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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JM1BL1SF6A1••••••2011 Mazda MAZDA3
This build draws 10.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 build (18 vs 2).
18on this build
112on the model
67builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedStructure 4Visibility/wiper 4Seats 3Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainfireJan 2013
The contact owns a 2010 mazda mazda3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver noticed a burning odor in the vehicle. Additionally, the contact heard a clicking sound when driving at slow speeds. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic…
Visibility/wiperJun 2020
My car's dashboard is melting creating an awful smelly chemical fume of whatever is deteriorating. Touching it results in getting molten dashboard on my fingers and there is an awful glare on the windshield when driving impairing visibility. It's been hot this summer and…
Air BagsAug 2017
Airbag notice flashes on car. This is a safety divice that should be mazda company to make sure the driving meets safety guidelines. The handbook tears that if light comes on it is an indication that the airbags will not deploy in a accident. I spoke with mazda corporation that…
Electrical SystemDec 2016
My mazda 3 will not start. I took my vehicle to a mazda dealership and they gave a me a description of my issue and resolution (my issue: battery cable shorted and split in half due to a default wire harness). I googled the part number and I noticed a recall on my car related to…
SeatsAug 2016
The swing arm that attaches the driver's seat to the left-side seat runner unexpectedly detached. Close inspection revealed that this was caused by a weld failure / metal fatigue at the point where the arm was welded to the rod that runs below the cushion. The seat is now…
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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 JM1BL1SF6A1255965 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.