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2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1340516
Internal NHTSA #	10934560
Manufacurer	Mazda Motor Corp.
Brand	MAZDA
Model	MAZDASPEED3
Model Year	2012
File date	26/11/16
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Headlights voluntarily and uncontrollably flickering during routine driving straightaways, turning, or encountering bumpy road. Issue arises at varying rates of speed. Had vehicle since 2012 and never had issue. End of nov. 2016, took car in for 60,000 check-up. Dealership installed new battery. Issue began shortly thereafter. Definite safety issue and concern. While driving behind another vehicle one evening, my vehicle lights flickered and prompted the driver ahead of me to move into another lane. It gave them the impression that i was flashing lights to encourage them to move. This issue can result in potential claims of "road rage" and loss of life.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	60000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SILVER SPRING, MD
VIN pattern	JM1BL1W70C1XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	03/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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