2022 Mazda MAZDA3 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,287miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,287 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.
“The contact owns a 2022 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact slammed on the brake pedal and bumped his head. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated. The vehicle stopped independently while the contact was driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608484, filed 2024-08, 27,287 milesForward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 2 | 17% |
| 2023 | 2 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 | 15 | 47% |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2022 Mazda MAZDA3
12 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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