2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 Visibilitywiper Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
5 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Visibilitywiper Complaints
The dashboard of my 2012 Mazda 3 has separated from the instrument panel causing a gap between them. The dashboard has become very sticky leaving a black sticky film on the surface. This has caused a glare on the windshield making it hard to see at times while driving. There is a letter dated May 2017 from Mazda, Special Service Program (SSP) A9. The letter states that the warranty was extended 7 years (84 months) from the original warranty start date or April 30, 2018, whichever is later, with no milage limitation. As I read it, 7 years of 84 months from 2018 should extend the warranty for repair of replacement through 2025. Mazda refuses to make repairs, or replacement of this equipment that has an impact on the proper function of the airbag system and impairs the driver's vision because of the constant windshield glare. This is an issue....
I RECENTLY HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING VISIBILITY ISSUES WITH MY 2012 MAZDA 3 SEDAN. IT STARTED WHEN THE PLASTIC INTERIOR ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME "GOOPY" AS IT HEATS UP FROM THE SUN. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE AND HAS LEFT BEHIND A SHINY SURFACE THAT REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD IN FRONT OF MY DRIVING PERIPHERAL. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND RECALLS FOR OTHER YEARS OF MAZDA MAKES/MODELS, BUT NOT MINE. THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO AND IT'S BECOMING WORSE MAKING IT SO I CAN BARELY SEE OUT MY FRONT WINDSHILD ON BRIGHT, SUNNY DAYS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS ISSUE CAN BE RESOLVED IN ANYWAY AS IT AFFECTS MY EVERYDAY LIFE AND IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE SUN IS AT HIGH NOON. I HAVE ATTACHED SOME PHOTOS TO SHOW HOW THE INTERIOR PANEL HAS BECOME NATURALLY. IT'S CURRENTLY A CLOUDY...
HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM WHEN SLOWING DOWN. COULD BE FROM LETTING OFF ACCELERATOR OR APPLYING THE BRAKES. IT IS DISTRACTING AND MAZDA KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE INCLUDING THE FIX YET HAS NOT MADE COMMINICATIONS TO OWNERS.
DRIVING WITH NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME AND MOONROOF EXPLODED. DID NOT SEE OR HEAR A ROCK, JUST HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. PULLED OFFER RIGHT AWAY AND MOON ROOF WAS SHATTERED. IT LOOKED LIKE IT BLEW OUT AS OPPOSED TO SMASHED IN. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME PANELING ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASHBOARD WAS CAUSING MOMENTARILY BLINDNESS WHEN THE SUN OR LIGHT REFLECTED OFF THE CHROME. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 Problem Areas
Power Train
38 complaints
Engine
32 complaints
Exterior Lighting
31 complaints
Electrical System
24 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
20 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Air Bags
16 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
16 complaints
Seats
16 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Service Brakes
14 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationstatus Indicator Lamplight
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Lane Departure Warning
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint