What electrical problems do 2013 Mazda3 owners report most?

The most common pattern is headlights flickering or dimming when braking, along with reports of stalling engines, dead batteries, and key fob recognition failures. NHTSA lists 55 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Mazda3, 47% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Mazda3 electrical system?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2013 Mazda3.

At what mileage do these electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 45,497.5 miles.

Are the 2013 Mazda3 electrical complaints unusually high compared to other years?

Yes. The 47% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System in 2013 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2010 at 10% and 2018 at 28%.

Did the headlight flickering cause any crashes?

NHTSA's data lists zero crashes and zero injuries tied to these Electrical System complaints, though one fire was reported.

2013 Mazda Mazda3 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 55 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3, 47% of all complaints for that year, the highest share among model years listed. No related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure was 45,497.5.

Electrical System complaints: 55; 47% of 117
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,498 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Headlights flicker or dim noticeably when the brake pedal is pressed, especially at highway speeds and at night.
The engine stalls or shuts off while driving, sometimes with power steering loss, radio and headlights staying on.
The battery drains or dies repeatedly on a nearly new car, even with normal short-trip driving.
The keyless entry/push-button start system stops recognizing the key fob after a low-battery warning, preventing the car from starting.
The horn gradually weakens over time until it stops working entirely.
One owner reported a headlight assembly that melted completely.

When 2013 Mazda Mazda3 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 30, 2013, latest Feb 14, 2024.

55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Feb 2024; peak Aug 2017 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Mazda3 model year

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

201068 (10%)
201122 (17%)
201244 (19%)
201355 (47%)
201428 (20%)
201527 (21%)
201622 (21%)
201721 (25%)
201830 (28%)
201912 (16%)
20203 (9%)
20216 (12%)
20225 (21%)
20234 (33%)
20245 (42%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What electrical problems do 2013 Mazda3 owners report most?: The most common pattern is headlights flickering or dimming when braking, along with reports of stalling engines, dead batteries, and key fob recognition failures. NHTSA lists 55 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Mazda3, 47% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Mazda3 electrical system?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2013 Mazda3.
At what mileage do these electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 45,497.5 miles.
Are the 2013 Mazda3 electrical complaints unusually high compared to other years?: Yes. The 47% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System in 2013 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2010 at 10% and 2018 at 28%.
Did the headlight flickering cause any crashes?: NHTSA's data lists zero crashes and zero injuries tied to these Electrical System complaints, though one fire was reported.