NHTSA — Visibility/Wiper Problems

4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,969 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2016 Mazda MAZDA3 accessories - exterior problems

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2016 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 152021

MAZDA3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The windshield wipers work but the washer does not squirt the windshield washing fluid out and it the reservoir is full of fluid but there are certain days in which I need that to work because my visibility is greatly reduced which has made the risk of accident that much greater. it says there is a recall pertaining to this problem and the fix was a relay However nothing comes up for my specific car when I enter the Vin but I would like this problem fixed and I-€™m not sure how to go about

- Bloomsburg, PA, USA

problem #5

Jul 182018

MAZDA3

  • 32,700 miles
All of the windows have bubbles and ripples in the factory tint which causes poor visibility. The windows have to be rolled down to to see oncoming traffic. The ripples and bubbles are so bad that you can't see out of the rear view or side view mirrors which could easily cause an accident.

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 032018

MAZDA3

  • 86,000 miles
Rear defroster dont work. When I push the defrost button it stays on for 5 seconds and goes off.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #3

Apr 042019

MAZDA3

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Windshield wiper concern recall on Mazda 3 vehicles.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #2

Oct 012018

MAZDA3

  • 36,112 miles
Front control module whch apparently controls my wipers stopped working and I cannot drive in certain weather conditions. I was driving home after work I work nights it was around 3 am and it was pouring ran outside when my wipers stopped working and I was stuck on the side of the road for over 2 hours. It happened two days after my warranty expired, Mazda refused to help me.

- Mays Landing, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Nov 082016

MAZDA3

  • 1,000 miles
When driving any time the sun is out, reflections from the dash against the inside of the windshield are very pronounced and can significantly effect visibility. I have been driving for more than 50 years and I know all cars have the phenomenon on occasion. Unfortunately this Mazda 3 restricts vision as I have described every day the sun is out for 90% of the driving time. It is more than a distraction, I believe it is a hazard and accidents will occur because of it.

- Savannah, GA, USA

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