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2012 Mazda Mazda3 electrical system problems

The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 has 43 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

43

Electrical System complaints

13%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

The contact owned a 2012 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact woke up to the fire department extinguishing a fire in the vehicle. The fire department stated that the fire began under the hood and that the fire was due to the electrical system. The vehicle…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 18, 2023 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 have?

NHTSA has 43 complaints about the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.