2012 Mazda MAZDA2 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,173miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,173 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my Mazda 2 new from ricart Mazda, and take it there for service. As I drive at a steady speed, the traction control lamp and engine lamps light and stays lit. When this happens, I cannot accelerate. The car idles higher, just less than 2000 rpms. I must turn off the ignition and restart the engine. Once restarted, the traction control lamp is no longer lit, but the engine lamp remains lit. The car then responds normally. I have taken it to the dealer twice, they say the engine code is p2299. The dealer (ricart) states they cannot duplicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566986, filed 2014-03, 15,173 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037899Sep 11, 2026DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS…
- 11034447Jun 19, 2026This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-061/25 12/17/25 DESCRIPTION If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g…
- 11026917Dec 17, 2025If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 11007019Aug 15, 2024If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10244679Oct 11, 2023If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 10237216May 24, 2023If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 10232299Feb 28, 2023Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10226924Nov 14, 2022If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by…
- 10217209Jul 18, 2022In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA2
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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