In-car Electronics
CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.
What Owners Say
"Camera did not activate"
Anonymous, FL (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"intermittently picture is blurry. Worked fine when at shop.They could not diagnose any issue, since it was working"
Anonymous, FL (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"video started to display distortion which made viewing unusable. This happened only first thing in the morning and only intermittently, but the remainder of the day it was ok."
David T., ID (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"display was erratic"
Susan F., CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Sometimes it just will not play or eject or forward or reverse. Then it will miraculously fix itself a few days or weeks later."
Anonymous, DE (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Unsure)"Touch screen does not consistently respond to touch"
Anonymous, AZ (2015 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The screen was replaced free of charge. It would go blank or random dial people from contact list on my phone. Turn Bluetooth off on phone"
Anonymous, ON (2015 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"During hot weather the GPS starts switching modes automatically."
Anonymous, NC (2015 Mazda 3 Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Display screen kept rebooting, preventing radio, GPS, and traffic navigation system from loading"
Anonymous, MD (2015 Mazda 3 Touring Unsure)"part of the same problem described for the radio"
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Infotainment system freezes about once a week, only way to reset it is to turn car off and back on"
Michael B., OH (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The system failed and had to be replaced. The music system would freeze, Bluetooth connections would drop"
Anonymous, MD (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Touchscreen malfunctions. Randomly changes radio stations, ends phone calls, etc."
Anonymous, FL (2015 Mazda 3 SV 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Mazda infotainment screen does not automatically change from day to night. Mazda recently issued recall notice as screens may ghost due to moisture. Ghosting is where the screen would freeze or do something strange like repeating dialling a phone number"
Kevin M., ON (2015 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The display screen kept freezing up. A dealer replacde it with a new screen ~$1000. No problems since"
Anonymous, OK (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"They display will not go to the next screen using the toggle. I must use the buttons and return to the main screen. It was this way for about a year and then just recently fixed itself."
Margaret C., DE (2015 Mazda 3)"The entire computer system stopped working"‿no display, radio, CD, etc. This was part of a recall, but mine had already stopped working when the recall notice arrived. It tooks weeks to get the computer replaced."
Anonymous, OK (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Unsure)"Display screen overheats in parked car and will remain blank after starting car until AC cools it down. No fix is available."
Anonymous, AL (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Unsure)"Displayed worked fine until the vehicle was returned for an unrelated recall repair. My car was returned with no infotainment display therefore no radio etc. Even though I had an extended warranty I was charges over $100 to replace the display that was working fine when brought in for the recall repair."
Charles T., NY (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The system would often reset the radio stations, satellite radio and maintenance reminders. It went black one time."
Kevin H., IL (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Controls not obvious. No push button controls or simple dials, rather select items off screen using dial button - use is not alway clear and can be cumbersome to use, especially when driving."
Anonymous, (2015 Mazda 3 Unsure Unsure)"Will not recognize music files on my android phone."
Anonymous, PA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I have synced the phone properly for phone and audio but the audio only works when I start playing music on my phone then it comes through the car. When I try to select music though the car (Mazda Connect) it does not come up. Message says devise cannot be found. Phone calls through the car work fine"
Mark M., IL (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"My iPod would begin playing a random song when connected but controls did not work. It would only play that one song over and over. Loaner car had same issue"
Anonymous, MD (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"With the iPhone connected, the menu display on the car's screen is sometimes inaccurate, especially for podcasts."
Anonymous, AZ (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"GPS navigation feature would freeze up on screen, although audio instructions continued and seemed okay. Mazda dealer initially tried to fix it by reprogramming, but they eventually replaced the whole unit. There was a service bulletin issued about this problem by Mazda."
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"the system would randomly select and change music sources, radio stations, and other systems available in mazda connect. Mazda replaced the unit under extended recall warranty"
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Screen became non responsive. Would change channels on the radio and inputs in its own. The whole system became inoperable. I paid in excess of $700 to get the screen/system replaced."
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Infotainment screen malfunctioned; could not operate audio and other functions. Dealer replaced screen charging full cost. Manufacturer subsequently reimbursed us."
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Already discussed in the previous response."
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"It has begun giving directions that do not make sense. While they may get you there, they are not the most direct or fastest or any other category I can identify. For example, it will have me exit a highway briefly and then reenter the same highway at the next opportunity."
