2016–2021 · 6 model years · 9 recalls
We don't rate the Mazda CX-3 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (63). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2016–2021.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 CX-3 | Not rated yet | 6 | 1 | 31 |
| 2020 CX-3 | Not rated yet | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| 2019 CX-3 | Not rated yet | 38 | 2 | 31 |
| 2018 CX-3 | Not rated yet | 15 | 1 | 31 |
| 2017 CX-3 | Not rated yet | 27 | 1 | 31 |
| 2016 CX-3 | Not rated yet | 63 | 3 | 31 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about electrical system, driver-assist & stability, body, glass & interior.
The 2016, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.