On 1/22/21, I was driving for Lyft. I had a passenger in this car and I was giving her a ride home. I had a seizure towards the end of the ride, and was completely amnesiac to the crash that occurred. During my seizure, I was unable to check for clearance before I entered a highway and I crashed into another car. In the police report, it states that my air bags didn't go off. As a result, my head hit the windshield and I suffered a traumatic brain injury which was a brain hemorrhage. I had to spend a night in the hospital and I got 13 staples in my head. Now, over a year later I still get migraines and I can no longer drive due to symptoms from my complex PTSD. This has affected all aspects of my life, including my ability to find employment in my field of mental health. I have nine years of experience as a mental health professional, and most of the jobs in my field require a driver's license and car. This accident could have killed me, as well as the passenger in my car and the people in the car that I crashed into. I should have reported this accident earlier, but I was dealing with a deep depression and didn't even know I could report this until after I contacted a lawyer.
The worst 2020 Mazda CX-3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
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- Airbags1
Recalls 1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Recall number 23V487000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Mazda CX-3 322
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject: TSB 01-001/26 Warranty and Parts Kit Update INCLUDES: Warranty Extension Program
- SSPD8
- CSP13 - customer service program - mazda connect infotainment system limited warranty extension
- CSP13 - customer service program - mazda connect infotainment system limited warranty extension.
- SSPD8
- Engine
- On certain subject vehicles, the check engine light is illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Engine
- Subject: Update – Campaign Warranty Claim Response Enhancements – Modules Not Repaired for Certain...
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
2020 Mazda CX-3 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 29 | 34 | 31 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 27 | 32 | 29 |
What 2020 Mazda CX-3 owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Mazda CX-3
Is the 2020 Mazda CX-3 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Mazda CX-3, fewer than a typical CX-3 model year.
What is the 2020 Mazda CX-3 year score?
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mazda CX-3: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mazda CX-3?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mazda CX-3 have?
1 recall, covering back over prevention.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Mazda CX-3 get?
Official estimates for the 2020 Mazda CX-3 range from 29 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 29 city and 34 highway.
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