2019 Mazda MAZDA3 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 116
- 42 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 15 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 2 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,788
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
-80
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2017-2021
-164
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
13%
Service Brakes: 15 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Mazda MAZDA3
- SERVICE BRAKES 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
- ENGINE 11
- POWER TRAIN 10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
6 recalls on record for the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3
- NHTSA 19V907000 · 2020 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC E Stopping the vehicle unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V558000 · 2019 · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Rearward visibility will be reduced without the rearview mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V425000 · 2019 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS A wheel separating from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V497000 · 2019 · ENGINE An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V514000 · 2019 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Loose head restraints may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 reliable?
NHTSA has 116 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (15 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mazda MAZDA3?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (15), unknown or other (15), engine (11), power train (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Mazda MAZDA3?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.