general problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

The Mazda dealership reported to me the push rod was broken, that it ‘just snapped’. The car was towed by zaben towing company courtesy of the auto insurance company associated with the vehicle to the Mazda dealership, however the towing company was on its way to another Mazda dealership per their app despite a clear address location given by the purchaser of the auto insurance. I found one of the hubcaps missing and placed in back seat of the Mazda after delivery and the Mazda not parked properly at Mazda dealership. The hubcap was not in back seat prior to the drop off. The clutch snap, as described by Mazda, did not happen while I was driving the vehicle. It was working perfectly fine two days prior to the discovery of collapsed clutch when I was driving around town. The clutch was found not working, collapsed after the car was parked for two days. Also, texas Mazda dealership recommended another eight hundred dollar worth of work totaling near two thousand dollars yet I have between ninety and ninety six thousand miles on a twenty twelve Mazda three sport sedan. I mainly drive it in the city. The Mazda dealership recommended the valve cover and slave cylinder be replaced as well. They need to clean out air system, ‘bleed system’ too.

My issue is with computer firmware updates the manufacturer (Mazda) needs to have done occasionally to help w/traction control and other issues, that the consumer is stuck paying for it, I had a check engine light come on and took it to the dealer. The dealer said that the tcm (traction control module)and the pcm (power control module)needed to be updated. And being the car was out of warranty that I was going to be responsible for paying $330. I would think that if a manufacturer decided to make new updates to help with safety and performance that it shouldn’t fall on the consumer as we bought the car thinking they had this stuff already figured out. Like our Smart phones when there updates we the consumer don’t pay for the updates to help protect our phones from security issues and other things…. So why is it acceptable for consumers to pay for auto industry’s updates to help with safety.

The dashboard of my 2012 Mazda 3 has separated from the instrument panel causing a gap between them. The dashboard has become very sticky leaving a black sticky film on the surface. This has caused a glare on the windshield making it hard to see at times while driving. There is a letter dated may 2017 from Mazda, special service program (ssp) a9. The letter states that the warranty was extended 7 years (84 months) from the original warranty start date or April 30, 2018, whichever is later, with no milage limitation. As I read it, 7 years of 84 months from 2018 should extend the warranty for repair of replacement through 2025. Mazda refuses to make repairs, or replacement of this equipment that has an impact on the proper function of the airbag system and impairs the driver's vision because of the constant windshield glare. This is an issue. That needs to be addressed as an important safety.

Dashboard melting and warping causing visibility issues, as well as the dashboard should never be melting. This should be recalled as it is a known and widespread issue.

Dashboard is warping creating a gap between the instrument panel and information display. The dashboard was replaced once by the dealer under extended manufacturing warranty. The new dashboard that was installed now have the same issue.

My wife was driving her vehicle and the front cv axle completely snapped in half. Still not sure what could have possibly occured being there is no accident report on this vehicle. Perhaps the part was corroded or faulty.

Dashboard is lifting and its suppose to be covered under warranty for replacement per Mazda. But Mazda dealers decline to fix it under warranty claiming the 10 years are up. This is a lie. The vehicle is a 2012. Its 2020.

My car is automatic, and I had pulled into a parking lot off the street in front of a store, and was turning right into the parking spot, and was putting on the brake, the car surged, and went forward, still as I am pressing on the break, and went through a store window. Then once it stopped inside the store I put it in park, and started to take my foot off the break, and it started to move forward, so I put on the break again. Then tried it again, taking my foot off the brake, and it moved again a bit, and stopped. So I turned off the car.

Dashboard peeling off.

I was driving down a winding road when my car started to lose power and and then completely stalled. Pror to it stalling, it was acting strange, would rev high and not kick in to the next gear (not sure if that's a correct description as this is an automatic car). Three lights came the check engine light, the automatic transaxile light and tcs/dsc indicator light. It was towed to a local small auto shop who diagnosed it as a computer code issue but they were unable to fix it. It was then towed to Mazda who couldn't find anything wrong with it. Since this incident, my car does not have good power, especially on inclines. It seems to shake at times and runs rough and this was not the case prior to the stalling incident. I believe it is a transmission issue but since Mazda couldn't diagnose it, I'm not sure.

