2012 Mazda Mazda3 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 32 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Mazda Mazda3, 14% of that year's 226 total complaints. One crash and two injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 19,155, and no related recalls are on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 32
- 14% of 226
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 19,155 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Multiple warning lights, including ABS, traction control, power steering, and stability control, illuminate together during driving, sometimes while attempting a lane change or turn.
- Vehicles suddenly lose power or decelerate on the highway while the traction control light comes on, with the transmission appearing to get stuck in a low gear.
- Power steering and anti-lock brakes reportedly fail simultaneously at low speed, with the accelerator becoming unresponsive shortly after.
- The automatic transmission downshifts abruptly to first gear and will not upshift, with the gear display going blank, at a median mileage of 19,155.
- Some owners report the issue recurs repeatedly on the same vehicle before resolving itself after a restart.
When 2012 Mazda Mazda3 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 23, 2012, latest Jun 16, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Mazda3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 have?
- NHTSA lists 32 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Mazda Mazda3, which is 14% of the 226 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2012 Mazda Mazda3 brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for brake issues on the 2012 Mazda Mazda3.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2012 Mazda3?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 is 19,155 miles.
- Have brake issues led to crashes or injuries on the 2012 Mazda3?
- NHTSA data ties one crash and two injuries to brake-related complaints for the 2012 Mazda Mazda3.
- How does the 2012 Mazda3's brake complaint rate compare to other years?
- The 2012 model's 14% share is higher than the 2010 (6%), 2011 (6%), and 2013 (14%) model years, but lower than the 2015 (22%) and 2019 (22%) model years.