2012 Mazda MAZDA2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDA2 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2. That ranks 3rd out of 7 MAZDA2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mazda MAZDA2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 36,425 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 22% | 56,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 15,173 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 15,173 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mazda MAZDA2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My wife and daughter and I were driving out of the driveway. The driver's seat came completely detached from the frame and I ended up rotated and laying backwards in the driver seat. This is extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury or death. This was a recall for 2010 and 2011 models but…
Steering has been making a clunking noise when turning. However, on 4/30/2020 upon turning onto the entrance ramp to the interstate, steering and braking both went out and swerved back and forth between the ramp barriers and fortunately made it onto a shoulder with out getting hit or hitting a…
After 3,000 - 5,000 miles of driving each time, a vibration begins and quickly leads to violent vibration in steering when braking from any significant speed (30 + mph). Especially violent when braking from highway speeds to an exit ramp. Also, the air bag sensor is on. And the dealer tryin to fix…
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Other Mazda MAZDA2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MAZDA2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 MAZDA2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 MAZDA2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 MAZDA2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 MAZDA2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 MAZDA2 | 17 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDA2 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.