2012 Mazda MAZDA3 steering problems
15 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda3. The contact stated that it was difficult to start the vehicle. After the vehicle was started and while driving 15 MPH, the power steering, traction control, and anti-lock brakes failed. Moments later, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive. The contact stated that the failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis on multiple occasions and the battery was replaced several times but the failure could not be located. The failures recurred.
Power steering light came on, steering became impossible at first, checked fluid, and lines, all was ok, then steering wheel locked up, could not drive anymore. Car was in motion when it all started, on a public road.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Lighting 31 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints