Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact's friend owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while riding in the front pas... |
| Sep 4, 2019 | ENGINE | THE TCM WENT OUT AND ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. WHEN THIS HAPP... |
| Oct 22, 2018 | ENGINE | WITHIN A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING MY 2010 MAZDA 3 S SPORT SEDAN IN OCTOBER, 2018 FROM A USED CAR DEALER... |
| Feb 14, 2018 | ENGINE | THE MAZDA DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO MAKE THE HARNESS FIX. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE MY CAR AN... |
| Mar 22, 2016 | ENGINE | MY CAR HAS HAD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW ... |
| Jul 2, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. AT TIMES, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNIN... |
| Dec 1, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT... |
| Feb 1, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | I HAVE HAD MY 2010 MAZDA 3S SINCE JUNE OF 2010 WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW. I DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK EVERY... |
| Jan 6, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE, PURCHASED BRAND NEW. IN JANUARY 2012 THE HEATER WHEN TURNI... |
| Dec 22, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ON DECEMBER 21, 2010 CAR STALLED AND LOST STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL ON 12/22 HAPPENED AGAIN RESULTI... |
| Dec 22, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN ... |
| Dec 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED ON WHEN IT SHUT OFF FOR A... |
| Jul 10, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY | HEAT IS ALWAYS HOT. THERE IS NO TEMPERATURE CONTOL ON THE HEATER. *TR |
| May 14, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DURING THE SUMMER THERE WAS A TOXIC SMELL THAT WAS MAKING MYSELF AND OTHERS WHO RODE IN THE VEHICLE ... |
| Apr 15, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SMOKE CAME THREW THE VENTS OF THE 2010 MAZDA3 HATCHBACK AND THEN FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN FLAMES CA... |