What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2017 Mazda Mazda3 Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 open safety recalls and 83 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Mazda3 had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Campaign 19V272000 · 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.

RiskReduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

RemedyMazda 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 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 23V487000 · 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.

RiskA rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

RemedyDealers 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 charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.

What owners complain about

The systems 2017 Mazda Mazda3 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Unknown Or Other27

Electrical System20

Back Over Prevention11

Service Brakes7

Visibility5

Wiper5

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2017 Mazda Mazda3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2017 Mazda Mazda3 owners report?

Owners have filed 83 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Mazda Mazda3, most often about the unknown or other, electrical system, back over prevention.

How do I check a specific Mazda3's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2017 Mazda Mazda3: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Mazda Mazda3 owners report?

How do I check a specific Mazda3's history?

Check a specific 2017 Mazda Mazda3

2017 Mazda Mazda3: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mazda Mazda3 have any recalls?

What problems do 2017 Mazda Mazda3 owners report?

How do I check a specific Mazda3's history?

Check a specific 2017 Mazda Mazda3

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