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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Mazda Mazda3 has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Mazda Mazda3

Airbags
22
Other
16
Seats
16
Steering
13
Electrical
13
Powertrain
10
Structure
9
Lights
7
Tires
7
Suspension
6
Visibility
5
Seat Belts
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ...
Nov 21, 2020POWER TRAINI GOT THIS CAR BACK IN AUGUST NOT KNOWING ABOUT MAZDA'S CLUTCH ISSUES. I GOT THE CAR WITH ABOUT 101,...
May 22, 2018POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSDASH BOARD PASSENGER SIDE SEAM ON DASH IS SPLITTING ABOVE AIRBAG
Jan 29, 2014POWER TRAINSUDDEN CLUTCH FAILURE. *TR
Nov 25, 2013POWER TRAINPREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE. MAZDA3 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. CLUTCH SUDDENLY BURN OUT AND CANNOT SHIF...
Sep 4, 2013POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAROUND 3000 MILES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED ISSUE OF NOT GOING INTO FIRST GEAR FROM A STOP. DEA...
Jul 13, 2013POWER TRAINI FIRST TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER WHEN I NOTICED THE CLUTCH SLIPPING AFTER I SHIFTED OR WHEN I AC...
May 11, 2012POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MAZDA MAZDA3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE RPMS INCREASED AND ...
Mar 1, 2012POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION HESITATES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. ON GOING ISSUE. *TR
Mar 26, 2011POWER TRAINON FRIDAY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY CAR (SHE LEARNED HOW TO DRIVE ON A MANUAL AND HAS NO PROBLEMS DRIVI...

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