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2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
1%of 686 total for the year
Median mileage
123,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 1% of the 686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,100 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.

“Abs and dsc has been disabled due to a faulty ABS module and the dealer does not consider this a safety issue. The repair cost is ridiculously high and this should be recalled per the amount of internet traffic alone regarding this issue. This is not a nice to have feature this is a must have as it could safe a life. I have seen reports when the whole system fails. I was told I could drive without it even thou total break failure could occur.”

NHTSA complaint #11241404, filed 2019-08, 103,667 miles

“Mazda 3 engine light on for 2 years. I have taken car to multiple mechanics and in 1-2 days light is back on. Recently car seems to hic cup on shifting and on braking the back end of car seems to run into the front end. In last 2 wks an at light came on and car almost wouldn't shift in gear. I have a verizon hom and got s message indicating 'solenoid stuck on e'. When I called firestone they stated those Mazda 3 have that problem and that I need to take car to Mazda. …”

NHTSA complaint #11074640, filed 2018-02, 266,230 miles

“Abs light and traction control lights are on. It is on since march.2018 the first time I have notice this problem, I was going to work and ABS light came on and then disapeared and after a few days like that just stayed on. I took it to the Mazda dealership in jacksonville fl, and they found three different faulty codes ; one for the ABS control motor c0020 one for the dcs switch c110964-64-60 and one for the ABS control module u0415 92-48. They gave me an estimate of $1100 including labor. I think this is ridiculously high! I have purchased my car in 2016 january for $7900! …”

NHTSA complaint #11099151, filed 2018-06, 123,100 miles

“The ABS & dsc (dynamic stability control) instrument panel warning lights came on. I have had the car tested at a repair shop and two separate computer readouts show codes c0020, u0140 & u0140 (related to the ABS hydraulic unit). The shop provided service bulletin no. 04-002/13, last issued: 7/17/2013 related to this problem. I understand I may not have functional ABS or dsc but the brakes, while not having ABS, still function. I was advised this may be a very expensive repair but since it is a safety related issue, Mazda may fix the problem at no charge. …”

NHTSA complaint #10644947, filed 2014-10, 22,000 miles

“I was driving to work. Road was wet. Vehicle gets in front of me and I had to turn quick to avoid hitting this vehicle. I lost control, luckily no one was injured. I know dsc is not supposed to replace a safe driver, but in an emergency situation like this it should of at least helped me out. It turned completely off. The dsc light came on permanently as well as the ABS light and the brake light. After turning the vehicle off then back on the lights came off. When I took the car to the Mazda dealer and was completely ignored by the service department as to the system having any problem at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #10545048, filed 2013-09, 53,266 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201923%
201711%
201611%
201432%
201322%
2012167%
201154%
2010101%
200943%
200821%
200784%
200611%
200511%

Other parts of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3

Body and structure
169 complaints
Other or unknown
135 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
109 complaints
Seats
106 complaints
Wheels
54 complaints
Electrical system
50 complaints
Tires
48 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Exterior lighting
23 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3

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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