2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Seats Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “driver seat” (43% of reports).
- 106seats complaints
- 68,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $980typical repair cost reported by owners
- 6%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Driver seat: mentioned in 46 of 106 complaints (43%)
- Rocking chair: mentioned in 6 of 106 complaints (6%)
- Rocks forth: mentioned in 6 of 106 complaints (6%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 6 of 106 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical seats repair on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 at $980, and half of them between $980 and $1,250.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Mazda MAZDA3 seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 3,000 |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 74 |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 4 | 4% | 26,000 |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 6 | 5% | 1,650 |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 9 | 8% | 62,660 |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 16 | 7% | 77,500 |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 20 | 15% | 72,000 |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 106 | 15% | 68,000 |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 39,000 |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 2 | 1% | 14,008 |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% | 17,396 |
| 2004 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seats
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011 Mazda2 and 2010-2011 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles equipped with a manual seat lifter. In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach from the seat frame and the seat angle may incline causing the driver to not be able to maintain an appropriate driving position.
Risk: If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat lifter links and install a reinforcement bracket to the lifter links, or replace the entire seat adjuster unit, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0917B.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle is subject to recall #: 17V-082 referring to a drivers seat lifter link than can break. My car has a broken lifter link, was brought to the dealership and instead of replacing the entire seat adjuster unit like the recall states, they simply installed a reinforcement bracket. When…
Monday 7/10/2023 car was fine ie (the seat) next day Tues 7/11/2023 opened drivers side door couldnât believe my eyes. The driver seat had somehow migrated clear up to an inch from my chest to the steering wheel. I called Maple Shade Turnersville to make an appointment-wasnât able to get in…
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated upon opening the driver's side door, she noticed that the front driver's side seat had independently moved closer to the steering wheel. The contact stated that the seat failed to move back to the original position after several attempts…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Mazda MAZDA3s have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about seats for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 (15% 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 seats?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seats. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seats problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix seats problems on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3?
Owners report a typical cost of $980 (half paid between $980 and $1,250), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about seats problems on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3?
The most frequent phrase is “driver seat”, in 46 of 106 complaints, followed by “rocking chair” (6).
Other 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 problems
- Structure problems (169)
- Visibility/wiper problems (100)
- Wheels problems (54)
- Electrical System problems (50)
See all 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 problems or seats problems across all MAZDA3 years.