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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Mazda CX-3 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
67,850miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Mazda CX-3, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,850 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Driving on interstate car lost power all warning lights went on then died coasted to side of road could not restart car had about 1/8 tank gas DOT came and put in some more gas restarted went to gas station and oil change shop that could not find anything to repair reset warning lights”

NHTSA complaint #11292395, filed 2020-01, 55,000 miles

“While driving on a 4-lane road (~45 MPH), the vehicle lost all power and died. The check engine and battery warning lights came on and the start/stop button light turned red. After coasting into a gas station, the car could not initially be restarted. It could be restarted after adding gasoline, although the fuel tank was not empty when the car died. The fuel gauge showed 1/8 tank, and 9.3 gallons fuel could be added to the tank, which has a capacity of 11.9 gallons. After adding fuel and restarting, all warning lights went off and the car could be driven normally again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11288961, filed 2019-12, 80,700 miles

“While driving on the highway on a posted 65mph, the fuel remaining on the vehicle was posted at 1/4, approx. 75miles remaining. The vehicle abruptly stalled and I managed to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle then refused to start again. Had to bring it to a fuel station and refueled leading to the vehicle starting again. Dealership diagnosed a bad fuel pump and fuel rail.”

NHTSA complaint #11635954, filed 2025-01

“Engine stalled while driving and all the dashboard lights turned on. Could not turn engine back on again. Upon inspection, it was found that the fuel injector pump was faulty and was subsequently replaced by the dealership. Fast forward a year, check engine light came on and vehicle began to stall again. Dealership states that the fuel injector burnt out due to the initial fault in the fuel injector pump. Furthermore, it burnt out my catalyst.”

NHTSA complaint #11444038, filed 2021-12

“Vehicle stalled while driving. On 9/29/21 Suburban Mazda of Troy removed the Mazda mobile start. On 10/13/21, the engine stalled and shut off at approximately 50 mph and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. There were no warning light prior and the vehicle had approximately 1/4 tank of gas (according to the gauge). AAA came and put 2 gallons of gas in and the vehicle started and drove normally afterwards. After reviewing the NHTSA website for 2016 Mazda CX-3 I found at least two other complaints for vehicles stalling while driving with 1/4-1/8 tanks of gas. …”

NHTSA complaint #11436991, filed 2021-10

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019415%
2018110%
20171048%
2016510%

Other parts of the 2016 Mazda CX-3

Electrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Mazda CX-3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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