Used buying guide
See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.
We checked 4 model years, 2019–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.
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6 reported problems to check
8 reported problems to check
9 reported problems to check
14 reported problems to check
These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Why it matters
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
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Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020 CX-30 and Mazda3 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2021 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
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3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.
Why it matters
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
First checks
14 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.
We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 4 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.
Some years are missing these sources: Production exposure denominator, TSB/manufacturer communications.
Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.
Open any model year to see its public records.
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