Is a 2012 Mazda 3 a reliable car?
Is the 2012 Mazda3 a Good Used Car? Yes, 2012 is a good year. Owners like the Mazda3’s gas mileage, comfortable handling, and low ownership costs. Reliability ratings are great.
What is the life expectancy of a 2012 Mazda 3?
According to Vehicle History, you can expect a Mazda3 to last upwards of 200,000 to 300,000 miles on average. In fact, there are even some Mazda3 owners with over 350,00 miles on the odometer and their cars are still going strong.
Does Mazda3 have transmission problems?
The latest generation of the Mazda 3 is not known to have many transmission problems. The 2010 model year has the highest number of reported transmission problems and they all tend to be related to the clutch failing in the manual transmission version of the car.
Should you buy a 2012 Mazda3?
A light freshening for 2012 includes powertrain tweaks to improve the Mazda3’s fuel economy to an impressive 32-mpg overall. This vaulted its road test score to near the top of our small car rankings for the model year. Further, Mazda’s SkyActiv 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers smooth and ample performance.
Is the Mazda 3 a reliable car?
Further, Mazda’s SkyActiv 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers smooth and ample performance. An available 2.5-liter four cylinder provides more power, but is less frugal with fuel. There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More. We expect the 2021 3 will be more reliable than the average new car.
What kind of engine does a 2012 Mazda 3 have?
Pre-owned Mazda 3 models are available with a 2.0 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 155 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2012 Mazda 3 comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.
What are some of the problems with the Mazda 3?
Learn more about car Reliability. The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2012 Mazda 3 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.