2012 Mazda 3 Front Shock and Struts

Your 2012 Mazda 3 might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Front Shock and Struts you desperately need.

We currently carry 12 Front Shock and Struts to choose from for your 2012 Mazda 3, and our inventory prices range from as little as $92.99 up to $445.05.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 4 different trusted brands of Front Shock and Struts for the 2012 Mazda 3. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Don’t take our word for it – check out customer ratings and reviews to buy with confidence. We have 238 reviews on our Front Shock and Struts for the 2012 Mazda 3 from previous customers.

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Front Shock and Struts for Your 2012 Mazda 3

Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.182263)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$135.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.182264)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$135.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.72263)

OESpectrum Strut

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$106.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.82264)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$92.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.82263)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$92.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.172263)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$182.99
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe Quick-Strut strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. Assembled in Paragould, AR, they include all required components in a single unit.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT – Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN – Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY – Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MADE TO LAST – Manufactured with high-quality steel, featuring a superior tube and weld design to deliver structural integrity and durability
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL – Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING – Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, like-new steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE – Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • ASSEMBLED IN THE USA This Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas from domestic and imported components
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.72264)

OESpectrum Strut

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$106.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
See More

Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.172264)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$182.99
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe Quick-Strut strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. Assembled in Paragould, AR, they include all required components in a single unit.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT – Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN – Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY – Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MADE TO LAST – Manufactured with high-quality steel, featuring a superior tube and weld design to deliver structural integrity and durability
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL – Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING – Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, like-new steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE – Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • ASSEMBLED IN THE USA This Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas from domestic and imported components
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Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-814514)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

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$139.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
  • Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
  • Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
  • OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
  • Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
  • Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod
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KYB – Complete Corner Unit Assembly -Strut, Mount and Spring (Part No.SR4458)

Complete Corner Unit Assembly -Strut, Mount and Spring

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$199.99
A strut assembly handles vehicle weight, determines ride height, acts as the steering pivot, controls vehicle stability and can affect a vehicles electronic crash avoidance systems. As an original equipment supplier, KYB understands how your vehicle should ride, handle and perform. The KYB Strut-Plus is engineered to help restore the handling and control capabilities of your vehicle. We start with an Original Equipment (OE) Restoring KYB Strut. High carbon steel coil springs are developed considering vehicle attributes and corners weights to help make sure the ride height is restored within OE specifications.

Product Features:
  • #1 Recommended Original Equipment Replacement Choice For Asian Vehicles
  • Designed For Proper Ride Height And Original Handling Capabilities On Your Mazda 3
  • Includes A KYB Excel-G Strut, A Stronger Steel Outer Shell And KYB’S Application Specific Precision Designed Damping Valves
  • Winner Of 2018 Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product
  • Assembled In Use
  • Exact Fitment Engineered And Pre-Assembled For Professional Results
  • Features An Application Engineered KYB Spring Designed To Match The Strut, Maintain Proper Ride Height Longer And Control Weight Without Sacrificing Vehicle Ride Quality
  • Left And Right Part Numbers With Side-Specific Design And Components, As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended
  • Engineered To Help Vehicles With Electronic Safety Systems (Esc, Abs, Etc.)
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Bilstein – B6 Performance – Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000396753BIL)

B6 Performance - Strut Assembly

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$445.05
Finish: Yellow Paint Bilstein B6 Performance gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are the ideal choice for most vehicles, including full-size sedans, SUVs and trucks. These shock absorbers and struts provide improved handling and stability, without sacrificing ride comfort. Bilstein B6 Performance shock absorbers offer superior damping ability that makes them ideal for the driver who demands superior performance, while maintaining an exceptional street ride.

Product Features:
  • Monotube gas pressure construction
  • Improved safety and sportiness
  • Added traction and enhanced stability
  • Increased durability and performance while maintaining ride comfort
  • Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN for each vehicle specific application The performance of the Bilstein shocks does not decline from age, use or heat, requiring no compensating manual adjustments as with conventional multi-tube shocks.
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Bilstein – B6 Performance – Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000401087BIL)

B6 Performance - Strut Assembly

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$401.06
Finish: Yellow Paint Bilstein B6 Performance gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are the ideal choice for most vehicles, including full-size sedans, SUVs and trucks. These shock absorbers and struts provide improved handling and stability, without sacrificing ride comfort. Bilstein B6 Performance shock absorbers offer superior damping ability that makes them ideal for the driver who demands superior performance, while maintaining an exceptional street ride.

Product Features:
  • Monotube gas pressure construction
  • Improved safety and sportiness
  • Added traction and enhanced stability
  • Increased durability and performance while maintaining ride comfort
  • Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN for each vehicle specific application The performance of the Bilstein shocks does not decline from age, use or heat, requiring no compensating manual adjustments as with conventional multi-tube shocks.
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What are the most popular Front Shock and Struts for the 2012 Mazda 3?

With 4 brands you can trust, our most popular Front Shock and Struts for the 2012 Mazda 3 parts are:
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What are the best aftermarket Front Shock and Struts for the 2012 Mazda 3?

See what past customers had to say about our highest-rated Front Shock and Struts for the 2012 Mazda 3:
Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount
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Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount
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OESpectrum Strut
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Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount
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