| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 170 repairs.
2012 Mazda Mazda3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 14 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
| 22500 mi | Center console latch. It working |
| 56000 mi | Recall replacement of the rear hatch supports |
| 49000 mi US $65 |
Rear wing was loose. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20460 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!!!!!! |
| 86000 mi US $286 |
Replaced driver door window seal. Seal had a crack in it causing Window Noise. |
| 79000 mi | Warranty replacement of dash section due to heat warping around mid-console information screen. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 46500 mi C $900 |
Driver seat back became detached from seat bottom. Passenger seat belt latch became stuck. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $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. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94951 mi | Special Service Program (SSP) A9 performed. Replaced dashboard that exhibited a gap. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Visor clip (unusually difficult to use) failed in first few months. |
| 23000 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. |
| 48000 mi | Piece of under body trim was loose. |
| 15700 mi | Driver side mirror glass developed a vibration. |
| 10000 mi | Armrest developed an indent from normal use. Part replaced under warranty. |
2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 11160 mi | The carpet was loose in the passenger foot-well near the kick panel. The carpet was secured by the dealer. |
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