2016 Mazda MAZDA3 service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Mazda MAZDA3 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After speaking with Mazda customer support, the sales department at Germain Mazda of Columbus, and the service department of Mazda Columbus, I have come to learn that in response to recall 1217F | XXX17V-393, the dealership that performed the recall only performed an inspection with no repair or…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“Parking brake does not fully disengage. This causes the rear brakes to wear prematurely and also has the potential to generate excessive heat.”
filed Dec 19, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MAZDA3 | 4 | 8% |
| 2020 MAZDA3 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 15 | 20% |
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 6 | 6% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 7 | 8% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 22 | 16% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 15 | 13% |
| 2012 MAZDA3 | 14 | 6% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 31 | 5% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.