2017 Mazda Mazda3 problems
The Mazda3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan (first three generations), a combination of "accelerate" and "excellent") is a compact car manufactured by Mazda. It was first introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, replacing the Familia/323/Protegé in the C-segment.
The second-generation Mazda3 for the 2009 model year was unveiled in late 2008, with the sedan premiering at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the hatchback at the Bologna Motor Show. For the 2012 model year, Mazda began offering the Mazda3 with their newly developed Skyactiv technology, including a more rigid body, a new direct-injection engine, and a new 6-speed transmission.
The third generation was introduced in mid-2013 as a 2014 model year. The third-generation model is the first Mazda3 to adopt the "Kodo" design language and a more complete Skyactiv range of technologies.
The fourth-generation Mazda3 for the 2019 model year was unveiled in November 2018 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For the 2019 model, the all-new Mazda3 is equipped with the updated Skyactiv technologies, including a spark-controlled compression ignition engine marketed as the Skyactiv-X.
A performance-oriented version of the Mazda3 was marketed until 2013 as the Mazdaspeed3 in North America, Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan, and the Mazda3 MPS in Europe and Australia.
The Mazda3 became one of Mazda's fastest-selling vehicles, with cumulative sales in January 2019 of over 6 million units.
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Common 2017 Mazda Mazda3 problems
The 2017 Mazda3 has been praised for its reliability and value by many owners, but like any car, it has its share of common problems. One of the most widespread issues is the brakes squeaking, which has been reported by a significant number of owners. This problem can be particularly annoying and may require regular maintenance or replacement of brake components to address.
Another common issue with the 2017 Mazda3 is related to the door lock actuators, which can fail and cause problems with the car's locks and security system. This can be a significant inconvenience and may require replacement of the faulty actuators to fix.
In addition to these mechanical issues, some owners have reported problems with the rearview camera on the 2017 Mazda3. These problems can include distorted images, failure to display, or other issues that can compromise the car's safety and convenience.
The infotainment system on the 2017 Mazda3 has also been a source of frustration for some owners, with issues such as the heads-up display randomly clicking buttons, the GPS no longer working, and the radio frequently losing station connections. These problems can affect the car's entertainment and navigation capabilities, making it less enjoyable and convenient to drive.
While these problems are relatively minor compared to some other compact cars on the market, they can still be frustrating and costly to address. However, with regular maintenance and timely repairs, many of these issues can be minimized or avoided altogether. Overall, the 2017 Mazda3 remains a reliable and popular choice for many car buyers, with its high value, great features, and strong reputation for reliability.
Is Mazda 3 2017 a reliable car?
Reliability 8/10 – There are no widespread problems found on the 2017 Mazda3, avoid models from 2014 which have brake problems, while 2015–2021 are more reliable. Performance 7/10 – Performance is okay from both of the four-cylinder engine options, but neither are extremely fast compared to some other compact cars.
What is the most common problem with Mazda3?
Mazda 3 Reliability and Common Problems
- The Mazda 3 is one of the most reliable compact sedans, with a high reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0 from RepairPal.
- Common problems with the Mazda 3 include lightning issues, infotainment problems, faulty brakes, and sway bar links that need to be replaced.
What are the most reliable years for the Mazda 3?
Now that we've gone through the Mazda 3's journey, we've uncovered varied experiences across its generations, pinpointing Mazda 3's best years. It's clear that 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2021-2023 models are the best years due to their balanced performance and reliability.
Is Mazda 3 high maintenance?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda 3 is $433, compared to an average of $526 for compact cars and $652 for all vehicle models.
2017 Mazda Mazda3 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mazda3 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Back over prevention problems
- Service brakes problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Mazda Mazda3 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Mazda Mazda3
The NHTSA has received 65 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Mazda Mazda3. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Mazda Mazda3 vehicles.
