Body Integrity
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
What Owners Say
"Drivers side window seal misshapen and allows wind noise to enter cabin"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rattle fixed by replacing rear window seal"
W H., CT (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Needed to replace driver window seal/trim"
James M., GA (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"SeAl on sunroof"
Anonymous, NS (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The steering column squeaks sometimes when driving. It is not overly annoying though but for such a new car, I would have thought I wouldn't have such noises until much later"
David K., MD (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"When the temperature is about 40 degrees a constant rattle comes from the speedometer panel. A whack to the top normally stops the noise for a time"
Anonymous, PA (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Squeak from rear window area most evident in cold weather"
Anonymous, NH (2012 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear window rattle fixed by replacing seal. Driver side window rattling-not yet fixed"
W H., CT (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Extremely annoying squeaking sound when the car went over bumps. Took to one dealership, which did extensive testing but was unable to solve it. Second dealership resealed rear window, which solved the problem"
Christian P., NY (2012 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Rattles and squeaks at highway speed"
James M., GA (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The rear window parcel shelf made a very loud and persistent squeeking noise when the car was in motion and the temperature was below ) deg C. At the second visit to fix this issue, the dealership came across a TSB, and repaired it successfully"
George Z., ON (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"brakes squeak when backing up. No problem with brakes, and it's intermittent and usually in the morning only. but loud"
Anonymous, HI (2012 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"squeak coming from rear window in cold weather"
Anonymous, TN (2012 Mazda 3)"Groaning/binding noise from front-left wheel well, especially in cold weather & when setting off following being parked for an extended period. The noise would completely disappear after a few feet of movement. Unsure of root cause; I took it to a licensed mechanic but they were not able to recreate the problem."
Anonymous, (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rattles from eight wheel or brakes. Mechanic could not find anything wrong."
Anonymous, MA (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Annoying squeak from rear window due to manufacturer defect"
Anonymous, MA (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The drivers seat squeaks a lot, even when I'm just breathing. Neither my local mechanic nor the Mazda dealer can isolate the problem. It is very annoying."
Anonymous, MD (2012 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear window had to be replaced. Seal issue causing sqeaking noise"
Steve P., FL (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Under carriage squeaks when I back up."
Eloise H., MO (2012 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"In temperatures below freezing, I regularly heard in the roof a noise like mice scurrying around. The second time I reported this problem, the mechanic determined that the noise fell under a notification from the manufacturer, TSB 09-14-28 of a noise coming from positioning pins located under the headline which need to be cut and the metal around them bent. This repair would have been done under warrnaty if the need for it had shown up when I bought the car from the dealer, but by then the car w"
Anonymous, ON (2012 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The vehicle has begun to have noise issues in the rear of the vehicle. I guess this is to be expected with a 5-6 year old vehicle"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Squeak in the rear"
Anonymous, MA (2012 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Sounds like knocking in rear. Seems like brakes even though new rear brake were bought"
Davey M., CA (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"when I backup sometimes there is a squeaking sound"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"after having the car for a few months we noticed air noise coming from the top of the ceiling behind the moon roof around the light attached to the ceiling. We had already installed a wind foil? in front of the moon roof (outside) I do it on all my c"
Steven R., PA (2012 Mazda 3 Touring)"Lots of road noise, I tried sealing the gasket around the door better because it almost sounds like a leak, but it still did not fix it"
Calais P., NH (2012 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The car is noisy, lots of driving noise not sure if it's the materials used to lessen the noise or the tires designed for the car. But it is fairly loud when driving. When stopped at a light it is silent so the noise isn't engine noise. The engine purrs quietly."
Anonymous, PA (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"It appears that air is leaking around the door seals. It is distracting."
William D., TX (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"mazda 3 is fun to drive but the wind noise is loud"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Mazda 3)"The car was always noisy but with age the wind noise has become oppressive. Really can't hear the radio well."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Wind noise from driver window."
Eloise H., MO (2012 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This vehicle has always had a small amount of air noise. I don't consider this vehicle to be "well built" by any means. I will not be purchasing a Mazda in the future"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It appears the seals around the doors leak air and cause the noise"
William D., TX (2012 Mazda 3 Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"When it is windy, which is alot where I live, you can really hear the wind in this car. Not very well constructed in that respect"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Mazda 3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"tire pressure sensing nice idea but between ice cold etc. they just don't seem too reliable and seeing yellow tire light makes you worry"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Mazda 3 Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)