2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2017 Mazda CX-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 2017 Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 201 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,233 | 518 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–37 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 | 3 |
| Power Train | 39 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 1 |
| Structure | 16 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 28 | 0 |
| Stalling | 22 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
2017 Mazda CX-3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.