2017 Mazda Mazda3: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / mazda / mazda3
known issues	5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints	83 on file (2017-05-12 → 2026-04-16)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	25 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Touchscreen ghost-touch and infotainment malfunctionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER26 complaints2022-10 → 2025-07mazda3-2017-ghost-touch-infotainment

11638088 My 2017 Mazda Mazda3 Sport is affected by a problem widely known as "ghost touch" by owners of this vehicle. This issue causes the touch screen to behave erratically and activate random functions, which is extremely distracting while driving
11597342 The infotainment touchscreen has a ghost touch issue which causes settings to be randomly changed when the car is moving less than 5 miles per hour
11530520 VEHICLES CENTER CONSOLE DISPLAY SCREEN SUFFERS FROM GHOST TOUCHES. THE DISPLAY REGISTERS INPUTS FROM THE TOUCHSCREEN WITH NO ONE TOUCHING THE DISPLAY THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT IS ON THE 14-16 VERSIONS OF THIS VEHICLE

Rearview camera failure under back-over-prevention recallBACK OVER PREVENTION16 complaints2020-09 → 2025-03mazda3-2017-rearview-camera-recall

11624190 The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera would intermittently display a distorted or blank image
11570810 The rearview camera is flickering and sometimes does not work at all. The NTSA recall 23V-487 (manufacturer number 6023G) is issued for that problem back in July 2023
11592230 The Manufacturer Recall Number6023G, NHTSA Recall Number23V-487, has not been performed by the dealer. The dealer states that they do not have a remedy. Not only have I had the problem of flickering and distortion, but the back-up camera often does not operate at all

Windshield wiper recall repair delaysVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2019-05 → 2020-08mazda3-2017-wiper-recall-delay

11220822 DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL. THE FOLLOWING IS A COPY I HAVE SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MAZDA USA. I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE SAFETY RECALL REPAIR ON MY VEHICLE SINCE 05/12/19. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 3219D LETTER FOR MY 2017 MAZDA3
11205569 IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN ONE MONTH SINCE A RECALL HAS BEEN PLACED ON MY MAKE AND MODEL, NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER OF MY VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT ME TO INFORM OF THIS RECALL SO I CAN TAKE NECESSARY MEASURES
11344263 I AM CURRENTLY STATIONED OVERSEAS AND CONTACTED MAZDA CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE ISSUE. I NEVER RECEIVED A REPLY AND IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL

Brake system defects and premature wearSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2018-02 → 2022-01mazda3-2017-brake-system-defects

11446133 CAR WAS PARKED IN A CARPORT ON FLAT GROUND. CAME OUTSIDE CAR WAS GONE .. ROLLED OUT OF THE CARPORT DOWN A 500 FT DRIVEWAY, TURNED INTO THE DRIVEWAY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY INTO A VEHICLE PARKED THERE.. ELECTRONIC BRAKING WAS APPLIED AND STILL ENGAGED
11278539 I LEASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW IN 2016 , SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS WHICH WHILE PARKED AND IN GEAR WITH THE MECHANICAL E-BRAKE SET I HAVE WALKED OUTSIDE TO FIND MY CAR NOT WHERE I LEFT IT
11075322 WE LEASED THIS CAR IN JULY OF 2017. A COUPLE WEEKS LATER ON 8/9/17 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR. AS SHE APPROACHED THE EXIT RAMP ON A HIGHWAY NEAR OUR HOUSE SHE FELT WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS ANOTHER CAR HITTING HER IN THE REAR

Engine stalling and loss of power while drivingENGINE4 complaints2020-01 → 2024-04mazda3-2017-engine-stall-power-loss

11300606 ENGINE STALLS; STOPS RUNNING. LOSES TOTAL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES, BUT MOST LIKELY MORE. MY MAZDA COMPUTER SHOULD HAVE RECORDED THESE INCIDENTS
11582576 I have a 2017 Mazda 3 with exactly 59,454 miles. I was driving my car into work and a warning came on saying coolant temperatures high pull over immediately. I feel my safety was at risk since I was on a highway and my car lost power and would not allow me to accelerate
11542240 My 2017 Mazda 3 (85,000 miles) suddenly had the engine light go on and a loss of power. I’m lucky I didn’t have an accident. I took it immediately to the shop and they informed me that my low pressure fuel pump is bad. I see they have a recall on Mazda 2018–2020 fuel pumps

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
83	2017-05-12	2026-04-16	6	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER:27; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:20; BACK OVER PREVENTION:11; SERVICE BRAKES:7; VISIBILITY/WIPER:5

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
19V272000	04/04/2019	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.	Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.	Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
23V487000	14/07/2023	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	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.	A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	25	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Mazda Mazda3 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/mazda/mazda3

@misc{wrenchpro_2017_mazda_mazda3_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Mazda Mazda3},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/mazda/mazda3}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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