Chevrolet Cruze vs Mazda MAZDA3: reliability compared
From 2010 to 2019, owners filed an average of 373 complaints per model year about the Chevrolet Cruze and 180 about the Mazda MAZDA3.
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cruze | Mazda MAZDA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2010-2019 | 2010-2019 |
| Owner complaints | 3,731 | 1,801 |
| Complaints per model year | 373 | 180 |
| Recalls | 26 | 18 |
| Years to avoid | 2011201220132014 | 2010 |
| Best years | None stand out | 20172019 |
| Most common problem | Engine | Electrical |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 31-37 mpg combined (2019) | No data |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Cruze | MAZDA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,393 | 140 |
| Electrical | 762 | 256 |
| Transmission | 683 | 150 |
| Driver assistance | 393 | 127 |
| Brakes | 378 | 171 |
| Steering | 375 | 84 |
| Body | 93 | 231 |
| Visibility | 175 | 176 |
| Seats | 26 | 165 |
Questions about the Chevrolet Cruze vs Mazda MAZDA3
Which is more reliable, the Chevrolet Cruze or the Mazda MAZDA3?
Between 2010 and 2019, the Chevrolet Cruze has 4 years to avoid and the Mazda MAZDA3 1. The Mazda MAZDA3 has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Mazda MAZDA3 drew fewer complaints per model year (180 vs 373), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Chevrolet Cruze or the Mazda MAZDA3?
From 2010 to 2019, the Chevrolet Cruze was covered by 26 recalls and the Mazda MAZDA3 by 18.
What years of the Chevrolet Cruze and Mazda MAZDA3 should you avoid?
Chevrolet Cruze: 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Mazda MAZDA3: 2010.
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