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Risk. A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 Mazda CX-3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2017 Mazda CX-3, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-487 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mazda CX-3 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Structure
1Visibility
1Air bags
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Mazda CX-3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other CX-3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CX-3 median. How we score
'14'16'17'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Mazda CX-3 safety ratings
2017 Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What CX-3 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The engine on my 2017 CX-3 died while travelling on the interstate at 70mph just before the low fuel light would normally turn on. I pulled to the side of the interstate freaked out at what just happened. I was within a mile of an exit with a gas station and the car started when fuel was added.…
On November 4, 2022 I was driving in the middle lane of I 87 north of Saratoga Springs. The car stalled and died. I was able to get to the break down lane. After sitting for 5 - 10 minutes, completely frazzled, I tried the ignition and the car started. The gas gauge said I had approximately ¼ tank…
I was driving my 2017 Mazda CX-3 on the interstate when car suddenly jerked and failed to accelerate. I was driving 70 mph in the left lane when this happened and immediately started to pull over to the righthand shoulder of the road. The car jerked and slowed again when we were in the right lane.…
Own a 2017 CX-3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.