Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (three problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Mazda MAZDA3


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

I applied the brakes, and the car kept moving forward even though I was pressing the brake pedal. I pulled the emergency brake but that didn't stop the car from moving forward and hitting the back of the truck in front of me. I was on a highway.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

My 2012 Mazda 3 skyactiv hatchback with the 6 speed manual transmission is exhibiting unintended acceleration. After downshifting into 2nd or 3rd gear, or after coasting in one of those gears with the clutch disengaged, the engine revs and the car "surges" forward upon re-engagement of   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Cruise control: pedal does not stay where it is set - it returns to a 0 mph position. This makes it uncomfortable to keep your foot resting on the proper pedal while in cruise, leading to losing of 'place'. It could be a safety issue. Acceleration anomalies.   Read details...


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