2011 Mazda MAZDA3 body problems

13 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 68,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body
12

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mazda MAZDA3 body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgateReported September 6, 2016 · 580,455 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.

Recall number 16V644000 · Recall details

What 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Airbags, Body · CT

The dashboard is lifting up possibly affecting the drivers side and passengers side airbags deployment. I am very concerned I dont know when it happened

Filed Jul 18, 2020 · Body · 98,000 miles · OH

The dashboard above the clock and info display separated while the vehicle was stationary.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Body · 100,000 miles · KS

My dashboard has come apart - like its not glued together but they tell me at mazda that my car is not apart of the dashboard recall which I find hard to believe since this is a known issue with this vehicle

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Body · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda mazda3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v644000 (structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Anderson ford of anderson, south carolina was contacted about the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Updated 10/17/17*lj updated 10/4/18

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Body · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 3 hatchback. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v644000 (structure); however, the part for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The bob king mazda dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/22/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Body · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v644000 (structure); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Body · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v644000 (structure); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 5, 2016 · Body · 68,000 miles · PA

Hood latch striker rusts at its welding point. If it separates from the hood, following may occur during vehicle movement: 1. Hood opens and impacts driver front visibility 2. Hood brakes the windshield and potentially injures the driver 3. Hood separates from the vehicle and impacts other drivers (behind)

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Body, Lights · 29,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda 3. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed water in the passenger side head lamp. As a result, the head lamp failed to illuminate. The dealer diagnosed that the head lamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v644000 (structure). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 60,000 miles · TX

Passenger headlamp getting excessive condenstation build up after car wash or rain storm eventually causes hid bulb and ballast failure due to short caused by water ingress. Housing has been changed and still leaks in almost exact same pattern as old housing. This is a safety defect as it affects my ability to safely, and legally drive my car in low or no light conditions and could cause an accident.

Questions about the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 body

Does the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 have body problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the body of the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 body?

Yes, 1 recall: 16V644000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mazda MAZDA3 have the most body problems?

The Mazda MAZDA3 model years with the most body complaints are 2010 (169 complaints), 2012 (17 complaints) and 2011 (13 complaints).