2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 20%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3, 20% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down a highway leaving work when I heard a loud bang, then noticed my sunroof had a large hole in it. I pulled over to inspect the damage and to see what could have hit me, there was no evidence of any impact- with barely any glass inside the car. The break looks like it exploded outwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11042043, filed 2017-11, 33,500 miles“Bought new in 2015. Infomat system reboots 3 or 4 times when temperatures are below 40 degrees at start up in a unheated garage also while driving and cold engine light is still on. Took to dealer a couple times, and informed them of the problem while still warranted, all they did was reboot the system. Still doing it after 4 years. Very frustrating, but now it's on my dime. One time it went completely black, so I figured out how to reboot it.”
NHTSA complaint #11278837, filed 2019-11, 45,000 miles“Good afternoon, my car is experiencing the ghosting issue with my infotainment screen. This is happening in many Mazda 3's throughout the country and is a big safety hazard as it is distracting while we are driving. Currently it is a warranty issue but this should be a recall instead and I shouldnt have to pay to have this fixed. My reasoning for this is when I am driving the screen will go crazy and select what it wants to and place calls and go into a bunch of different areas. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354955, filed 2020-09, 25,000 miles“On saturday, march 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., I was driving my 2015 Mazda 3 (s touring) back to knoxville, tn from york, pa. After about an hour and a half of driving (near shippensburg, pa), I heard a loud sound like a gun shot and debris hitting the top of the car and then realized that my sunroof had shattered. I was in light traffic on the highway, traveling at the 70 MPH speed limit. I was not behind another vehicle nor was my car struck by anything from the road or the air. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967121, filed 2017-03, 24,000 miles“Rearview camera- has not consistently worked for two years - I get either a black screen with the standard backup warning, a flickering/rolling screen, no change from having it in drive/park or it works. The flickering screen does seems to happen more on damp/wet days, but can happen anytime. Having limited neck movement, this device is essential. When taken to dealer, seems to work, showed them videos, they say unless they see the camera in operation, nothing can be done. Attached is one still photo (taken 8 sep 17, I also have a video of the rolling screen.”
NHTSA complaint #11022432, filed 2017-09, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2015 Mazda MAZDA3
28 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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