2017 Mazda CX-3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Mazda CX-3, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,200 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.
“Warm air from the climate control vents- car is under 45,000 miles and needs a new evaporator- most cars will never need a new evaporator, especially one that is under four years old.”
NHTSA complaint #11325334, filed 2020-05, 45,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243569Sep 13, 2023Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
- 10240431Jul 27, 2023Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear…
- 10240427Jul 19, 2023Be advised that TSB "09-031/20 - REAR MOUNT CAMERA IMAGE NOT CLEAR/NO IMAGE ON SCREEN" is no longer valid and has been superseded by "RECALL 6023G - 2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND…
- 10240366Jul 19, 2023In support of the new Mazda MX-5 and CX-3, Mazda will make available for loan on an âÂÂas-neededâ basis, a Special Service Tool (SST) to allow for the radar aiming of the…
- 10238671Jun 23, 2023Some customers may complain that the frequency of replenishing the window washer liquid is higher than expected, or they may complain of leakage at or around the washer motor…
- 10233704Mar 1, 2023Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
- 10232304Feb 9, 2023Some customers may experience one or more electrical malfunctions after a vehicle body repair. The newly painted fender stay (2) may be causing a poor front harness (1) ground…
- 10226923Nov 14, 2022Some customers may complain the HVAC system not maintaining the correct temperature or the ambient (outside) temperature reading incorrectly. This is caused by a failure in the…
- 10202691Oct 25, 2021Some vehicles may exhibit a crack in the lower center area of the windshield. This may be caused by fixtures located at the center of the cowl grille, which result in higher…
- 10202690Oct 21, 2021Some customers may complain about warm air from the climate control vents. This may be caused by improper brazing (A) of the evaporator (B), causing a refrigerant leak from the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
10 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mazda CX-3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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