2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MAZDASPEED3 years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3. That ranks 4th out of 7 MAZDASPEED3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 12,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 50% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 25,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2011, to December 26, 2015. On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9916H.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, specifically while slowing down on an exit ramp from the highway, the seat made a loud popping noise and my seat began to move back and forth freely under acceleration and braking. Upon further inspection, i found that the metal connector between the seat height adjustment and the…
Headlights voluntarily and uncontrollably flickering during routine driving straightaways, turning, or encountering bumpy road. Issue arises at varying rates of speed. Had vehicle since 2012 and never had issue. End of nov. 2016, took car in for 60,000 check-up. Dealership installed new battery…
End of 2013, the vehicle began randomly popping out of 2nd gear and back into neutral. Dealer rebuilt trans under warranty and all was okay until october 2014 when the same issue began again. Dealer replaced trans under warranty but advised transmission warranty was no longer valid. Currently, july…
Driver attempted an emergency braking event. Brake pedal failed to maintain form-bent under moderate pressure, allowing brake pedal cover to fall off resulting in driver's foot to lose contact with brake pedal. Driver lost control of brakes and resulted in a collision. *tr
Went to shift from 3rd to 4th, and the knob fell into two pieces while driving. *tr
Other Mazda MAZDASPEED3 years
← 2011 MAZDASPEED3 · 2013 MAZDASPEED3 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 MAZDASPEED3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 MAZDASPEED3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 MAZDASPEED3 | 32 | 2 |
| 2009 MAZDASPEED3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 MAZDASPEED3 | 33 | 1 |
| 2007 MAZDASPEED3 | 38 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Owners most often report power train, exterior lighting, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MAZDASPEED3 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.