Mazda CX-3 Service & Repair Manual 2016–2024

Service and repair manuals for 9 model years of the Mazda CX-3, 2016 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC.

Federal safety record, all years: 9 recalls, 146 owner complaints and 1,824 technical service bulletins are logged for the CX-3. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your CX-3 year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2024 $49.99 2.0L I4 i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · I Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · i Sport Utility 4-Door select
2023 $49.99 2.0L I4 i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · I Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · i Sport Utility 4-Door select
2022 $49.99 2.0L I4 GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · GS Sport Utility 4-Door +2 select
2021 $49.991 2.0L I4 GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · GS Sport Utility 4-Door +2 details →
2020 $49.991 2.0L I4 GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · GS Sport Utility 4-Door +2 details →
2019 $49.992 2.0L I4 GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door +5 details →
2018 $49.991 2.0L I4 GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door +5 details →
2017 $49.991 2.0L I4 GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door +5 details →
2016 $49.993 2.0L I4 GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door +2 details →

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2024 CX-3 manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Quick Lookups 125
  • General Information 1,515
  • Accessories & Equipment 6,141
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 617
  • Body & Frame 649
  • Maintenance 24
  • Brakes 1,549
  • Restraints 1,709
  • Drivelines & Axles 111
  • Steering 309
  • Electrical 374
  • Suspension 69
  • Engine Mechanical 508
  • Transmission 342
  • Engine Performance 2,478
  • Loosen 180

04 / Other yearsOther CX-3 years

2024 Mazda CX-3 · $49.99 select →

Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · I Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · i Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2024 CX-3.

2023 Mazda CX-3 · $49.99 select →

Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · I Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · i Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2023 CX-3.

2022 Mazda CX-3 · $49.99 select →

Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: GT Sport Utility 4-Door · GX Sport Utility 4-Door · i Grand Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · GS Sport Utility 4-Door · I Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · i Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2022 CX-3.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore CX-3 manual$49.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the CX-3 manual

Which CX-3 years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2016 to 2024 — 9 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Mazda CX-3 manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mazda published for the CX-3, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include CX-3 wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every CX-3 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Does the manual cover CX-3 recalls?

9 recalls are on federal record across the 2016–2024 CX-3, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Mazda dealers.

Why do some CX-3 years cost more?

Every CX-3 year is $49.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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