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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3MZBN1V3XJM176102 · Checked Aug 8, 2026
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3MZBN1V3XJM•••••• 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

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Most reported Engine 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Electrical System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System May 2024
I have seen the problem online called ghosting or ghost control. The infotainment system changes station, settings, selected input or anything else it randomly selects on its own and this is occurring while driving the vehicle
Engine May 2023
I was driving my car and it suddenly jerks a few times and the engine light turns on. I slowed down and then began to accelerate, and it was losing power and wouldn’t t go above 40mph - even while flooring the gas pedal. Now it won’t start at all. The lights turn on and…

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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 3MZBN1V3XJM176102 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.