Mazda MAZDA3 Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Mazda MAZDA3 across 15 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (100). The words owners use most often: “dashboard melting” (21% of reports).
- 162visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 44%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.
- Dashboard melting: mentioned in 34 of 162 complaints (21%)
- Glare windshield: mentioned in 20 of 162 complaints (12%)
- Difficult see: mentioned in 15 of 162 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 91 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 162 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Mazda MAZDA3 visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 MAZDA3 | 1 | 8% | 1,900 |
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 8 | 11% | 7,000 |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 16 | 15% | 16,883 |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 5 | 6% | 22,822 |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 7 | 7% | 34,406 |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 3 | 3% | 101,783 |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 5 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% | 25,550 |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 100 | 15% | 59,500 |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 1 | 0% | 68,800 |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% | 73,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Mazda MAZDA3. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle's Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) / infotainment system has experienced a complete, permanent internal electronic failure, logged by Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC U3000:49 (Control Module Internal Electronic Failure). The main display screen is completely dark at all times and never powers…
The driver-side sun visor has suffered an internal mechanical failure where the internal plastic tension components have cracked under normal use. As a direct result, the sun visor will not stay up and randomly drops down completely unprompted while the vehicle is in motion. This creates an…
The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the windshield wipers had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the contact's auto repair shop, Tire-Rama, where the windshield wiper switch was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon…
While I was driving on the highway, I went to use my front wipers and there was no response when trying to active them. The rear wiper, front and rear washer fluid sprayers all worked. No warning lights or other signs of failure were present. I took the car to a local repair shop and they diagnosed…
Wiper stopped functioning, in the rain. Started with the wipers making 2 wipes rapidly, then not functioning. Next day, wipers partially functioned erratically before being stuck in the up position.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mazda MAZDA3s have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 162 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Mazda MAZDA3. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mazda MAZDA3 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Mazda MAZDA3?
The most frequent phrase is “dashboard melting”, in 34 of 162 complaints, followed by “glare windshield” (20).
Other Mazda MAZDA3 problems
- Steering problems (393)
- Electrical System problems (366)
- Structure problems (282)
- Air Bags problems (259)
- Power Train problems (249)
- Engine problems (211)
- Service Brakes problems (197)
- Seats problems (175)
See all Mazda MAZDA3 problems.