2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Seats Problems

NHTSA component category: SEATS · data through 07/14/2026

106Seats complaints

15.5%Of all 686 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seats ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other133 · 19.4%

STRUCTURE115 · 16.8%

SEATS106 · 15.5%

VISIBILITY/WIPER100 · 14.6%

WHEELS53 · 7.7%

Share of the 686 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA 3I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WOULD INDEPENDENTLY MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHEN THE CONTACT WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10508849 — filed 04/19/2013

“DRIVER SIDE SEAT APPEARED TO HAVE BAD WELDING ON THE SLIDER AND IT SNAPPED. MAZDA HAS DENIED FIXING THE FAULTY SEAT, CITING THE WARRANTY BEING…”NHTSA complaint 10507032 — filed 04/03/2013

“WHILE COMING OFF A TURN AT 35 MPH AND BRAKING SLIGHTLY, THERE WAS POP NOISE AND THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BEGAN TO ROCK BACK AND…”NHTSA complaint 10505314 — filed 04/02/2013

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Seats complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 have seats problems?

Seats is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 106 of 686 complaints on file (15.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 have in total?

686 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seats category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.