2017 Mazda CX-3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CX-3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mazda CX-3. That ranks 3rd out of 7 CX-3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints, 38%), typically at around 22,225 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Mazda CX-3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 38% | 22,225 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 14% | 37,225 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 10% | 45,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 25,792 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | 139,099 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 45,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Mazda CX-3 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
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.
Windshield wiper fluid tank leaks when you pour fluid in empty within about an hour
LED speedometer in dash showing incorrect speed or unreadable. Advised of chip malfunction.
Steering system seems to become unhinged. Something in the steering system is not working properly.
The contact owns a 2017 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact…
When starting the car in cold weather, the driver assistance system, to include rear camera display, navigation, hands-free voice commands and calling, continuously restarts for close to 15 minutes rendering safe navigation unavailable. Without a backup navigation system, drivers cannot get turn…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mazda CX-3?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mazda CX-3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.