How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-3 have?

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 CX-3, which is 35% of all 48 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Mazda CX-3 electrical system?

No. The JSON data shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint area for the 2016 CX-3.

At what mileage do 2016 CX-3 electrical problems tend to appear?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 52,500 miles.

What are the most common electrical complaints on the 2016 CX-3?

Owners most often describe moisture inside headlight housings, cracking infotainment touchscreens causing ghost touches, and air conditioning systems blowing warm air due to evaporator leaks.

Did any 2016 CX-3 electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. The data records 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 17 Electrical System complaints for this year.

2016 Mazda CX-3 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Mazda CX-3, 35% of its 48 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists. Median mileage at failure is 52,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 35% of 48
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 52,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Headlight housings trap moisture, dimming output and reducing nighttime visibility without visible cracks in the lens.
Infotainment touchscreens develop spiderweb cracking that leads to ghost touches, random beeping, screen changes, and unwanted phone calls.
Air conditioning fails to cool, with owners citing a leaking evaporator or a defective part that Mazda is reported to have known about since 2016.
Vehicle loses power on the highway with warning lights illuminating before the engine dies and coasts to a stop.
Headlights fail to properly illuminate the road when turning, and dealers report being unable to adjust them.
Reverse gear brake response fails, allowing the vehicle to roll until it hits an obstacle.

When 2016 Mazda CX-3 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2018, latest May 16, 2024.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to May 2024; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Mazda CX-3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CX-3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20141 (33%)
201617 (35%)
20173 (14%)
20183 (30%)
20199 (33%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Mazda CX-3 have?: NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 CX-3, which is 35% of all 48 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Mazda CX-3 electrical system?: No. The JSON data shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint area for the 2016 CX-3.
At what mileage do 2016 CX-3 electrical problems tend to appear?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 52,500 miles.
What are the most common electrical complaints on the 2016 CX-3?: Owners most often describe moisture inside headlight housings, cracking infotainment touchscreens causing ghost touches, and air conditioning systems blowing warm air due to evaporator leaks.
Did any 2016 CX-3 electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. The data records 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 17 Electrical System complaints for this year.