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#BS-2019-MAZCX3-4190

2019 Mazda Cx 3

Based on reports from 37 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
37
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
436
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 37 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

back up camera works intermittently

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

grinding 2nd gear

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

8 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (15 reports) • Median: 13K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical8 (22%)
Steering5 (14%)
Other4 (11%)
Fuel System4 (11%)
Visibility2 (5%)
Engine1 (3%)
Brakes1 (3%)
Lights1 (3%)

2019 Mazda Cx 3: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 3, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 3, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 3, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Mazda Cx 3, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
3
19
5
20
2
21
8
22
11
23
6
24
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Mazda Cx 3. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

21V875000Jul 2022

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

23V487000Aug 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mazda Cx 3 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Mazda Cx 3 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

37

Class avg

61

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 37 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mazda Cx 3 Model Years

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2019 Mazda Cx 3: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Mazda Cx 3?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Mazda Cx 3 is related to the electrical, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Mazda Cx 3 reliable?
The 2019 Mazda Cx 3 has 37 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Mazda Cx 3 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Mazda Cx 3 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Mazda Cx 3 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Cx 3 problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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