{"id":"2018_mazda_cx_3","make":"Mazda","make_slug":"mazda","model":"CX-3","model_slug":"cx-3","year":2018,"url":"/mazda/cx-3/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38869,"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":34,"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":"Thu Dec 14 00:00:00 EST 2017"},{"id":38870,"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":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"TKX","modified":"Thu Dec 14 00:00:00 EST 2017"}],"vclass":"Compact Cars","segment":"Compact car","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"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":92,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":10,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",2],["Engine",2],["Back Over Prevention",2],["Vehicle Speed Control",1],["Unspecified",1],["Wheels",1]],"by_year":{"2018":2,"2019":1,"2021":2,"2023":2,"2024":2,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2026-05-08","Engine","Fuel injector failed without warning. A lot of fuel leaked into the engine destroying a spark plug in one cylinder and ultimately ruining the catalytic converter when fuel got into it. Independent mechanic and Mazda dealership diagnosed. Car cannot be driven."],["2024-12-10","Back Over Prevention","The contact owns a 2018 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the reca\u2026"],["2024-03-16","Exterior Lighting","Heavy condensation is occurring inside the driver side headlamp. A quick google search shows this is a common problem among Mazda owners and Mazda will not cover the repair. I am unable to get a Massachusetts state inspection sticker due to this."]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.136,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","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":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":145,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":31,"ncap":5,"complaints":10},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}