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Fuel systemPart report

2018 Mazda CX-3 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Mazda CX-3, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Fuel injector failed without warning. A lot of fuel leaked into the engine destroying a spark plug in one cylinder and ultimately ruining the catalytic converter when fuel got into it. Independent mechanic and Mazda dealership diagnosed. Car cannot be driven.”

NHTSA complaint #11736705, filed 2026-05

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019415%
2018110%
20171048%
2016510%

Other parts of the 2018 Mazda CX-3

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Mazda CX-3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology