1995 Mazda MX-3 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1995 Mazda MX-3 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).

1Recalls
10Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your MX-3?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1995 Mazda MX-3 recalls

Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Recall 97V116Jul 22, 199725,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 Mazda MX-3 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags5
Suspension3
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Equipment1
Structure1

What owners report

2007-06-27, Suspension
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.
1999-03-05, Air Bags
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING HEAD ON COLLISION WITH UTILITY POLE.
1998-07-16, Suspension
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
1997-10-09, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
1996-12-13, Air Bags
AT STOP LIGHT, PROCEEDED FORWARD, TRUCK MAKING RIGHT TURN, APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE SLID INTO TRUCK, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT; TRUCK LEFT SCENE OF ACCIDENT. *AK

1995 Mazda MX-3 questions

Does the 1995 Mazda MX-3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1995 Mazda MX-3: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda MX-3?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Suspension (3), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 Mazda MX-3 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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