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2026 Mazda Mazda3: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 1 complaints about the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 with NHTSA, and it has 0 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

1

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

0

on record

Fuel economy

30 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$6,800

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Steering1

Engines and fuel economy

VersionDriveCombined
Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LFront-Wheel Drive30 mpg

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Mazda Mazda3

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (91/100) and the 2021 worst (47/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202477/100
202373/100
202283/100
202147/100
202091/100
201952/100
201865/100
201788/100
201678/100
201586/100

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 have?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA: steering (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 have?

None on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 get?

Up to 30 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.

What are the best years of the Mazda Mazda3?

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (91/100) and the 2021 worst (47/100).