2018 Mazda MAZDA3 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3, 1% of the 110 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, nearly resulting in a collision with a parked vehicle. Several unknown warning lights illuminated, creating a driver distraction. In addition, the infotainment screen delaminated and experienced ghost touching with random phantom touches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the infotainment system required a new lens kit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone, and a case was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772362, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 10254187Apr 26, 2024Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots.
- 10251368Feb 6, 2024Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns.
- 10246121Nov 7, 2023The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use…
- 10244679Oct 11, 2023If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 10243551Sep 22, 2023Service bulletin 09-031/20 issued on 09/21/20 is no longer valid. It is superceded by recall 6023g (ã¢ââ2014-2018 mazda3 and 2016-2021 cx-3 - rearview image may not display…
- 10240431Jul 27, 2023Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted image or no image from the rear mount camera when shifted into reverse. Due to friction, the coating of camera socket terminals may wear…
- 10240427Jul 19, 2023Be advised that TSB "09-031/20 - REAR MOUNT CAMERA IMAGE NOT CLEAR/NO IMAGE ON SCREEN" is no longer valid and has been superseded by "RECALL 6023G - 2014-2018 MAZDA3 AND…
- 10238697Jun 5, 2023Interior 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…
- 10233669Mar 21, 2023There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method. B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method
- 10230870Jan 12, 2023Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Ghost Touch - DTC B108E:04 may be stored (Touch screen operates by itself) - Surface Peeling - DTC B108E:04 may…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Mazda MAZDA3
30 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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