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2012 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 172 repairs.
2012 Mazda Mazda3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 140 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Oct 201423300 mi | Serpentine belt missing chunk. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201428400 mi | Driving at dusk with the headlights on. Suddenly, the headlights turned off, along with all of the dash and interior lights, including dash lights that are on when headlights are off. Daylight sensor reprogrammed. Hasn't recurred, but doubt really fixed. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Dec 201320000 miUS $1300 | HPFP was no longer delivering required fuel. Had to purchase and install upgraded pump. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201318000 mi | Head unit would intermittently not play stations. I could press a station and have it play fine, change to another station, come back to the first station and it would be silent. Head unit had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201763000 miUS $375 | Complete failure of the horn. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Sep 201448000 miUS $450 | Wheel hub began making rubbing noise at 45,000, gradually got worse. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Louisiana, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201657900 miUS $600 | Replaced clutch,and flywaheel | ||
| Jun 201785000 miUS $5000 | Cracked piston loss compression. Rebuild engine. The car is 450 whp, probably not fair to count this particular car in with stock mazdaspeed3's in my opinion. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Oregon, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201849000 miUS $65 | Rear wing was loose. Rear lift gate struts replaced as part of a recall | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 201875000 mi | Hatch door release is not working. Repair pending. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201758900 miC $1700 | Hole in washer fluid reservoir, reservoir replaced. lower control arm replaced rear brakes pads and rotors replaced Rear shocks replaced | ||
| Sep 201761380 miC $670 | Wheel hub and wheel bearing | ||
| May 201869440 miC $75 | Pad shifting making clanging noise also rust on hub | ||
| Jul 2021102300 miC $9000 | Blown engine replaced with a crate engine | ||
| Sep 2021104780 miC $300 | Emission problem engine light on. | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - May 2019 | |||
| Jul 201422500 mi | Center console latch. It working | ||
| Jul 201756000 mi | Recall replacement of the rear hatch supports | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Indiana, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201518000 miUS $250 | Wheel stud sheared while torquing wheel lug. Was not due to crossthreading. | ||
| Jan 202297000 miUS $900 | Rear shocks and sway bar endlinks | ||
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20134200 mi | Satellite radio reception intermittent. Dealer says this is a common complaint and there is no fix. | ||
| Jun 20145000 mi | Car had intermittent noise/vibration in right turns. Factory Rep advised dealer to replace left knuckle and bearing. | ||
| Nov 20147000 miUS $185 | battery failure | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3
Engine not specified
| Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201435000 mi | valve body replaced and now getting terrible gas mileage | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2012 - Apr 2012 |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201526000 miUS $1100 | Before I bought the car with 17,xxx miles, I was aware that the 2.5 L with a 6-speed has a notoriously weak clutch, at 26K miles it was gone. No harsh driving | ||
| Dec 201534000 miUS $1 | The factory clutch wore out early, as is a known problem with this model / engine combo. I put a stage 1 aftermarket clutch in. It failed in 9000 miles. I went back to an OEM factory clutch setup | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201768000 mi | Passenger door would not open from inside. Mechanism repaired. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201448000 miUS $360 | loss of acceleration and power steering, multiple dashboard lights while driving. | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Mexico, Mexico Nov 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201637080 mi$1000 | The dealer replaced the TCM module, because during normal driving of the car had warning signal "AT" in the control panel and occasionally stopped the car and the directions of the board were lost. It took one week to repair. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201841000 miUS $125 | Replaced four sets of pads and four rotors | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Feb 201513300 mi | Computer required update. Known issue. Headlights would flash low/high when braking. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201770000 miUS $100 | Replacing rear rotors and pads. General cleaning and service to caliper/hardware. | ||
