May 14, 2023Transmission & drivetrain
Humming or wining noise coming from back of vehicle when driving in highways around 75 mph.
NHTSA ODI 11521951
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What 23 owners told NHTSA about the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
All (23)Crash / fire / injury (1)Airbags (12)Electrical system (4)Body & structure (2)Engine (2)Seat belts (2)Transmission & drivetrain (2)Driver assistance (1)Latches & locks (1)Seats (1)Speed control (1)
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Apr 12, 2023Transmission & drivetrain
with less than 7000 miles on a new Mazda3, the transfer and transfer housing went out. This meant the all wheel drive did not operate properly, which could have caused an accident in the right conditions. This was covered by warranty, as well as a shock, strut, and numerous related parts. In total, the warranty covered the total $4395 to repair a car with less than 7000 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI 11516740
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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2022 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan verdict →