Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Structure (16.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Structure complaints here are 4.1× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 115 · 16.8% | Recalled | Recall 16V644000 |
| Seats | 106 · 15.5% | Recalled | Recall 17V082000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 100 · 14.6% | No official action | — |
| Wheels | 53 · 7.7% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 52 · 7.6% | Recalled | Recall 16V644000 |
| Electrical System | 47 · 6.9% | Recalled | Recall 09V126000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 686 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 17V082000 · 2017 · reported 02/09/2017
If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V644000 · 2016 · reported 09/06/2016
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V126000 · 2009 · reported 04/16/2009
THE MAIN FUSE MAY BLOW OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND INABILITY OF RESTART, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I HAVE A 2010 MAZDA 3 WITH 38,000. THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING.”NHTSA complaint 10514812 — filed 06/03/2013 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“MAZDA3 REAR ENDED A MOVING TRUCK. MAZDA3 WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH AND TRUCK WAS NOT MOVING. UPON IMPACT, THE MAZDA3 IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE AT…”NHTSA complaint 10367388 — filed 11/17/2010 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 133 of 686 NHTSA complaints (19.4%), followed by structure (115), seats (106), visibility/wiper (100). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
686 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V082000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