Anonymous, DE (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Unsure)"Didn't work correctly so was not reliable. Dealer installed update for $200 and now it's fine."
Anonymous, OR (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"During hot weather the GPS switches modes automatically."
Anonymous, NC (2015 Mazda 3 Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Stopped working on a trip. Mazda had to install newest version to fix problem"
Anonymous, FL (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"System will occasionally stop working and display a message saying that no navigation system is installed. It happens without any pattern. Shutting off the engine and restarting fixes it"
Anonymous, MN (2015 Mazda 3)"Wifi function is disabled and Mazda somehow discontinued providing traffic and gas price information.Therefore, the GPS cannot receive and reflect real-time traffic information"
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Navigation works, but after I reach my destination, I cannot clear or cancel. The screen then begins showing random areas near the route I've traveled and beeps. I plan to have it looked at when I next take the care in for servicing."
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The Navigation system is by Tom Tom. It is clear, easy to set, sound is good. I wanted to update the maps, the update program couldn't see the SD card. Online fixes revolved around deleting files and uploading new ones, nothing worked and in the end I deleted the wrong file and ruined the SD card.. The dealer wouldn't/couldn't fix it. A replacement SD card was over $400, I ended up buying one off of ebay. It worked just as well as the first one, but won't update either. I felt Mazda dropped the ball on this. I now use my phone's app."
Kenneth B., GA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The SD card was not functioning properly in cold weather (-20 C). The dealer replaced it for a new SD card"
Kasra R., ON (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Bluetooth pairing only works about 75% of the time and requires going into the phone and turning bluetooth on and off. This is with 3 different phones (2 iPhones, 1 Android) so it is not dependent on brand"
Michael B., OH (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"lack of communication via blue tooth and iphone"
Eric R., RI (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Phone does not reliably connect anymore. Screen selection menu often jumps to a category I don't want instead of the one it should. It might go to Sirius when I want it to connect to my phone instead."
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Using hands free phone calls, voice is unrecognizable via speakers. Blue tooth connection delivers choppy voice in speakers. Speakers are ok, blue tooth connection is not"
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The radio won't stay on one station; continues to randomly go from one to another. Other weird things happen on the screen. This is a recall issue but they forced us to make a video to prove it happens, they wouldn't just repair it. We were finally able to film it with a phone camera but have been too busy to make a service appt."
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"radio sometimes changes stations when vehicle is stopped at a light and is difficult to change back, probably a problem with the touchscreen. this is apparently a common problem judging by the number of you tube video diy fixes available"
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"SiriusXM radio does not have all channels available for all access subscription. Display cuts off information."
Anonymous, PA (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"High pitch squeal on FM radio stations"
Anonymous, OH (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Twice in the last 4 months, preset radio stations in the display screen are lost (as though the car battery had died). Miss old-fashioned buttons, the touch screen can't be used while driving, and I have to scan through my presets instead of just pre"
Anonymous, CA (2015 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Radio sometimes doesn't work—very rare, but does occur. Display often doesn't catch up to music playing. Display is slow to work and respond at times. At times goes blank or clearly has error."
Anonymous, IL (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"We got the audio-phile version of the car, which touted its Bose speakers. Just outside of the warranty period, they became crackly. It's now unbearable to listen to any classical music via the car radio system. CDs and streaming music occasionally sound better, but that's not consistent. We haven't bothered to try to fix these, as it would probably cost thousands of dollars."
Anonymous, NC (2015 Mazda 3 Unsure Unsure)"Factory Bose sound system. Never been a fan of Bose; over rated w/o specs to back up claims. Rattle in speakers w/ low frequency sounds. Replacing with Infinity speakers."
Jason J., NY (2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"They just don't work sometimes. They didn't work for awhile but then started working again. Every now and then when I press the buttons nothing happens, but so far they started working again eventually. I don't know what's up with that. I haven't taken it to the shop."
Dallas M., LA (2015 Mazda 3)
"The backup camera doesn't always engage when going in reverse. It could be dangerous, as the rear visibility in this car is far from perfect. Sight lines are terrible."
Anonymous, NC (2015 Mazda 3 Unsure Unsure)