2011 Mazda MAZDA3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 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.
“Car was hard to start in 2014..replaced the spark plug .clean the maf sensor and air intake .used 89 grade gas .nothing was change .car was noise from the back in 2016.didnt find out the problem .then 2weeks ago sometimes car started and failed right away .do matter the engine was cold or warm .took it to dealership .replaced fuel pump .costed $988.car just go back the normal finally .so the fuel pump had problem in 2014.but just didnt die.fuel pump should last lifetime with the car .we had some older car like 11years .there is no problem with fuel pump .they should recall it .I seen a lot…”
NHTSA complaint #11093480, filed 2018-05, 30,000 miles“Around 3000 miles, manual transmission developed issue of not going into first gear from a stop. Dealer investigated and said that this is a quirk with the transmission and can be safely ignored by starting in a higher gear, which wears out the transmission faster. As of three weeks ago at this point, transmission developed intermittent issue where it pops out of second gear or grinds and damages internal parts before automatically moving to neutral. This occurs after a normal shift. Also has develop issue where is does not properly go into reverse, instead going into first gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10544673, filed 2013-09, 25,000 miles“The Baffle in my tank has broken loose for uncertain reasons. This seems to be a common problem with Mazda and has had a recall in the 2015 models even.”
NHTSA complaint #11491777, filed 2022-11Related 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 2011 Mazda MAZDA3
29 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3
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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