There are 1 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2021 Mazda Mazda3in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
At 31,000 miles the control arm lower ball joints are torn on both lower. They must be replaced. This is a safety hazard. This should not be an issue with low mileage on this car.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026