2014 Mazda Cx-3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mazda Cx-3 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2023-02-28 · 09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer replacement procedure
Power Train 2022-09-26 · 01-010-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. this is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. when returning from fast idle to normal, the stuck valve sudd
Suspension 2022-05-24 · 02-004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. in most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition
Structure 2021-11-19 · 09-034-21-3850 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (a) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-006-21-3779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. for new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodica
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-005-21-3778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the mazda dca-8000pm is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda dca-8000pm is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a warranty code.
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-06-01 · Service Brakes · 46,000 mi“this is what is wrong with my vehicle -> nhtsa recall number: 17v393000 however, mazda failed to include my vin number (along with potentially thousands of other 2014 mazda 3's) as a part of the recalled list. because of this my vehicle has not been repaired and my safety and well being, along with thousands of other, are still at risk. mazda…”
2017-03-22 · Structure:body“mazda sent a notice to owners of a safety recall regarding the rustproof coating on the lift gate stay dampers. the defect could cause corrosion that may cause the lift gate to drop suddenly. this notice was sent in october 2016 and the "remedy not yet available" according to the mazda website...it is now march 2017. in another matter, mazda is …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.