2019 Mazda Mazda3 for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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Rent a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (15), unknown or other (15) and forward collision avoidance (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V907000 | 2019-12-19 | forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle. |
| 19V558000 | 2019-07-29 | visibility:glass, side/rear | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with manual dimming mirrors. The adhesive between the interior rearview mirror and the housing may not be properly bonded, allowing the mirror to detach from the housing. Note: Vehicles equipped with auto dimming mirrors are... |
| 19V514000 | 2019-07-05 | seats:front assembly:head restraint | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The seat cover material on both front seats may interfere with the head restraint lock release button, causing it to stick in the release position and not allow the head restraint to lock into place. |
| 19V497000 | 2019-06-27 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall. |
| 19V425000 | 2019-06-07 | wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. The lug nuts on all four wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a wheel detaching from the vehicle. |
| 19V363000 | 2019-05-14 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. Due to incorrect programing, the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may erroneously turn off although the passenger air bag is deactivated. In addition, the seat belt status indicators for both the front passenger seat... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Mazda3
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, unknown or other and forward collision avoidance; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Who it is for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Mazda3 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the Mazda3 tells you more than any review. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Ready when you are
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2019 Mazda Mazda3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2019 Mazda Mazda3?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2019 Mazda Mazda3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2019 Mazda Mazda3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.