| Feb 201879000 mi | Warranty replacement of dash section due to heat warping around mid-console information screen. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 201325000 mi | faulty door lock. | ||
| Feb 201434000 mi | Electric lock makes a zzzzzit noise when locking. Waiting for part to come in. | ||
| Mar 201435000 mi | Lock motor was replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201632000 mi | The Headlights pulse and fan blower pulses with changes in engine rpm. I measured the voltage change and I have a 1.5 volt drop that takes over one second to recover. There was a service bulletin to address the pulsing headlights by installing new computer software. I had it performed and it reduced the headlight pulsing some. I took the car back later and the shop rushed me in and out and told me it was normal. I've just been living with it, but it doesn't instill a lot of confidence in the car and its electrical system. | ||
| Jan 202290000 miUS $500 | Exhaust system sounds like it has a leak. I will need to have it looked at and possible replace the muffler and exhaust pipe. Exhaust had a leak where the hanger attached. A section of exhaust pipe was cut out and a new section was welded in. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 201793000 miUS $800 | Pads and rotors replaced, front and back. $800 | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2021 | |||
| May 201635000 mi | Software update TSB for alternator. Headlight beam would pulse briefly upon braking, resolved now. | ||
| Oct 201639300 miUS $150 | Check engine light. Pulled code for small evap leak. Gas cap replaced by dealership, issue resolved. | ||
| Mar 202062000 miUS $170 | Lethargic starting, tested battery, bad cells. Replaced battery. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017141000 miUS $200 | Oil pressure switch started leaking oil. Fairly inexpensive repair, ~$200 including oil change. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201314880 mi | traveling on highway felt a bang heard a whining noise drove to nearest Mazda dealer misdiagnosed as wheel misalignment.drove to home dealer diagnosed as transmission replacement that was 10 days ago still waiting for new transmission!!!!! | ||
| Oct 201315780 mi | transmission total failure took 7 1/2 weeks for tranny to come from Japan!!!! Dealer and Mazda don't care totally dissatisfied with repair job and total experience with this company,will purchase a Nissan or Honda next. | ||
| Jan 201420460 mi | Drivers door inner door handle would not work, replaced entire door lock assembly under warranty, part was in stock at dealer must be a defect!!!!!! Drivers door inner door handle would not work, replaced entire door lock assembly under warranty, part was in stock at dealer must be a defect!!!!!! | ||
| Jan 201519520 mi | engine was started @ -25 C went to red line would not idle down,dealer had for 1.5 days said mat held throttle down Checked prior to tow away and mat was fine.It would seem dealer could not find the problem and had to blame it on something. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017114000 miUS $300 | Replaced front and rear shocks/struts due to some occasional clunking noises in suspension. | ||
| Dec 2017124000 miUS $140 | Battery would no longer hold a charge--replaced battery. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201650300 mi | Software Update to Re-Program voltage regulator. Symptom: Headlights dimming/flashing when brakes applied. | ||
| Mar 201886000 miUS $286 | Replaced driver door window seal. Seal had a crack in it causing Window Noise. Replaced door release cable. (Driver door). It was no longer possible to open driver door from the inside. | ||
| Apr 201886500 miUS $25 | Intermittent headlight bulb, on passenger side. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201735000 miUS $500 | Brakes soft -fixed | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201530000 miUS $220 | Faulty tire pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201726000 miUS $300 | Replaced power steering line | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201857000 mi | Skyactiv-equipped cars had a known issue in which the headlights/dash lights would pulse when the brakes are applied. I took it in and the dealer reprogrammed the PCM, which is the fix for this issue. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alaska, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 201433000 mi | The belts shredded near the dealership and I managed to get into the parking lot before the engine died completely. The belts shredded again three weeks later. The repairs took almost a week with no reason provided as to why the belts broke two separate times. | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Sep 201880000 miUS $1300 | The Mazda had a sticking brake caliper. Replaced it along with the pads and rotors, which were due. Also replaced spark plugs along with an oil change and tire rotation. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Aug 2024 | |||
