2016 Mazda MAZDA3 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA3, 1% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“Check engine light came on car was smoking after I drove it not very far took it to the dealership there claiming software issue my car battery is almost completely drained and I just got this car sometime keys won't work or my car won't start”
NHTSA complaint #11280729, filed 2019-11, 41,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 7% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mazda MAZDA3
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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