TO NOT KNOW WHEN THE TIRE(S) ACTUALLY NEED ATTENTION. WHEN BROUGHT TO A LOCAL MAZDA DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT MAZDA IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT BUT IS CURRENTLY CHARGING THE CUSTOMER TO HAVE DIAGNOSTICS RUN TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, RATHER THAN ACKNOWLEDGE IT AS A DEFECT FOR WHICH MAZDA IS RESPONSIBLE. I WAS SHOWN AN INTERNAL LETTER TO THIS EFFECT. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT THE LIGHT BEING ON ALSO PROHIBITS THE VEHICLE FROM PASSING INSPECTION IN SOME CASES. TO THAT I WAS TOLD TO JUST BRING IT THERE FOR THE INSPECTION AND "THEY WOULD PASS ME."
NHTSA complaint 10967732
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
19 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 09-016-23 Feb 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speedometer replacement procedure - 01-010-22 Sep 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. When returning fro… - Technical Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mazda Technical Service Bulletins March 2016 - 0901316 Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Excessive condensation or water within the headlamp assembly caustion - 0901016 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Stains found on kpaint during PDI - 0900916 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HandsFree bluetooth module and/or text messaging troubleshooting procedure - 0900316 Jan 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Condensation/Fog in front and rear combination lights - 0800116 Feb 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Passenger fAirbag deactivation (PAD) indicator light illumination - 0500215 Dec 3, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check Engine light and A/T Warning light on with one or more of these DTS (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738) Stored in TCM Memory - 0000216 Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance - 02-004-22 May 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guid… - 09-034-21-3850 Nov 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window. - 01-006-21-3779 Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer,… - 01-005-21-3778 Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle… - 09-002-21-3770 Jan 21, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer - MT-001-20 Jul 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the c… - 09-006-20-3673a Jul 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). - 09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealerâ™s responsibility to comply with Federa… - SA285 Apr 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS, AN INCREASING NUMBER OF IPHONE SE EARLY ADOPTERS HAVE REPORTED AUDIO ISSUES WITH BLUETOOTH PHONE CALLS WHEN THE SMARTPHONE IS PAIRED WITH A VEHICLE OR WIRELESS HEADSET. THE ISSUE EXTENDS TO GPS VOICE NAVIGATION FOR SOME, BUT STREAMI…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.