2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,500 miles.
- 50electrical system complaints
- 83,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 12%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Mazda MAZDA3 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 MAZDA3 | 5 | 42% | 1,900 |
| 2023 MAZDA3 | 3 | 25% | — |
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 5 | 21% | — |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 7 | 13% | 1,700 |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 11 | 15% | 4,000 |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 30 | 28% | 29,850 |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 20 | 24% | 30,000 |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 22 | 21% | 28,330 |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 24 | 18% | 27,000 |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 27 | 20% | 12,300 |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 32 | 27% | 49,000 |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 25 | 11% | 62,000 |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 15 | 11% | 60,000 |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 50 | 7% | 83,500 |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 17 | 6% | 68,800 |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 19 | 9% | 101,500 |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 21 | 13% | 71,145 |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 17 | 18% | 100,000 |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 8 | 6% | 93,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system
Problem: Mazda is recalling 25,400 my 2010 mazda3 vehicles. A clearance between the engine harness and the housing of starter motor may be insufficient. Due to this, the covering of the harness may be damaged through vibration during operation possibly causing a short-circuit between certain harness wires and the starter housing. A short-circuit can result in engine control malfunction and/or poor shift quality.
Risk: The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will have the engine harness inspect and add a protector clip on the affected section of the harness. If necessary, the harness will be repaired. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 6, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The AT light came on the dash, added transmission fluid because it was a little low but the light still has not gone off. I think there is an electrical problem within the transmission. It's had shifting issues since purchasing this vehicle. I also have a small child that comes with me to work and…
NHTSA Complaint Narrative I am filing this complaint regarding a 2010 Mazda 3, VIN [XXX] . The vehicle experiences intermittent transmission control failures, including difficulty shifting out of first gear and warning indicators triggered by vibration. The transmission and transmission control…
The a.b.s pump module is defective in these vehicles. There are tons of people having issues with them. When they fail it happens suddenly resulting in brake failure, power steering failure, the car does not like to shut off, the vehicle will go into "limp mode" and every light on the dash comes…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Mazda MAZDA3s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 (7% of the 686 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 83,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
- Structure problems (169)
- Seats problems (106)
- Visibility/wiper problems (100)
- Wheels problems (54)
See all 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 problems or electrical system problems across all MAZDA3 years.