{"id":"2016_mazda_cx_3","make":"Mazda","make_slug":"mazda","model":"CX-3","model_slug":"cx-3","year":2016,"url":"/mazda/cx-3/2016/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":36219,"model":"CX-3 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":29,"hwy":35,"comb":31,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Compact Cars","co2":290,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":2000,"save_spend":1250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36220,"model":"CX-3 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":27,"hwy":32,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Compact Cars","co2":308,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"}],"vclass":"Compact Cars","segment":"Compact car","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"23V487000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2023-07-14","owner_notified":"2024-08-14","units":236100,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"6023G","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V644000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2016-09-06","owner_notified":"2017-03-08","units":580455,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"9916H","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V203000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Mazda North American Operations","reported":"2016-04-11","owner_notified":"2016-05-10","units":578,"summary":"Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015.  The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.","consequence":"If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle.  If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016.  Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.  Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"9316D","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":76,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":48,"crash":4,"fire":0,"injured":2,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",11],["Unspecified",10],["Exterior Lighting",7],["Back Over Prevention",7],["Fuel/Propulsion System",5],["Visibility/Wiper",4]],"by_year":{"2016":6,"2017":2,"2018":2,"2019":8,"2020":6,"2021":4,"2022":1,"2023":8,"2024":9,"2025":1,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2024-10-11","Back Over Prevention","The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted on several occasions, and was black on other\u2026"],["2024-06-21","Back Over Prevention","The contact owns a 2016 Mazda CX-3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufact\u2026"],["2024-05-16","Back Over Prevention","What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear view camera and speedometer How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Rear view camera restarts and flickers so seeing behind while in reverse is dangerous. The electrical component issues have bled ov\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.136,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.138,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":145,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":31,"ncap":5,"complaints":48},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}