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2018 Mazda Mazda3 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Mazda Mazda3

Other
36
Electrical
28
Visibility
14
Engine
7
Powertrain
5
Brakes
5
Fuel System
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKESThe rear brake pads on my 2018 Mazda 3 have worn out prematurely, thinning to as little as 2MM in ju...
Jun 5, 2021SERVICE BRAKESONLY REAR BRAKES SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEAR FAILURE AT 13200 MILES DESPITE ROUTINE WASHING AND REGUL...
Jun 27, 2020SERVICE BRAKESMY CAR AUTOMATICALLY APPLIES ITS BRAKES WHEN IT SHOULDN'T BE. I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF AROUND 60...
Jun 22, 2020SERVICE BRAKESVEHICLE WAS OFF AND UNATTENDED IN PARKING LOT:MANUAL TRANSMISSION WHICH I'VE DRIVEN MY WHOLE LIFE & ...
Oct 13, 2019SERVICE BRAKESI HAD A SCARY SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY 2018 MAZDA 3 YESTERDAY. I HAD LEFT THE CAR RUNNING SO THAT MY DO...

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