2012 Mazda MAZDA3 problems by component
226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 40 | 18% | 20,000 mi |
| Engine → | 32 | 14% | 25,233 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 31 | 14% | 60,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 25 | 11% | 62,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 20 | 9% | 16,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 18 | 8% | 50,150 mi |
| Air Bags → | 17 | 8% | 49,000 mi |
| Structure → | 17 | 8% | 35,972 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 16 | 7% | 17,758 mi |
| Seats → | 16 | 7% | 77,500 mi |
| Steering → | 15 | 7% | 48,865 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 14 | 6% | — |
| Wheels → | 12 | 5% | 28,900 mi |
| Suspension | 9 | 4% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.