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-21
- VIN: 3MZBN1L32HM
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted or showed a black screen occasionally and failed to engage on other occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rearview camera was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,098. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: 3MZBN1K70HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I am experiencing an issue with the infotainment system in my vehicle where it behaves erratically and intermittently without any input from me. Radio Stations Change Automatically: The system switches between radio stations on its own, even when I haven’t touched the controls. Unwanted Phone Calls: The system will sometimes dial random contacts from my phone without any command or input from me. This has led to accidental calls. Dropped Calls: When I’m on a phone call via the car's Bluetooth connection, the system frequently drops the call or switches to a different function, like the radio or media player, cutting off the conversation. Erratic Behavior During Media Playback: Occasionally, the system will change media sources (e.g., switching from Bluetooth audio to the radio) or pause/unpause media randomly. These issues are not tied to any specific driving conditions or user actions. It seems like the infotainment system has "a mind of its own" and is functioning independently, which creates safety concerns, especially when I'm driving.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-09
- VIN: JM1BN1L77H1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have a Mazda 2017 and it has a problem with Connect Touch Screen at the Central Display unit is Ghosting. I saw the recall was issued for 2014-2016 but want to let you know the 2017 is also having the same issue. This is my daughters can and when she was driving from school it started changing the screen and calling some through the phone etc.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-15
- VIN: 3MZBN1L34HM
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Intermittent faulty display (or no display) from rear-view camera as described in Recall 23V-487. Recall was issued in July 2023, but as of August 27, 2024, the parts to fix the recall issue are still not available and Mazda customer service has no idea when the parts will be available. In my view, this is not a timely resolution of the problem.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-25
- VIN: 3MZBN1V73HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The mazda infotainment screen makes the entire system nearly unusable as it can cause music stations to skip around back and forth, raise and lower the volume; make unintended phone calls, disconnect phone calls and create all kinds of havoc. It will cost $2000.00 for an authorize mazda dealer to replace and upgrade the firmware and screen. Their was a recall for the same issues for the 2016 year but not for the 2017.
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: JM1BN1M30H1
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-01
- VIN: 3MZBN1M33HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The infotainment center screen has what is deemed a 'ghost screen' problem automatically raising/lowering the volume of music, changing radio stations without my guidance, adding and subtracting radio stations, a screen change from the Navigation screen to the Music/Phone screen and auto dialing people in the bluetooth cell phone list. This is a well known defect in throughout the Mazda community with Mazda extending the warantee on models prior to 2016 but not for models plagued with this problem post 2016.
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-22
- VIN: JM1BN1L38H1
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the rear-view camera screen failed to display an image. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-18
- VIN: 3MZBN1K7XHM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My radio in my 2017 Mazda3 hatchback randomly presses buttons with no input from the user. This is a known issue and can cause safety issues. Especially if the volume decides to turn itself up and cause hearing issues. It's almost impossible to make hands free phone calls if it doesn't work either
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-22
- VIN: 3MZBN1U73HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The infotainment touchscreen has a ghost touch issue which causes settings to be randomly changed when the car is moving less than 5 miles per hour. This has a high probability of creating unsafe conditions as it can cause distracted drivers in stop-and-go or other slow moving traffic scenarios. Mazda is fully aware of its defective touch screens but has only addressed it with models from 2014-2016. The component has not been inspected and there were no warnings before this issue started.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-03
- VIN: JM1BN1M39H1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The Manufacturer Recall Number6023G, NHTSA Recall Number23V-487, has not been performed by the dealer. The dealer states that they do not have a remedy. Not only have I had the problem of flickering and distortion, but the back-up camera often does not operate at all.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-14
- VIN: JM1BN1K73H1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission is pulling during shifting. Dealer updated Transmission software twice already during warranty. Car is doing it again. This can be a safety problem when pulling in front of traffic and Transmission fails to shift smoothly and it jerks/delays.
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-01
- VIN: 3MZBN1K72HM
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the rearview camera image was distorted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-20
- VIN: 3MZBN1V73HM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My Infotainment system is experiencing the “ghost touch” and selecting all these options on its own while driving, putting a great risk on myself and passengers as any selection can be made and distract the driver. The screen is supposed to become disabled as a safety feature when driving but with this issue it is randomly making different commands that are extremely distracting especially during traffic hour times. The problem has been confirmed and Mazda refuses to issue a recall or do anything at all to fix this manufacturer error. There was no other warning lamps it just started glitching one day and has not stopped since for about half a year now. There are hundreds of other people I have read who are also experiencing the same issue and still Mazda refuses to acknowledge its faulty system and put so many lives at risk.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-04
- VIN: JM1BN1M34H1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: There has been an open recall on the camera on my Mazda3 for a full year with no approved fix from Mazda. Absurd. My rear camera no longer works after this delay.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: 3MZBN1K77HM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: When stopped at a light or parked, the Mazda touchscreen continually has “ghost” touches which will randomly select on screen items repeatedly and consistently similar to the issue that Mazda issued a recall for its 2014-2016 models. The touchscreen will make noises when this happens distracting me from focusing on the road. This issue has not been confirmed by the dealer for my specific car, but is available to be inspected. There is no warning when this failure happens and seems to be random. This first started happening 3 or so months ago
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-22
- VIN: JM1BN1W32H1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in the rain or in the snow, the instrument cluster, the instrument panel, and the infotainment system became inoperable, causing the Forward Sensing Camera system to become inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable while reversing in the rain or in the snow. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while operating the vehicle in inclement weather. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-15
- VIN: 3MZBN1K78HM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Touch screen has a separation issue between the touch screen and LCD screen causing a blurry/distorted image. Mazda is aware of the issue on the couple years prior to this model year and has issued an extended warranty for those model years. But for whatever reason, Mazda is ignoring the same issue on the last couple years of this generation car even though they are having the exact same issue. Would cost hundreds of dollar to get fixed on my end. My car is available for inspection if required. When this issue happens, it causes the screen to separate/bubble from the outer touch screen portion which results in an almost unreadable image on the backup camera screen causing a safety issue. Like I said, Mazda is aware of this issue on previous model years and has issued fixes. But for my model year, they just ignore it. No warning or anything appeared when this occurred.
