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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2HGFB2F59CH••••••2012 Mazda MAZDA3
This build draws 6.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 build (11 vs 2).
11on this build
203on the model
112builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Power Train 3Steering 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringAug 2019
Just as many other complains, daughter got into car after classes and couldn't steer car in parking lot. Noticed check power steering light on. Dad came to take her home since not drivable. Researched issue and noticed troubles with many other owners. Went back to car next am…
Power TrainMar 2018
While driving, car randomly displays check emission and check transmission system error. When I restart the car, the check engine light comes when I put it in d position. I took the car for repair and they say everything is normal and they didn't find any issues. I'm really…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2017
I was stopped in traffic when all of a sudden the car tried to accelerate even though my foot was firm on the brake pedal. I had to "stand" on the brake pedal and I immediately shifted into park. The engine reached a very high RPM until I jiggled the acceleration pedal. Then the…
Visibility/wiperJul 2017
The contact owns a 2012 honda civic. The contact stated that the plastic glass cover on the rear driver's side window was melting and caused the window to become blurred. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side window was beginning to fail in the same manner. The…
Air BagsJun 2017
My check air bag light has been on and off again for months. After several visits to the dealer they determined the inflator is the issue and I need to pay for it as it is not affected by the recall. I completely disagree with this and feel it is impacted by the recall
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HGFB2F59CH045538 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.