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2014 Mazda CX-3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 CX-3 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Mazda CX-3 has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 CX-3 model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (2 complaints, 67% of the total).

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 Mazda CX-3 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes2 (67%)
  2. Electrical System1 (33%)
  3. Structure & Body1 (33%)
2014 Mazda CX-3 complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2017Jun 2018Nov 2018
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Nov 2018; peak Nov 2018 (2).

2014 Mazda CX-3 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 compared with other CX-3 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002014201620172018201920202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014No verdict030—
2016Avoid10048330
2017Caution6721130

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Mazda CX-3 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Mazda CX-3 ranks #7 of 7 among CX-3 model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mazda CX-3?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 50,340 miles.
Does the 2014 Mazda CX-3 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Mazda CX-3 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.