| Jan 202283700 miC $450 | Sway bar links were noisy, replaced with high end parts. Garage also found a broken rear upper strut mount, also replaced in the repair trip. | ||
| May 202397340 miC $1125 | Rear calipers replaced with rebuilt (seized) rear rotoros replaced, brake pads installed (supplied) Spark plugs replaced (supplied) Resurfaced front rotors | ||
| Aug 2023101060 miC $349 | Seized passenger side caliper 2 sections of exhaust pipe rusted out at the hanger welds were replaced | ||
| Apr 202496874 miC $298 | Slow starting/replaced starter | ||
| May 2024114080 miC $292 | right rear wheel bearing hub assembly, replace | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201546040 mi | Ecm problem, car running in limp mode.Dealer said cannot fix the problem. Tried a different flash onto ecm | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Nov 201546500 miC $900 | Driver seat back became detached from seat bottom. Passenger seat belt latch became stuck. | ||
| Aug 201657660 miC $500 | Front passenger side wheel bearing became excessively noisy, was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201768200 miC $500 | Excessive noise, vibration, and tire wear. Driver side wheel bearing went and was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201876880 miC $500 | Clutch master cylinder was leaking and replaced. | ||
| Jul 201881220 miC $725 | Accessory belts and power steering hoses replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201865000 miUS $100 | Battery needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 20124100 mi | Check engine light. Reset, no further issues. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201654020 miC $80 | Clogged air filter. Replaced with upgrade. K&N air filter. | ||
| Feb 201778120 miC $1600 | Burnt clutch and assembly. New clutch kit and gear oil. | ||
| Sep 201799820 miC $450 | Brake on passenger rear making noises. Wear assessed as cause. Replacement of rear Pads and rotors required and I performed. | ||
| Oct 2017106020 miC $900 | Front left and right wheel bearings wear. Parts replaced along with realignment. | ||
| Nov 2017109120 miC $1500 | Manual transmission gears, bearings, seals wear. Parts replaced. | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Jul 201768200 miUS $20 | Added some refrigerant because it was low and not cooling. I used one of the cheap $20 kits from Wal-mart and did it myself, it took 5 minutes | ||
| Sep 201773000 miUS $82 | Sunroof switch broke and would not close the sunroof. Upon removing the dome light assembly it broke apart in my hands (presumably because of heat damage) so the whole assembly had to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201775000 miUS $150 | Engine mounts replaced, I noticed a lack of traction so I looked online and determined this to be the cause. When I looked I could see the top one leaking fluid. This repair fixed my problem. | ||
| Mar 201880000 miUS $360 | Shocks/struts. I used pre-assembled kits in the front to make it easier | ||
| May 201883000 miUS $300 | Driver CV axle was leaking, replaced both driver and passenger side. Front + rear stabilizer bar end links replaced because the boots were torn. In addition, slight clunking noise was coming from rear. Car felt unstable at turn in. I used MOOG parts, the car feels fantastic now, and the noise is gone | ||
| Apr 201997000 miUS $300 | Clunking in suspension along with some sketchy handling prompted me to pay someone to change the bushings (it looks way too hard to attempt). Handling is restored to normal and there is no more clunking. A creak remains while driving over big bumps, and there is a slight knock while driving on small ones. I have yet to determine if the noise is coming from the end links or the shock absorber assembly, which was a pre-manufactured unit that I don't love. The sound is clearly coming from the front right wheel well, which is why I do not suspect the bushings. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 20135060 mi | Traction control light intermittently stays on. Replaced ang sensor code U0428:62-68 invalid data received from SASM Brakes feel spongy at times. problem since new. Told they were normal. Still not convinced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New South Wales, Australia Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20136200 mi | Coolant leakage | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States May 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 201761000 mi | Transmission started making loud whirring noises at all speeds. New transmission required. Covered under extended warranty. | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 20125500 mi | Power door locks ceased functioning from interior buttons. Body Control Module needed to be reprogrammed. Not successful, back in the shop. Power door locks finally fixed. Problem was a faulty body control module. Was replaced and problem fixed. