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2016 Mazda CX-3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 2016 Mazda CX-3 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
63
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
31 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,581
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraJul 14, 2023 · campaign 23V487000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Structure › Body › Hatchback/LiftgateSep 6, 2016 · campaign 16V644000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affec
SteeringApr 11, 2016 · campaign 16V203000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts th
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Other years of the Mazda CX-3
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Mazda CX-3 have?
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (15), driver-assist & stability (12), electrical system (11). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mazda CX-3 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Mazda CX-3 get?
Up to 31 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.