2012 Mazda MAZDA3 electronic stability control (esc) problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving 30 mph on a small rural road going through a right-hand turn when the a/t, engine, and stability control lights came on. I pushed the stability control switch in attempt to shut it off but to no avail. I stopped and turned the ignition off but that didn't resolve the issue either. I…”
filed Nov 7, 2017
“Cruise quit working, traction control light came on and shortly thereafter the check engine light came on. Then all the lights on the dash started flashing and went into limp mode. Car decelerated and I pulled over to the side of the road. Turned car off and then it wouldn't start. Waited about 10…”
filed Jan 19, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other MAZDA3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MAZDA3 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 MAZDA3 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 MAZDA3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 MAZDA3 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 MAZDA3 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 MAZDA3 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 MAZDA3 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 MAZDA3 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 MAZDA3 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.