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201894951 mi | Special Service Program (SSP) A9 performed. Replaced dashboard that exhibited a gap. | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201416720 mi | Power steering rack was leaking and was replaced under warranty | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201793000 miUS $65 | The blower resistor was burnt out. I replaced with a new genuine Mazda one I found on eBay for $65. It took less than 15 minutes. | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Oct 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201634481 miUS $593 | Replaced Entire (Bose) Sound System | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 201755800 miC $450 | Timing belt broke while driving and battery was drained due to engine trying to keep engine safe. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201869000 miUS $1000 | Engine mount #4 was cracked completely through and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Oct 201335800 mi | Transmission slow going into reverse. Reprogrammed per TSB. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2021100000 miUS $300 | Oil pressure sensor failed, and was leaking. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022127000 miUS $70 | Valve cover gasket Throttle body cleaning | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Kentucky, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201638300 mi | Oil pan gasket developed leak - fixed at no cost by repair shop | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 20137000 mi | defective valve assembly replaced | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201425000 mi | "Airbag off" warning light inconsistently illuminates when adult in front passenger seat. Noise from front wheel area since last tire rotation (other auto shop noticed cupping on tires.) Requested suspension be checked while under warranty. Visor clip (unusually difficult to use) failed in first few months. | ||
| Jan 201540500 mi | Interior driver door handle (silver color coated black plastic)lost silver coating beginning at 4 months of ownership. Also steering wheel control buttons for radio/phone/cruise control losing markings also at 4 months of ownership. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201768000 mi | While I was driving about 70 mph the car suddenly downshifted and wouldn't go more than about 25 mph or less and couldn't go up hills. Got towed - turned out to be a software glitch? The dealer reset and didn't charge me. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| May 201571000 miUS $600 | Both wheel bearings had to be replaced. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201646000 miUS $75 | cracked front crank seal | ||
| Jan 201746240 miUS $297 | VVT actuator o-ring | ||
| May 201860000 miUS $1020 | #3 motor mount, brake fluid flush, drive belt tensioner, fuel injection service | ||
| Sep 201971000 mi | repair oil leak caused by dealer | ||
| Jan 202072000 miUS $70 | wheel alignment | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2023 | |||
| Jul 201215700 mi | Driver side mirror glass developed a vibration. | ||
| Jun 201334000 miUS $100 | During an inspection as part of a service, a large amount of buildup was discovered on the throttle body, and it was cleaned. Technician noted that due to the aggressive EGR system on this engine, this is not uncommon. | ||
| Aug 201337700 miUS $115 | AT, check engine, traction control 'slip' lights lit. Restart cleared all but check engine. Dealer, at Mazda's recommendation, reflashed transmission and traction control modules. Problem has not recurred. Tow recommended but not required. Transmission service, check engine, and traction control fault lights. All but check engine cleared by restart. Dealer contacted Mazda, advised to reflash transmission control and traction control modules. Problem has not reoccurred. | ||
| Apr 201445700 miUS $600 | Two left door lock solenoids replaced for intermittent failure to lock. Dealer at 8k mi said resultant noise was not a problem, and performed repair under 'good will'. | ||
| Sep 201571000 miUS $25 | Condensation forming on the vents after the AC was turned off. Replaced low-beam headlight bulbs. | ||
| May 201683800 miUS $199 | A clunking noise was noticed going over a speed bump at an angle, as well as unusual handling. Replaced rear stabilizer bar end links. | ||
| Nov 201696300 mi | Pending misfire stored fault code, with flashing CEL on power-on. Cleared code, inspected and cleaned throttle body. | ||
| Jun 2017111000 mi | Liftgate struts corroded. Performed recall 9916H. | ||
