2024 Mazda Mazda3
2024 Mazda Mazda3 — The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda since 2003 over four generations.
Trim: Preferred
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Mazda Mazda3 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Mazda Mazda3 typically asks about $17,200 versus a $24,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Air Bags) and 11 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$17,200
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$24,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
11
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Mazda3?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints for the 2024 Mazda Mazda3. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Air Bags
2025-05-29
Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition.
Campaign 25V357000
Lane Departure
2024-09-03
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 Mazda 3, CX-30, and 2025 CX-50 vehicles. A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning. In addition, the headlights will not automatically adjust…
Campaign 24V649000
Back Over Prevention
2023-10-26
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2024 CX-90 and MAZDA3 vehicles. Due to a software error, the rearview, front, and/or side camera images may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear…
Campaign 23V718000
Owner complaints
11 complaints · 2 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System4
- Unknown Or Other2
- Air Bags1
- Power Train1
- Structure1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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How much does a used 2024 Mazda3 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $17,200 in typical used asking against a $24,500 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $24,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $17,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$7,300 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Mazda3?
The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda since 2003 over four generations. The body styles have been a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan across all generations. It was sold as the Mazda Axela in Japan until 2019. From 2013 until 2019, it was called the Mazda 3 Axela in China. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 175.6 in, width 70.5 in, height 56.7 in, and wheelbase 107.5 in, with curb weight around 2945.4 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD; 2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB FWD; 2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD; 2024 Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 4 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 107.5 in
- Curb weight about 2945.4 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 191 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
191 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD / AWD
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 175.6 in
- Width
- 70.5 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 107.5 in
- Curb weight
- 2945.4 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Preferred | Turbo Premium Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 250 hp |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 26 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | — | — | 31 | FWD / AWD | |
| 250 | — | — | 26 | AWD |