2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 1% of the 686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“The fuel sender unit, located in top of the fuel tank, has developed a crack and is causing fuel to leak. The nipple that protrudes from the fuel pump has cracked from what looks to be pressure from the connecting fuel hose. Because of this pressure, the nipple leaks and sprays a mist of fuel off to the side. The pressure looks to be towards the passenger side as the crack that developed was directly on the opposite side(drivers). This type of fuel leak can be very dangerous as the fuel tank is located near exhaust components. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362946, filed 2020-10, 140,000 miles“2010 Mazda 3, 5 speed. Upon shifting from 4th gear into neutral, to prepare for a stop, foot was taken off of accelerator and clutch was fully released; the engine started to rev. This is the 3rd time this has happened in 90 days. Each time has been when the vehicle was shifted into neutral from a gear, not gear specific.”
NHTSA complaint #10297916, filed 2010-01, 13,345 miles“Mazda3 rear ended a moving truck. Mazda3 was going about 45 MPH and truck was not moving. Upon impact, the MAZDA3 immediately caught fire at the front of the car. Fire department had to extinguish fire. Fire damaged car. Car should not have caught fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10367388, filed 2010-11, 20,000 miles“While driving slowly through a community center parking lot, the automobile suddenly accelerated and did not respond to braking,resulting in a crash into a brick wall.”
NHTSA complaint #10328438, filed 2010-05, 1,260 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10202695Oct 13, 2021Ethanol is becoming a common additive in gasoline. Gasoline containing ethanol is likely available at your local gasoline station. Typical blends of ethanol include E10 and E85…
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
- 10099423Jul 14, 2015Some customers may complain that the fuel tank is difficult to fill up. This concern may be caused by improper operation of the non-return valve in the fuel tank (temporarily…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 11 | 10% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 11% |
| 2014 | 24 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 22 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3
169 complaintsOther or unknown
135 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
109 complaintsSeats
106 complaintsWheels
54 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsTires
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsExterior 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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