2020 Mazda MAZDA3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3, 6% of the 32 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.
“I pulled into the driveway (at about 5 mph) of my passenger's home, when a very loud, metallic pop occurred somewhere inside my vehicle. I could not discern the problem by visually inspecting the car. Upon returning to my home, I arranged for the dealership to inspect the car's suspension. They found that both rear springs had snapped off from their lower vehicle attachment points. At the time of the incident, my car was less than 6 years old and had approximately 62500 total miles. I had the dealership replace both rear springs and associated attachment hardware. …”
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 14 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3
15 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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