2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

22Service Brakes complaints

15.9%Of all 138 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 service brakes ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other27 · 19.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26 · 18.8%

SERVICE BRAKES22 · 15.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21 · 15.2%

ENGINE13 · 9.4%

Share of the 138 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 overview page.

What owners report

“Today on 3/6/23 I was parked outside a restaurant picking up food as I was inside the restaurant my hand brake failed to hold and…”NHTSA complaint 11510516 — filed 03/06/2023

“My 2014 Mazda 3 had very bad wear on the rear brakes, but not on the front. I took them apart, and both calipers were…”NHTSA complaint 11425638 — filed 07/20/2021

“CAN PARKING BREAK WILL NOT FULLY ENGAGE OR BECOMES DISENGAGED EVEN THOUGH PARKING BREAK HANDLE IS LIFTED. CAR WILL OCCASIONALLY ROLL FWD ON A HILL…”NHTSA complaint 11288784 — filed 12/12/2019

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3: 22 of 138 complaints on file (15.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 have in total?

138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.