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2018 Mazda Mazda3 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Mazda Mazda3 has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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 Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 28, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy 2018 Mazda 3 has an intermittent electrical failure on the high-speed CAN network that causes mul...
Oct 17, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T...
Dec 29, 2023POWER TRAINI was driving on the highway in sixth gear and went to down shift to get on to the off ramp and was ...
Aug 15, 2021POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled i...
Aug 15, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS EXPERIENCING DIFFERENT ELECTRIC...

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