2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 20%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,601miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3, 20% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,601 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My in car monitor is cracking at the screen and will not turn on. It has been this way for several months. The dealership told me it would cost thousands. I did nothing to the system it just does not work. This is a big problem. I see there are recalls for canada vehicles with the same problem but my VIN is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #11405267, filed 2021-03, 80,000 miles“I was driving on the interstate when I heard a very loud explosion. I looked up and the center of my sunroof was gone. There was a little glass in the car, but most of the glass exploded outward. The glass in the car consisted of small shards. Fortunately no one was with me so no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11405129, filed 2021-03, 48,202 miles“It appears the Mazda computer electronics trigger auto defaltion of tires after hitting a road hazard on the road. It has happened more than once and I had to replace my tires multiple times.. Once at 35 MPH and other at 44 MPH approx”
NHTSA complaint #11342807, filed 2020-08, 66,400 miles“I was driving down the freeway in the snow/rain mix when I heard a loud bang! I though I was hit by another car but when I looked around I noticed the glass of my sunroof had shattered and some glass fell on me. Upon further investigation, the sunroof had actually blew out and upwards from the inside out. I contacted the dealership who then submitted a claim to Mazda. Although they are aware of latent defects in sunroofs, they refuse to repair/replace mine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075234, filed 2018-02, 100,000 miles“The glass sunroof spontaneously exploded while we were driving 65mph in lane on a straight section of I-476 between allentown and quakertown pa at 11am on december 31, 2019, constant 40 temp, no recent change in altitude, not near an overpass or close to other traffic. No indication that anything struck the vehicle from any direction. Sounded like a shotgun blast. My wife and I were showered with broken glass.terrifying and extremely dangerous, but we were able to exit the highway safely. Subsequently read the 2017consumer reports article on such events - turns out this is a thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11302238, filed 2020-01, 87,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11032103Apr 21, 2026This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory…
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- 11028127Jan 5, 2026Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet.
- 11026904Dec 10, 2025A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the A/C is first turned ON. This odor is the…
- 11023703Sep 30, 2025Some vehicles may have one of the following DTCs stored in memory along with a system status notice on the Multi-information display OR display a system status notice with no…
- 11023702Sep 30, 2025Interior parts made of resin have antistatic coating to prevent dust from sticking on the surfaces, and depending on the conditions of use, the antistatic components may…
- 11022742Aug 22, 2025Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's…
- 11022728Aug 15, 2025When replacing the MAZDA CONNECT tuner and amp unit (TAU) with a replacement tuner for any reason, a call must be made to inform SiriusXM of the existing Radio ID and the…
- 11021502Jul 14, 2025CSP13 - CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION As a result of a Mazda Connect Infotainment Class Action settlement, Mazda Motor…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 4 | 33% |
| 2023 | 3 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 15 | 20% |
| 2018 | 26 | 24% |
| 2017 | 28 | 33% |
| 2016 | 23 | 22% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 27 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 20 | 9% |
| 2011 | 18 | 14% |
| 2010 | 135 | 20% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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