Model year guide

2011 Mazda 3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Mazda 3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 679 on record.

2011 Mazda 3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 Mazda 3 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23–28 mpg
Typical price$10,253

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Mazda 3 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Mazda 3.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Mazda 3 MPG & running costs

Combined23–28 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,625
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2011 Mazda 3 worth?

Low
$6,500
Typical price
$10,253
High
$13,500

From 13 comparable 2011 Mazda 3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Mazda 3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,125
Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,200
Total$19,325
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,253) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,036), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Mazda 3

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.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2011 Mazda 3 trims & engines on record

Trims
s Grand Touring · Sport/GX · Touring/GS
Engines
2.5L · 2.0L

2011 Mazda 3 vehicles on record

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2011 Mazda 3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mazda 3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2011 Mazda 3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Mazda 3 get?

The 2011 Mazda 3 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 2011 Mazda 3 worth?

Comparable 2011 Mazda 3 listings run roughly $6,500–$13,500, typically around $10,253 (from 13 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.