| Oct 2017117000 mi | Bluetooth module for OE stereo failed to remain paired to phone. Replacing the radio was cheaper than replacing the Bluetooth module. | ||
| Nov 2017120000 mi | During an inspection as part of a recall service, the transmission pan gasket was found to be leaking, and was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2017122000 miUS $1000 | Replace front struts and rear shocks. | ||
| Dec 2018145000 miUS $1200 | Replace seals on transmission oil pan, cooler line fittings, and drive flanges. After this repair, a pervasive smell of burning plastic is emitted from the car after a long highway drive. | ||
| Jan 2020168000 miUS $350 | Check engine light for lean condition and implausible O2 sensor readings. Replaced O2 sensor. Sensor was bent, and nobody knows how it got that way. | ||
| Feb 2020168800 miUS $1800 | Replace catalytic converter. | ||
| Nov 2021186000 miUS $750 | Front struts replaced, then replaced again because the shop did not do it properly. | ||
| Feb 2022185 miUS $1500 | Replace all coolant hoses/lines, thermostat housing, and thermostat due to pervasive cracking | ||
| Mar 2022191000 miUS $440 | Replace offside engine mount | ||
| Jun 2023205000 miUS $256 | Clunk from rear suspension. Replaced rear sway bar end links and bushings. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201548000 mi | traction control light on and then car would go into manual mode but not respond to shifting | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 201565500 miUS $461 | My wheels were bent, but no abnormal cause was apparent (like an accident or collision). | ||
| May 201548000 mi | Piece of under body trim was loose. | ||
| Feb 201771000 miUS $200 | There was a leak through the tire pressure monitor sensor. | ||
| May 201776000 mi | My headlights would pulsate when I was decelerating. The shop applied a known software fix to rectify the problem. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201651000 miUS $50 | Replaced Horn that was going bad, did not made a loud noise anymore | ||
| Jan 2022133000 miUS $65 | Headlights flash on braking due to PCR programming issue. Updated PCR software to resolve issue. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201644000 miUS $80 | Fog lights relay went faulty at 18k miles. Replaced at 44k miles. | ||
| Apr 201644700 miUS $296 | Mass air flow sensor died. Car was stranded. Diagnosed and replaced same day. | ||
| Jan 201863000 miUS $540 | All 4 tires replaced after only 28k miles on previous tires. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Arizona, United States May 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201643500 miUS $65 | Headlights flickering when braking. Per TSB this is due to insufficient alternator output and a software update is needed to correct the problem. Reflash of performed at dealership, problem has not reoccurred. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201566000 miUS $150 | AC clutch bearing making rattling noise. Have to replace entire AC compressor to fix. | ||
| Sep 201567000 miUS $650 | Replaced AC compressor to stop rattling noise from clutch bearing. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201210000 mi | Armrest developed an indent from normal use. Part replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Apr 201766960 miC $60 | Replace rear shocks | ||
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Mazda3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017103000 miUS $120 | Replace drivers side window lock assembly. Cable had frayed and broken, making drivers side door lever inoperative. | ||
| Nov 2017114000 miUS $700 | Replaced front struts | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022114080 miC $580 | Rear Brakes , Rear brake rotors, One rear brake caliper, Rear engine mount | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201530000 mi | Rear hatch electric latch was not working properly (failed to latch randomly). Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty after holding/testing overnight. | ||
| May 202186000 miUS $650 | Brake job all four wheels at 85K miles | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 20138900 mi | Engine light was on. Computer needed firmware update. | ||
| Jan 20145000 mi | Have to turn key twice to start car. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201322600 mi | Squeaky clutch, apparently there was a service advisory from Mazda. Did not affect performance. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201211160 mi | The carpet was loose in the passenger foot-well near the kick panel. The carpet was secured by the dealer. | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017165000 miUS $440 | Replaces air mass flow sensor | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201837000 miUS $213 | Hatch button ring broke causing it to go into car | ||
| Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201653940 mi | Replaced failed engine mount. | ||
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