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Mazda Mazda3 by year

The Mazda3 is a compact car sold from 2004–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 47 recalls and 2,879 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
152535200420092014201920202004: 23–27 MPG combined2005: 23–27 MPG combined2006: 24–27 MPG combined2007: 21–27 MPG combined2008: 24–27 MPG combined2009: 24–27 MPG combined2010: 24–28 MPG combined2011: 23–28 MPG combined2012: 23–32 MPG combined2013: 23–32 MPG combined2014: 30–33 MPG combined2015: 29–33 MPG combined2016: 29–33 MPG combined2017: 28–32 MPG combined2018: 28–32 MPG combined2019: 27–30 MPG combined2020: 27–30 MPG combined30 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2004 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl23–272145
2005 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl23–27297
2006 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl24–271166
2007 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl21–272222
2008 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl24–272303
2009 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl24–273115
2010 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–283686
2011 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–282132
2012 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–321226
2013 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–321117
2014 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl30–334138
2015 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl29–334130
2016 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl29–336104
2017 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl28–32283
2018 Mazda32.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl28–324109
2019 Mazda32.5L 4-cyl27–30674
2020 Mazda32.5L 4-cyl27–30232

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Mazda Mazda3 problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Mazda3, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Unknown or Other306
  • Steering305
  • Electrical System276
  • Engine152
  • Air Bags138
  • Seats126

Selling a Mazda Mazda3: questions

How much is a junk Mazda Mazda3 worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Mazda3s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Mazda Mazda3s that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Mazda3 (686). Across all years, the most-reported components were unknown or other, steering and electrical system.

Which Mazda Mazda3 year has the most recalls?

The 2016 Mazda3 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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