Do 2020 Mazda Mazda3 owners report Forward Collision Avoidance problems?

15 of 31 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Mazda Mazda3 (48%) involve Forward Collision Avoidance.

Do 2020 Mazda Mazda3 owners report Steering problems?

3 of 31 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Mazda Mazda3 (10%) involve Steering.

Do 2020 Mazda Mazda3 owners report Electrical System problems?

3 of 31 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Mazda Mazda3 (10%) involve Electrical System.

2020 Mazda Mazda3: Common Problems Owners Report

Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance is by far the most reported area at 48%, well ahead of steering, the electrical system, and the brakes, which each draw 10%. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are reported in any of these areas. On a test drive, pay attention to how the automatic braking and driver-assist systems behave.

Most reported areas

Forward Collision Avoidance0 48%

The single biggest complaint: 15 reports (48%), nearly half of all filings. No crashes or injuries reported. Owners describe false braking alerts; watch how the system reacts on a test drive.

Steering0 10%

3 reports (10%), with no crashes or injuries. Some owners describe the car taking over the steering during lane changes.

Electrical System0 10%

3 reports (10%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners mention starting and battery trouble.

Service Brakes0 10%

3 reports (10%), with no crashes or injuries. Worth a careful brake check on a test drive.

Suspension0 6%

The smallest area at 2 reports (6%), with no crashes or injuries. Owners note a loud metallic pop at low speed.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 31 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.