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18 complaints
MAZDA MX-5 2023 STEERING
low
Steering feels sticky at higher speeds, once the vehicle is at full operating temp. The steering requires some pressure to “break free” from whatever position it is in. If I’m continually moving
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
high
On 14th, 2026, while traveling at approximately 60 mph on the northbound 55 Freeway near the Katella exit, my vehicle suddenly began to shake violently without any prior warning. In response, I attemp
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
Transmission failure when driving. Car was towed to dealership and diagnosed. Transmission and torque converter replacement required under factory warranty. Very long lead time for dealer to acquire r
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
MAZDA MX-5 2023 POWER TRAIN
low
Manual transmission will not reliably shift from 2nd to 3rd gear without a grinding noise. Other owners are reporting similar issues that have required a full replacement of the transmission in MY202
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
low
The active braking support feature of this vehicle falsely warns me of an imminent collision. It happens pretty often, the system is obviously not quite smart enough. Last week, while accelerating awa
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
My 2023 Mazda 3 started to have a more terrible and annoying rattle after 3000 miles. The engine will resonate and knock when it reaches a certain speed. The slow speed light throttle acceleration rat
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
MAZDA MX-5 2023 SEAT BELTS
low
Dear, I’m writing to address the delayed response to the recall for my Mazda MX-5, which began on September 18. It has been nearly two months without any remedy or guidance from the manufacturer. As
NHTSAUSSept 2024Source →
MAZDA MX-5 2023 AIR BAGS
high
On [XXX] my [XXX] son was driving the vehicle and at low speed (30 mph or under) lost control of the vehicle in a turn. The vehicle hit a telephone pole that was rotted from termite infestation which
NHTSAUSJul 2024Source →
MAZDA MX-5 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
Mazda Miata model years 2022-2024 with manual 6sp transmission are experiencing a large number of failures at low mileage. Some owners are reporting 2 failed transmissions at less than 10,000 miles.
NHTSAUSJun 2024Source →
MAZDA MX-5 2023 POWER TRAIN
low
My vehicle has only 8700 miles. At around 2500 miles first gear refused to engage, and I had to start the car in second for a week. That week I scheduled for service but the problem was not reproduci
NHTSAUSFeb 2024Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 AIR BAGS
critical
The contact's daughter had rented a 2023 Mazda Mazda 3. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle veered off to the left side of the highway and side-
NHTSAUSNov 2023Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 ENGINE
critical
I was driving on the highway and decided to switch int the left lane so I sped up and heard a big bang and what sounded like my bumper being dragged against the ground. I see on my dashboard that ther
NHTSAUSSept 2023Source →
MAZDA MX-5 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
The manual transmission has a synchronizer failure. Safety was put at risk due to inability to safely complete a gear change reliably. The problem has been reported to the dealer and the transmissio
NHTSAUSAug 2023Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
high
Automatic emergency braking suddenly engaged while driving on the highway. The car decelerated abruptly to a complete stop, causing the driver behind to rear-end me. There were no vehicles or obstacle
NHTSAUSMay 2023Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 POWER TRAIN
low
Cars lurches/jerks at low speeds when shifting 1-2 gears and sometimes rpm bounces up and down when downshifting.
NHTSAUSMar 2023Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
low
While driving in snow storm I had to pull over and I noticed lights were covered with snow . LED lights will not produce heat to melt snow The lip above and the ledge below traps the snow and with th
NHTSAUSMar 2023Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
On three occasions thus far when the vehicle was started and placed in drive the transmission slipped terribly, the engine rpms would race when pressing the accelerator and the vehicle would move at n
NHTSAUSFeb 2023Source →
MAZDA MAZDA3 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
It is the infotainment system but please, hear me out. The manual states that one is able to change channels by using the controls on the steering wheel. That is not the case. It actually is anoth
NHTSAUSJan 2023Source →