2011 Mazda Mazda3 problems
Owners have filed 181 complaints about the 2011 Mazda Mazda3 with NHTSA. Air bags account for 16.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of seats at 11%.
Complaints181
Crashes18
Fires2
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 16.6% · 30
Seats 11.0% · 20
Unknown or other 9.9% · 18
Electrical system 8.3% · 15
Steering 7.2% · 13
Structure 7.2% · 13
Power train 6.6% · 12
Exterior lighting 5.5% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Mazda Mazda3 in this data, 2011 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2010 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 45,202 miles.
In owners' own words
1) After moving the empty passenger seat back a few inches at a red light, passenger airbag deactivation light illuminated on dash and has remained on ever since. At the same time, the airbag light on the instrument cluster began flashing a code 16. There are no visible loose wires or connections under the seat. 2) Condensation appearing in driver's side headlight assembly. Air bags · reported at 28,000 miles
The Mazda 3 hit a large truck broadside, which caused extensive damage to the front end of the car. The Mazda is likely totaled. Though the Mazda 3 is equipped with front, side and overhead airbags, not one airbag deployed in the accident, not even the driver's-side front airbag. Amazingly, no one was injured in the accident. Air bags · reported at 30,000 miles
Mazda oem 11-13 3 seat track-occupant sensor right bcn167sw0a is faulty . There are thousands of cases of this ! The price of this items is 350.00 ! There should be a class action lawsuit or a recall ! This causes the passenger side airbags to be disabled . If you want it to work 350.00 ! Less then 3 years of owning this car Air bags · reported at 42,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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