Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Mazda Mazda3 has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue with my 2016 Mazda 3 manual transmission, whi... |
| Sep 28, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Timing cover leak, all maintenance was completed before the service bulletin. This is a TSB but shou... |
| Feb 16, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 2-16-2021, ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH OUT WARNING, EVERY WARNING AND INFOR... |
| Aug 2, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I PARKED AT THE TOP OF MY DRIVEWAY AT A SLIGHT INCLINE POSITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND... |
| Sep 27, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | WATER GETS INTO THE TRUNK AND FILLS UP THE SPARE TIRE WELL. CAUSING MOLD AND RUST INSIDE TRUNK. THRO... |
| Aug 10, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | MY CAR TWICE IN ONE DAY SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND BECAME UNRESPONSIVE WHEN I TRIED TO USE THE ACCELERA... |
| Dec 8, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | THIS VEHICLE CANNOT TOLERATE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF SLUSH OR SNOW OR ICE ON THE ROAD. THE WHEELS... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA 3. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CONTA... |
| Mar 17, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | THE CLUTCH FAILED AT 7000 MILES. DEALER, HENNESSEY MAZDA IN ATLANTA SUBURBS, DENIES RESPONSIBILITY... |