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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM1BL1V77C1549317 · Checked Sep 1, 2026
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JM1BL1V77C1•••••• 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 build (3 vs 2).

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203on the model
112builds in total
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 1 Electrical System 1 Exterior Lighting 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Fuel/propulsion System Nov 2018
Fuel filler line leak. When gas tank is full fuel leaks from small whole in line that goes into gas tank. My mechanic says it is where the line is welded to gas tank has broken the mazda service manager tells me it's not an issue that mazda will fix, even though it is a safety…
Electrical System Dec 2017
Headlights flicker/pulsate when applying brakes. This is a well known issue with 2012-13 mazda3 that requires a software update to remedy. Currently, mazda is charging a minimum of $99 to 'diagnose' the issue. Since the issue occurs in motion, I do not have photos, but I do have…
Vehicle Speed Control Jun 2012
The vehicle will randomly and sporadically speed up and the rpms increase unexpectedly when the clutch is released after downshifting from 3rd to 2nd or 4th to 3rd. Mostly from 3rd to 2nd. The vehicle really pulls forward and does not slow down when this is happening. Instinct…

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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 JM1BL1V77C1549317 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.