2010 Mazda MAZDA3 seats problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle is subject to recall #: 17V-082 referring to a drivers seat lifter link than can break. My car has a broken lifter link, was brought to the dealership and instead of replacing the entire seat adjuster unit like the recall states, they simply installed a reinforcement bracket. When…”
filed Feb 18, 2025
“Monday 7/10/2023 car was fine ie (the seat) next day Tues 7/11/2023 opened drivers side door couldn’t believe my eyes. The driver seat had somehow migrated clear up to an inch from my chest to the steering wheel. I called Maple Shade Turnersville to make an appointment-wasn’t able to get in until…”
filed Aug 2, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or detach…Campaign 17V082000 · Feb 9, 2017
Seats problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 9 | 8% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 16 | 7% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.