2022 Mazda 3: common problems and reliability
One of the better 3 years.
The best Mazda 3 year. All 3 years
24 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 3?The 2022 Mazda 3 has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Mazda 3 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 3 years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the 3?
Across the 21 3 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 12 (2023) to 686 (2010). With 24 complaints, the 2022 3 sits below the model's median of 117.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 3. See the full 3 owner picture and every model year.
Other 3 model years
Compare every 3 year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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