2019 Mazda CX-3: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Mazda CX-3 has 26 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and steering. Owners most often flag first-generation (2016-2021) issues:*.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

26
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Mazda CX-3 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
9
steering
5
fuel/propulsion system
2
visibility/wiper
2
fuel system
2

Recalls affecting the 2019 CX-3

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 21V875000

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform,

back over prevention: sensing system: camera

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.

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The first-generation model (2016-2021) is associated with recurrent and costly mechanical and electrical failures, including transmission behavior complaints, infotainment unit failures,…

  • First-Generation (2016-2021) Issues:*
  • Costly and recurrent mechanical failures: including timing belt replacement, complete air conditioning system repair/replacement (evaporator, compressor), front shock and mount replacement, and bearing failures. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CX-3. See the full CX-3 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used CX-3 listings typically run $14,353–$18,214 across 2016 to 2021 model years.

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