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-15
- VIN: JM1BN1M37H1
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-23
- VIN: 3MZBN1M35HM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I have a 2017 Mazda 3 with exactly 59,454 miles. I was driving my car into work and a warning came on saying coolant temperatures high pull over immediately. I feel my safety was at risk since I was on a highway and my car lost power and would not allow me to accelerate. Loaded the car on a flatbed to bring into a Mazda dealership. I had oil leaking into my coolant. They diagnosed it as a cracked cylinder head or engine block. Only solution I was given was to replace the engine with a factory new engine. I spoke to Mazda customer service and they admitted it is a known issue.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-17
- VIN: JM1BN1L33H1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The car was experiencing the Mazda Ghost Touch in which the navigation/infotainment screen randomly pushes buttons resulting in distracted driving. Mazda has authorized repairs for 2014-2016 models, but refuses to fix later models. For reference, see [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: JM1BN1M30H1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The rearview camera is flickering and sometimes does not work at all. The NTSA recall 23V-487 (manufacturer number 6023G) is issued for that problem back in July 2023. However as of today, 7 months later, the recall is not implemented and the dealer refuses to fix the issue saying that the recall is still not incomplete. This is safety hazard which continues for 7 months and should be fixed ASAP.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-24
- VIN: JM1BN1L35H1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: My car has a recall on the backup camera. Manufacturer Recall Number6023G NHTSA Recall Number23V-487 The recall issued in July. But I'm being told they cannot fix it. And as I'm trying to sell my car, I'm being told by buyers that the car has less value because of the unrepaired recall.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
- VIN: JM1BN1V70H1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Info Center Ghosting - upon startup, continually loops / reloads, disables backup camera, navigation, randomly scans and changes channels.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-27
- VIN: 3MZBN1U71HM
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My 2017 Mazda 3 (85,000 miles) suddenly had the engine light go on and a loss of power. I’m lucky I didn’t have an accident. I took it immediately to the shop and they informed me that my low pressure fuel pump is bad. I see they have a recall on Mazda 2018–2020 fuel pumps. However, I also saw a class action lawsuit attempt to include Mazdas from previous years because the fuel pump has the same number as those cars. I had just taken my car in for routine maintenance, spark plug change, and inspection at the dealership two weeks before this incidence happened and they didn’t report anything wrong with my car.
2017 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2017 Mazda Mazda3.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.
- Consequence: Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Negative 2017 Mazda Mazda3 car reviews
Positive 2017 Mazda Mazda3 car reviews
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The car is really nimble, rides really well, and is super comfortable. The rear seat access and comfort are really decent, as is the storage space. We're looking for modern driver assist features and this car has the best ones so far - in particular, the lane departure warning offers a choice of steering wheel shaking (which is my favorite) as well as two sound modes (tone and 'rumble') with three volume levels. Other makes we've considered only offer one sound at a low level, which can easily be drowned out by road noise. The MT and clutch are great and, although I generally prefer MT, the AT version performed really well and I'd be happy with either. This car is definitely on our short list. (It will be replacing an older and much-loved Jetta diesel with MT. Our other cars are an E30 series BMW with MT and a Subaru Outback with AT).
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Congratulations on selling your 2017 Mazda 3 after 5 years of ownership and 30k trouble-free miles! It sounds like you had a great experience with this car, and I'm glad to hear that it was fun to drive with fantastic steering and good zip from the 2.5 liter engine. The handling and interior, as well as the features like radar cruise control and Bose stereo, all sound amazing. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I've owned 13 vehicles in my lifetime and needless to say, I've never bought the same car twice, apart from my Mazda 3. The first Mazda I put over 100,000 miles on - and I never had any issues with it. I even drove it to Snowshoe in the middle of winter and it drove through the snow like a 4-wheel drive! Now I'm on my next Mazda 3 and so far, it's been great. Plus, it looks super snazzy too!
