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2019 Mazda CX-3 problems

NHTSA has received 38 complaints about the 2019 Mazda CX-3, and 26% of them involve electrical system. Next are steering (13%) and fuel system (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
38 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 26% of complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0
Typical mileage
13,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 26%
  • Steering 13%
  • Fuel system 11%
  • Air bags 5%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 5%
  • Backover prevention 3%
  • Brakes 3%
  • Cruise control 3%
  • Engine 3%
  • Forward collision avoidance 3%

When problems show up

Complaints by mileage, 2019 Mazda CX-3 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 13,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 9 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 6 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 0 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 13,000 miles
Based on 16 complaints that include mileage. 94% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles9
20k to 40k miles6
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles0
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 16 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 12,000 miles.

Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 81% of model years in our database.

It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Dec 7, 2023, I was driving on [XXX] in Gaston County and someone slammed my vehicle as I was driving safely and not fast. I was in the middle lane and barely saw the vehicle that slammed me pushing me to the left of the interstate. Officer Talley, J was there to help me: The report number is [XXX]. The vehicle was totally damaged and I am waiting for Progressive to complete the claim so I can get another vehicle. I am currently renting a vehicle from Enterprise for 28 days.

December 2023 Crash

I purchased my 2019 cx 3 november 2018. April 17 2019 with 1840 miles I needed a new battery. I was told I didn't drive the care enough! I drive my car every day but it is local driving. February 25 2020 my car was serviced at 5000 miles including oil change and engine check. Paperwork showed battery at 100%. March 2 2020 another new battery was installed. I was told it was because of the "cold" (70 degrees) weather! I do not leave A/C or radio running when I exit the car.

Reported at 5,098 miles, March 2020

The contact owns a 2019 Mazda CX-3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that occasionally the air bag warning light flashed off and on. Additionally, the rear hatch door failed to open as needed. The cause of the failures has not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Reported at 21,000 miles, October 2024

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