AutoUtility currently tracks 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2021 Mazda CX-3. Steering System issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 3 complaints (75% of submitted records). Zero crashes, fires, injury reports, or fatality reports are cited across these complaint records.
Factual proportion of owner complaints categorized by automotive subsystem in NHTSA records
3 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"The instrument cluster in my 2021 Mazda CX-3 failed at approximately 50,000 miles. While driving, the vehicle displayed multiple warning lights, including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), traction control, and front camera/safety system warnings. These safety..."
"All of the issues listed in Mazda Technical Service Bulletin 06-001/20, however this bulletin does not cover my model. Inspected by dealer, possible solution intended to be relubrication of the worm gear/worm shaft in the steering assembly. Issue presented itself in the last year and is most..."
"The Mazda CX-30 2021 I purchased from Mastria Mazda in Raynham, Massachusetts has a steering problem that is a significant safety concern. The steering wheel has resistance that can most notably be felt at highway speeds (around 65 mph). When making small corrections to the steering wheel to stay..."
"Having the exact same issue as was outlined and allegedly repaired in the prior service bulletin 06-001/20. Obviously this bulletin only applies to vehicles up to model year 2020. I have checked the model number on the steering motor to determine that it is the "updated" design. Obviously, the..."
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2016–2026)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 | 48 | 4 | 3 | View 2016 Problems → |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 | 21 | 2 | 1 | View 2017 Problems → |
| 2018 Mazda CX-3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | View 2018 Problems → |
| 2019 Mazda CX-3 | 27 | 1 | 2 | View 2019 Problems → |
| 2020 Mazda CX-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | View 2020 Problems → |
| 2021 Mazda CX-3 Current Page | 4 | 0 | 1 | Current |
| 2022 Mazda CX-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2022 Problems → |
| 2023 Mazda CX-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2023 Problems → |
| 2024 Mazda CX-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2024 Problems → |
| 2025 Mazda CX-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2025 Problems → |
| 2026 Mazda CX-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2026 Problems → |
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 2 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Injury Entries | Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering NHTSA category: STEERING | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cross-reference safety recalls, crash test safety ratings, and EPA fuel economy for this model year
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Official recall campaigns, safety defect descriptions, and manufacturer free remedy instructions.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test results, driver assistance systems, and rollover resistance ratings.
EPA fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual energy cost benchmarks.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 Mazda CX-3
In official NHTSA consumer records, the most frequently cited issue area for the 2021 Mazda CX-3 is Steering System, appearing in 3 records (75% of submitted filings).
Secondary reported categories include Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (1) and Brakes & Traction Control (1).
AutoUtility does not issue subjective reliability scores or commercial ratings. In official United States government records, NHTSA tracks 4 consumer defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Mazda CX-3.
Reviewing documented component complaint distributions, recall remedy notices, and active federal investigations provides an objective, evidence-based view of the vehicle's historical safety and defect record.
Consumer complaint records on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Mazda CX-3 cite zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.
Incident entries represent consumer descriptions at the time of submission to federal authorities and do not establish mechanical causation or legal liability.
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database under 49 CFR Part 576.
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