Mazda MX3 vs KIA Cadenza
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 | KIA Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 118 | 292 |
| Model years covered | 1991–1999 | 2014–2019 |
| Worst model year | — | 2014 |
| Best model year | — | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Seat Belts | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.3% | 9.9% |
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%
KIA Cadenza by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
65
22.3%
Brakes
36
12.3%
Electrical System
33
11.3%
Other & Unspecified
33
11.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
30
10.3%
Steering
18
6.2%
Body & Structure
12
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
3.8%