2013 Mazda Mazda3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
45/100
#12 most-complained of 21 Mazda3 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 Mazda Mazda3 has 117 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Mazda3 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (55 complaints, 47% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 117
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 30 hwy
Top 2013 Mazda Mazda3 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System55 (47%)
- Structure & Body20 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (15%)
- Brakes16 (14%)
- Engine12 (10%)
- Other10 (9%)
- Steering9 (8%)
- Airbags7 (6%)
- Seat Belts6 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (3%)
2013 Mazda Mazda3 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V644000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body580,455 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
2013 Mazda Mazda3 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Mazda3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 ranks #12 of 21 among Mazda3 model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 117 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (55 complaints), structure & body (20 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (18 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 41,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, most recently reported 2016, covering structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Mazda Mazda3?
- EPA rates the 2013 Mazda Mazda3 at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.