I went to the madza place on August 22 I taked to clark he saw my dash board and told me that I had a recall that he would need to order the part and it would take a month to get it in. I have called many times to get my car fix they told me that their was not a recall at this time. I am not very happy that clark told me he would called and let me know that the part was in. I am very not happy at this time to what I need to do. No one at the dealer ship is helping me at all bob moore madza (405) 775-7000. I need my dashboard fix ASAP. Please help.

Dash board.

In the morning of March 31, 2017 when I've proceeded to va 206 to the naval lab (25-mile speed limit zone), traction control system (tcs/dsc) indicator light suddenly lit up, and car stalled. I attempted to accelerated but received non response from the car. The car stayed around 20- 25 mph. I pulled in the auto shop and turn off the engine. I re-started the car and the tcs/dsc indicator light was off and car behaved normally. However I don't know if the problem will happen again.

We received a notice that our vehicle had a safety recall for lift gate stay dampers in October 2016. At this date 1/24/2017. The parts are still not available for the repair. Based on the safety recall that the lift gate could corrode and fall we believe this is needing a more speedy resolution than that which it is currently receiving.

It was a recall on the dampers on my Mazda 3 hatchback I recieved anotice in October 2016 from Mazda and all they do is give me the run around on replacing the dampers,I cant get anywhere with them.

Dashboard pops out in 85 degree weather.

Purchased this vehicle on Aug 27th 2014 as a used vehicle and did the initial test drive during the day. A few days later while driving at night I decelerated while on the highway (speed is 55mph) to come to a complete stop at a 4 way intersection. The moment brakes are applied the front headlights flicker and continue to do so until fully stopped. I've tested this at multiple speeds and road types and it happens each time. We live in a heavily populated area with plenty of children as well as wild life and this decreases my chances of seeing them if they run out (even while braking, say if I was doing so slowly a child run out I can e-brake or apply more pressure to brakes to stop quicker. . . Can't do that if I don't see them in time). It also is extremely distracting and annoying. I'm sure other drivers don't appreciate it when it's in their rear view mirrors nor when they are driving towards me on the opposite side of the road. Honestly I'm surprised I haven't been pulled over and ticketed for "illegal modification to headlights" etc. I'm not seeing a recall on this, however there is service bulletins for this exact problem. Why hasn't the pcm or the alternator been recalled? this problem among others I've dealt with since purchasing this vehicle and the fact that problems are being fixed by the manufacture make it to where I'll never purchase another Mazda in the future.

Overnight, the moonroof glass broke along the forward leading edge parallel to the metal brace that is in contact with the glass beneath it. Upon closing the door, the fractured glass bowed up and pieces of the shattered glass ended up on the front edge of the roof. Pictures are available, if needed. Note: no debris was found on the moonroof suggesting there was no impact from any outside source. Note: it was negative six degrees fahrenheit when discovered.

While driving about 60 mph on the freeway I heard a loud bang and shattering sound followed by rushing wind. The sound was right by my head and I saw shards of glass flying in my rearview mirror. I pulled over to the side of the road to see what happened. The sunroof had shattered on my 2012 Mazda 3. I only had about 20000 miles on it. No one was injured because I had the cloth interior closed, but had I been driving I could have easily taken glass in the face and crashed. My sunroof was defective and Mazda claims it has no responsibility in the matter. They say it must have been caused by a pebble even though there were no other cars around and I was driving at 5:30 in the morning. Their reason for this belief is that if they are defective they "usually break earlier. ".

I have only owned this vehicle for 10 months and on Feb 14, 2014 noticed there is a clunky sound at the back right side of the car. Took it to the dealership and found up that all sway bar bolts were loose. Service manager indicated that the factory did not tightened it properly. Following week noticed that my dashboard above the computer stuff was lifting/warping. They had replaced and the service advisor mentioned that I am the 5th Mazda 3 2012 owner to take it in with the same issue with the dashboard. I hope nothing else will start to fall apart.