There are 2 owner-reported powertrain & transmission complaints for the 2022 Mazda Mazda3in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Humming or wining noise coming from back of vehicle when driving in highways around 75 mph.
with less than 7000 miles on a new Mazda3, the transfer and transfer housing went out. This meant the all wheel drive did not operate properly, which could have caused an accident in the right conditions. This was covered by warranty, as well as a shock, strut, and numerous related parts. In total, the warranty covered the total $4395 to repair a car with less than 7000 miles on it.
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