2016 Mazda Mazda3 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Mazda Mazda3, 21% of all complaints filed for the year. There is no related recall on file. The most reported pattern is the CMU/infotainment system rebooting or freezing, with a median failure mileage of 28,330.
- Electrical System complaints
- 22
- 21% of 104
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 28,330 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the Mazda Connect infotainment system (CMU) stuck in a constant reboot loop, sometimes going on for years.
- Some describe the infotainment screen dimming on its own or the touchscreen pressing buttons by itself, obscuring the backup camera image.
- One owner reported the car losing power and stalling mid-drive while multiple dashboard warning lights lit up at once.
- One owner reported a fire that started near the driver's visor and filled the car with smoke, resulting in a total loss.
- Several owners describe repeated battery failures requiring multiple replacements within a short span.
- One owner reported the steering wheel locking up while parked, with the dealer citing a need for a new steering rack.
When 2016 Mazda Mazda3 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 23, 2017, latest Jan 8, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2016 Mazda3?
- NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Mazda3, which is 21% of the 104 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Mazda3 electrical system?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Mazda3.
- At what mileage do electrical issues tend to show up on the 2016 Mazda3?
- The median mileage at failure among reported Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Mazda3 is 28,330 miles.
- Are the electrical problems dangerous?
- Among the 22 Electrical System complaints, NHTSA records one fire and no crashes or injuries.