Mazda MAZDA3 vs Subaru Forester
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mazda MAZDA3 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 4,008 | 8,735 |
| Model years covered | 2004–2026 | 1998–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 322 | 898 |
| Fires reported | 42 | 157 |
| Injuries reported | 171 | 380 |
| Deaths reported | 4 | 9 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.4% | 16.5% |
Mazda MAZDA3 by year
What breaks
Steering
399
10.0%
Electrical System
368
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
368
9.2%
Engine & Cooling
301
7.5%
Brakes
289
7.2%
Body & Structure
283
7.1%
Airbags
269
6.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
251
6.3%
Subaru Forester by year
What breaks
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1,267
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
1,019
11.7%
Airbags
911
10.4%
Other & Unspecified
815
9.3%
Electrical System
794
9.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
566
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
533
6.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
512
5.9%