2013 Mazda MAZDA3 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,713miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3, 2% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,713 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.
“Purchase 4 continental extreme contact tires (pk15-46-1960: 205/55r-16) on 1/12/2015 . On saturday 8/6/2016 around 5 pm the 2 tires on the passenger blew out at the side wall at the same time. Lucky my daughter was just pulling into a parking lot (witness say she didn't hit anything). No warning lights came on indicating a problem. Had to go to firestone for replacement tires. Replaced the ones on driver side for I didn't trust them. File a warranty issue and even call continental they to bad about the other 2 tires. I believe these tires have a defect for they have plenty of life left on them”
NHTSA complaint #10894442, filed 2016-08, 96,426 miles“Brake calipers and pistons were defected and wouldn't release after you released the brake. The wheels had to be moving for the brakes the be releases. Causing the the brake pads to grind down to nothing and have metal on metal contact. It was worse in the front then the back. I received all new brake calipers because they couldn't be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10732344, filed 2015-07, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026347Nov 19, 2025There have been warranty claims submitted for growling or bearing whine noise in differentials, transfer units and transmissions where the source of the noise was a wheel…
- 11003397Jun 7, 2024Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10254191Apr 10, 2024Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10237215May 17, 2023Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10199714Jul 19, 2021Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10186698Jan 21, 2021Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
- 10171843Feb 26, 2020Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 54 | 8% |
| 2009 | 19 | 17% |
| 2008 | 33 | 11% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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