2017 Mazda Mazda3 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Mazda3, 25% of its 83 total complaints for the year. No related recall is on file for this model year, though owners reference a recall issued for 2014-2016 models. Median mileage at failure is 30,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 21
- 25% of 83
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Infotainment or touchscreen registers "ghost touches," randomly selecting menu items or navigating on its own without anyone touching the screen.
- Rearview or back-up camera fails to display an image or flickers, sometimes alongside the main display showing erroneous low tire pressure warnings.
- Instrument panel or instrument cluster display intermittently goes blank, in one case reported when depressing the brake pedal.
- During rain or snow, the instrument cluster, infotainment system, and Forward Sensing Camera all became inoperable together while driving.
- Horn failed intermittently, eventually stopped working entirely, and emitted a whining sound accompanied by a burning smell.
- Entertainment system failed without warning while driving at various speeds, with the failure recurring intermittently after a dealer visit.
When 2017 Mazda Mazda3 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 3, 2018, latest Apr 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 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 many electrical complaints does the 2017 Mazda3 have?
- NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Mazda3, which is 25% of the 83 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Mazda3 electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2017 Mazda3 electrical system. Some owners reference a recall issued for the 2014-2016 Mazda3 touchscreen "ghost touch" issue and say they experience the same problem.
- At what mileage do 2017 Mazda3 electrical problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 30,000 miles.
- Do 2017 Mazda3 electrical issues involve crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this component shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported for the 2017 Mazda3.
- What kind of electrical problems do owners report most?
- Owners most often describe infotainment screen "ghost touch" glitches, back-up camera failures, and instrument panel displays going blank intermittently.