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2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

23Electrical System complaints
17.7%Of all 130 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other26 · 20%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 17.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 9.2%
BACK OVER PREVENTION9 · 6.9%

Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 overview page.

What owners report

“The Infotainment System will randomly change radio stations while driving, or start scanning through the various system menus, and on at least in one case…”NHTSA complaint 11683859 — filed 08/29/2025
“The Mazda Connect touch screen in the center display may not accept touch commands properly or may operate by itself (ghost touch). The ITO (Indium…”NHTSA complaint 11633180 — filed 12/30/2024
“Mazda call this “ghost touch” it happens when the screen starts to act up like crazy, jumping from different audio sources, Bluetooth lose connection, making…”NHTSA complaint 11623274 — filed 11/02/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3: 23 of 130 complaints on file (17.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 have in total?

130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.