2014 Mazda CX-3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 27, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CX-3 years
Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mazda CX-3. That ranks 6th out of 7 CX-3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 54,680 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Mazda CX-3 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~54,680 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~54,680 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~46,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%54,680——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)133%54,680——
Service Brakes133%46,000——
Structure133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 2 complaints
2017: 1201712018: 220182

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Mazda CX-3 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Mazda CX-3.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Nov 27, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11154368

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…

Service Brakes · received Jun 1, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11099135

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…

Structure · received Mar 22, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10967732

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda CX-3?

Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Mazda CX-3?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Mazda CX-3 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CX-3 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.