2013 Mazda Mazda3 Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body problems account for 20 of 117 complaints (17%) on the 2013 Mazda3, with a median failure mileage of 52,500 miles. NHTSA recall 16V644000 covers lift gate support failures, though many owners report parts were unavailable for the fix.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 20
- 17% of 117
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 52,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the lift gate support recall (16V644000) was issued but replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods, leaving the repair incomplete.
- Some drivers describe the driver's seat rocking forward and backward under acceleration or braking, including one case where a welded swing arm attaching the seat to its runner cracked from metal fatigue.
- A seat recline mechanism reportedly failed during a rear-end collision at about 30 mph, causing the seat back to fold flat.
- Owners describe minor collisions causing disproportionately large body damage, including a case where a low-speed bump pushed the front fender assembly out of alignment.
- Some owners noted the door and window pillar design created a wide blind spot, and others found the headrest angled too far forward, causing neck and shoulder discomfort.
- One owner reported recurring spider webs found inside the vehicle's interior despite repeated dealer cleaning.
When 2013 Mazda Mazda3 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 29, 2014, latest Aug 24, 2023.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Mazda Mazda3
- 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Mazda3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2013 Mazda3 have a Structure & Body recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 16V644000, reported September 6, 2016, covers lift gate support failures on 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles. The remedy involves replacing both lift gate supports, though several owners reported parts were not available.
- How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Mazda3?
- NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Mazda3, which is 17% of the 117 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Mazda3 is 52,500 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body issues?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Mazda3, with no fires reported.
- Is the seat frame or recline mechanism a known issue on the 2013 Mazda3?
- Owners reported driver seat rocking due to a swing arm weld failure and a seat recline mechanism that gave way during a rear-end impact, both filed under Structure & Body complaints.