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2017 Mazda MAZDA3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 MAZDA3.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Mazda3 is a compact passenger car built on Mazda’s latest SKYACTIV platform, featuring a 4.4‑quart engine oil capacity that requires 0W‑20 API‑rated oil. It stands out for its efficient powertrain, while the model’s recall history for that year was limited to just two items. In the broader 2004‑2024 complaint ledger, the 2017 Mazda3 sits well below the peak of 686 complaints in 2010 and above the current record low of 10 complaints in 2024, indicating a relatively stable reliability profile for researchers examining long‑term ownership trends.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1WPE14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302 alt PE0114342
Engine air filterPE07133A0A alt PEAR133A0
Spark plugPE5R18110A
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesBHS267330 alt BHS367330
Serpentine beltPEDD15908 alt PY0115908
ThermostatPE0115171

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.3 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3049 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MAZDA3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2017 Grand Touring Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-46.80 sec15.40 sec184 hpFWD
2017Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.70 sec184 hpFWD
2017Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.70 sec184 hpFWD
2017Touring 2.5 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-47.40 sec15.70 sec184 hpFWD
2017Touring Sedan 2.0L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec155 hpFWD
2016s Grand Touring 5-door Hatchback 2.5L I-46.80 sec15.40 sec184 hpFWD
2016i Grand Touring Sedan 2.0L I-47.50 sec16.00 sec155 hpFWD
2016i Grand Touring Sedan 2.0L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec155 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantFL22 type engine coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity6.6-7.2
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0-85.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 80.0-85.0 ft-lbs, MT: 113.0-118.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-108 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug24.0-30.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.041-0.055 in
Spark Plug Torque12.0-14.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.043-0.051 in
Spark Plug Torque12.0-14.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum70.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum58.8 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum70.3 psi
Engine Oil Pressure34-75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 17-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 68-; Rear: 38-
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.906; Rear: 0.280
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 0.937; Rear: 0.310
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.004

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1110.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 175.0-202.0110 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
127.0-53.0 inch lbs.27–53 in
271.0-97.0 inch lbs.71–97 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0-71.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 10.0-13.044–71 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
127.0-53.0 inch lbs.27–53 in
213.0-16.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs.20–23 ft. lbs
280.0-100.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs.20–23 ft. lbs
280.0-100.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs.20–23 ft. lbs
280.0-100.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
167.0 ft. lbs.67 ft. lbs
281 ft. lbs.81 ft. lbs
3+ 55 degrees55 degrees
465
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
167.0 ft. lbs.67 ft. lbs
281 ft. lbs.81 ft. lbs
3+ 55 degrees55 degrees
465
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil.

19.5-12.5 ft. lbs.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
232.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
385 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
485 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil.

19.5-12.5 ft. lbs.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
232.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
385 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
485 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
134.0-40.0 ft. lbs.34–40 ft. lbs
256.0-62.0 ft. lbs.56–62 ft. lbs
380.0-86.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Inner bolts

129.0-30.0 ft. lbs.29–30 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
318.0-20.0 ft. lbs.18–20 ft. lbs
458.0-63.0 degrees; Outer bolts58–63 degrees
115.0-18.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Cap bolts

120.0-30.0 ft. lbs.20–30 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
323.0-25.0 ft. lbs.23–25 ft. lbs
458.0-62.0 degrees; Side bolts58–62 degrees
115.0-18.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171.0-106.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 20-2571–106 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 5,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 miSuspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 25,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 40,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Mazda MAZDA3 represents a low point in owner complaints and manufacturer recalls within its generation, posting 83 complaints and just 2 recalls compared to 102 complaints and 6 recalls in 2016 and 107 complaints and 4 recalls in 2018. While Technical Service Bulletins declined to 507 from 665 the prior year, the 2017 model occupies the favorable trough of a reliability arc that saw complaints peak in 2014 at 138 and remain elevated through 2016 before rising again in 2018. Top complaint categories include "Unknown Or Other" (18 instances) and "Electrical System" (9 instances), though the federal data does not specify root causes for these reports. With zero fire complaints, six crash-related complaints, and no federal investigations, the 2017 model demonstrates stronger federal reliability metrics than its immediate neighbors in the production cycle. This positions the 2017 model year as a particularly sound choice within the generation for used car buyers prioritizing lower recall exposure and reduced complaint volume.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
507
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
83
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 83 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other18
Electrical System9
Back Over Prevention8
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes5
Visibility/Wiper4
Structure4
Fuel/Propulsion System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V272000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherReported 04/04/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mazda3 vehicles. A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility. Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May…

23V487000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 14/07/2023

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 507 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
01-008-262026-05-01Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-031-262026-04-30StructureDESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-026-262026-04-16EngineThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 4.4 qtEngine oil filter 1WPE14302Engine air filter PE07133A0ASpark plug PE5R18110ABattery 0000800035WB

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 MAZDA3 take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 MAZDA3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.