1995 MAZDA MX-3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 MAZDA MX-3
The 1995 MAZDA MX-3 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3, potentially affecting up to 25,000 vehicles.
Recall 97V116000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
| 25,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WASHINGTON, DC. IN AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, CORROSIVE PITS CAN DEVELOP ON THE SURFACE OF THE FRONT...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GUARD ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE. IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING THE RECALL CAMPAIGN, MAZDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FOR THE LIFT OF THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MAZDA MX-3. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. HE REMOVED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED. HIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 97V116000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). THE CONTACT FEELS THAT IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED BECAUSE HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 145,222 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING HEAD ON COLLISION WITH UTILITY POLE.
CONSUMER HAVE BEEN CONTINUALLY EXPRIENCING SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. REPLACED TIRE EVERY 3000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ALLOW DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR UNKNOWN REASON. *AK
CONSUMER HAVE BEEN CONTINUALLY EXPRIENCING SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. REPLACED TIRE EVERY 3000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ALLOW DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR UNKNOWN REASON. *AK
CONSUMER HAVE BEEN CONTINUALLY EXPRIENCING SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. REPLACED TIRE EVERY 3000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ALLOW DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR UNKNOWN REASON. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 MAZDA MX-3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0102504 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
002/97U — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
RATTLING/BUZZING NOISE DURING A/C OPERATION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MAZDA MX-3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA MX-3
- 1992 MAZDA MX-3 — 1 complaint
- 1993 MAZDA MX-3 — 2 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA MX-3 — 20 complaints
- 1995 MAZDA MX-3 (current)
- 1996 MAZDA MX-3 — 2 complaints
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