2012 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2013 Mazda MAZDA3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 117 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 444 | 503 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 41,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda MAZDA3 | Mazda MAZDA3 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | 36 |
| Power Train | 40 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 32 |
| Engine | 32 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 15 |
| Structure | 17 | 11 |
| Seats | 16 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 15 | 7 |
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2012 Mazda MAZDA3
2013 Mazda MAZDA3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.