Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Software problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems |
2012 Mazda3i 5dr hatchback. Persistent issue with headlights, both low beam and high beam, as well as interior lighting and other lighting. The headlights flicker for several seconds any time the brake pedal is applied. Interior lighting also flickers when brake pedal is applied. Read details...
Headlights pulsate when applying brakes. A technical service bulletin was issued. It is a software issue involving the alternator and re-calibrating the pcm. It happens every time you brake when the headlights are on. Read details...
While driving I had noticed that every time I came to a stop light or a stop sign or to even slow down by releasing my foot of the accelerator, my headlights would start to flash. I started to din into the problem by doing research online to see if it was a common problem with my vehicles make and Read details...