2014 Mazda MAZDA3 engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal growling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of…”
filed Sep 26, 2025
“While accelerating onto a highway, my engine overheating light flashed then stayed on and my acceleration suddenly throttled back and my car started slowing down. I was able to pull over on the shoulder, but there was a close call with a semi bearing down. I had my car towed to a repair shop, where…”
filed Apr 18, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s)…
SA-041-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026
Engine problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MAZDA3 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 18 | 37% |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 6 | 5% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 32 | 14% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 22 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.