2017 Mazda MAZDA3 back over prevention problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the back over prevention on the 2017 Mazda MAZDA3 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hello frustrated people! Second time back to the dealership...backup camera they say got wet from moisture, (after 2 drained batteries in less than 2 years), my cost. I think that this is a very dangerous vehicle that I am driving now!!!! Besides the fact, at my age, being stuck in a parking lot in…”
filed Mar 31, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera would intermittently display a distorted or blank image. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the camera was replaced under warranty; however, the failure returned almost a year later after the…”
filed Nov 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted imageCampaign 23V487000 · Jul 14, 2023
Back Over Prevention problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MAZDA3 | 15 | 14% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 12 | 12% |
| 2015 MAZDA3 | 13 | 10% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 11 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.