Mazda MX3 vs BMW I3
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 MX3 | BMW I3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 118 | 293 |
| Model years covered | 1991–1999 | 2014–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2017 |
| Best model year | — | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 16 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.3% | 8.9% |
Mazda MX3 by year
What breaks
Seat Belts
61
51.7%
Electrical System
13
11.0%
Suspension
9
7.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
8
6.8%
Airbags
5
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
3.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
3.4%
Engine & Cooling
3
2.5%
BMW I3 by year
What breaks
Steering
48
16.4%
Body & Structure
39
13.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
31
10.6%
Electrical System
31
10.6%
Airbags
28
9.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
20
6.8%
Other & Unspecified
20
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
6.5%