2011 Mazda MAZDA3 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
12
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★ (2/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2011 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (13 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 vehicles were involved in 51 fatal crashes with 28 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the seat height adjustment lifter links may break or… · Feb 9, 2017
- Crash riskOn the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly… · Sep 6, 2016