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Hi there! I'm glad to hear that you love your 2017 Mazda 3 5 door GT. I understand your concerns about the CD player and the parts. Unfortunately, the newer models don't come with CD players, but I'm sure you'll find other ways to enjoy your music. As for the parts, some are made in Mexico, but the quality is still top-notch. I'm not sure about the chocolate accents, but I can assure you that Mazda takes great care in assembling their cars. Regarding the hatch support, I can understand your worry, but I'm sure it's sturdy enough for the drive-in. Thank you for choosing Mazda, and I hope you continue to enjoy your car!
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We were originally planning on getting the VW Sportwagen to replace our diesel Audi A3 Sportback, but we ended up going with the Mazda3 because of its great price and sleek design. If you're in the same boat and looking for a viable replacement, here's a comparison between the two vehicles. In terms of rear cargo space, the Audi A3 is more of a true wagon style with its 8-window styling, while the Mazda3 is a true hatchback with the same cargo space in the back. However, due to its shorter, lower roof line, it is slightly less roomy than the A3. Moving on to the interior, the A3 has full leather seats, while the M3 has 'leather trim' seats, meaning only the backrest and seat are leather. The sides of the seats are made of high-quality 'pleather'. The M3 is newer than the A3 and has 2 USB ports and an SD card slot, which can load a navigation OS if you opt out of the NAV package. It also has a heads-up display that reflects off a clear viewing window that automatically pops up when driving. The Audi A3 does not have any of these features in the premium trim. Both interiors are made of plastic, but the M3's interior looks cheaper than the A3's. Audi does a better job masking the plastic with a matte-textured finish and storage netting in both driver and passenger wheel wells. The A3's rear has A/C vents, while the M3 does not. The A3 also has a pass-thru to the rear-cargo area, which the M3 does not. It's difficult to compare the MPG between the two because one is diesel, which hands down, the A3 shines. In terms of exterior features, both vehicles have side-indicator lights, but since the M3 is newer, it also has side avoidance warning. However, the A3 has HID headlights and running lights, which are only available as additional options in the M3, including a safe-braking feature option. As for reliability, our A3 has only gone in for routine maintenance and new tires. At 75K, it still has its original brakes, batteries, and A/C, which is impressive in itself.We'll see how our Mazda3 holds up. Conclusion: There are differences if you know what to look for. Hope this helps.
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Are you having problems with your 2017 Mazda Mazda3?
Garth Cruickshank 2024-11-11
If you're looking for a daily driver that's a little more exciting than your typical subcompact, this car should definitely be on your list. The top-level trim offers near-luxury quality on the interior, making for a reliable and impressive package with a bigger engine. You can even wait a couple of years for the price to drop and still get an amazing value. While it may not break any speed records, it definitely improves the daily drive with its amazing handling and enough horsepower to overtake most cars on the freeway. There's near-zero roll when you turn any corner, making it a truly unique experience. The only downsides are that the tire sound is quite loud on the inside, it's not the smoothest ride (so passengers may complain), and the sound system, while high quality, is calibrated toward the very center of the car. Overall, it feels more composed and heavier than a Miata MX-5, but it's still plenty of fun. You should definitely try it out and see for yourself!
Jules Borer 2024-10-09
Despite my recent experience, I can confidently say that the 2017 Mazda3 hatch is a good car. While driving home last week, I unfortunately experienced an unexpected explosion which resulted in my sunroof shattering. Upon bringing my car to the dealership, I was informed that it was hit by a moon rock, which is an unusual occurrence. Thankfully, my car was still under warranty, and the issue was resolved. Although I have had to replace the windshield and deal with several nicks, I understand that the sunroof was made of non-tempered glass. While this may seem like a questionable decision, I still believe that the Mazda3 is a great car. Although I may not purchase another one due to my personal preferences, I would still recommend it to others who are looking for a reliable and enjoyable driving experience.
Gayle Wolff 2024-01-28
After reading and watching a lot of positive reviews, I decided to test drive the Sedan GT with automatic transmission. The car design, both inside and out, is outstanding and superior, with a timeless beauty. However, as soon as I got in, I started to feel a bit confused. The infotainment system is a bit difficult to get comfortable and safe with, but maybe it just takes some time to get used to. The ride is indeed superior, sporty and soft at the same time. I didn't even feel like I was driving a small sedan (and I came to the dealership in an Acura TL). It's definitely better than the Dodge Dart, Elantra, Corolla, and Cruze, although I haven't driven the new Civic yet. The only disappointment was the little plastic display of the actual speed and speed limit, which is impossible to fold down if you don't want it. It's there all the time and can be a bit distracting. The biggest disappointment, however, was the price. You can lease a nicely loaded Toyota Camry, Acura ILX, or Honda Accord Sport for less money. So, in my view, the Mazda 3 GT is for real Mazda enthusiasts. Otherwise, I don't see a reason to go for it.