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Model year

1995 Mazda MX-3

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Dec 11, 1995 to Jun 27, 2007.

Recalls (1)Complaints (10)Investigations (1)Bulletins (27)
Recall campaigns covering this model year125k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1010.0 times the median 1995 vehicle
Severity index60.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX-3 peaked in 1996, with 6 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0246199561998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX-3 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
5
Suspension
3
Electrical system
1
Equipment
1
Brakes
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 1995 Mazda MX-3

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1995 Mazda MX-3
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
97V-116Jul 22, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana,…Suspension25,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1995 Mazda MX-3

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jun 27, 2007Failure Jun 1, 2006130,000 milesDuluth, MNCoil springs

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 10194745
  2. Filed Jul 16, 1998Failure Jan 25, 1996Millwakie, WIAir conditioner, Body, 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

    NHTSA complaint 825510
  3. Filed Aug 23, 1997Failure Sep 1, 1996Jupiter, FLService brakes, Foundation components

    BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

    NHTSA complaint 521296
  4. Filed Dec 16, 1996Failure Nov 1, 1996Boston, MAAir bagsCrash2 injured

    NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING HEAD ON COLLISION WITH UTILITY POLE.

    NHTSA complaint 513864
  5. Filed Dec 13, 1996Failure Nov 19, 1996Troutdale, ORFrontalCrash

    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

    NHTSA complaint 806329
  6. Filed Dec 10, 1996Failure Nov 26, 1996LA Mirada, CAFrontCrash

    DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 25MPH, MAKING A RIGHT, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE FAULTY SUSPENSION, IMPACT 12:00, AND FLIPPED OVER. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 806131
  7. Filed Sep 24, 1996Failure Aug 9, 1996Granite, ILFrontalCrash

    NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGD DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 801737
  8. Filed Jan 17, 1996Failure Jan 11, 1996South Haven, MSFrontalCrash

    THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

    NHTSA complaint 977705
  9. Filed Jan 4, 1996Failure Sep 20, 1995North Lauder, FLFrontalCrash1 injured

    WHEN IN ACCIDENT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT LID HIT WINDSHIELD WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND SHATTERED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

    NHTSA complaint 977408
  10. Filed Dec 11, 1995Failure May 1, 1995Keene, NHElectrical system

    WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED ELECTRICAL ITEMS WOULD DIM. GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT

    NHTSA complaint 976431
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • RQ98001 Recall query, Suspension
    FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE
    Opened Mar 3, 1998, closed Nov 16, 1998 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

27 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 0900716 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Speedometer replacement procedure
  • MT-002-22 Feb 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Radio Unlocking Codes.
  • 09-009-19-3566 Jan 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal…
  • 09-034-18-3430a Oct 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal…
  • 09-034-18-3430 Aug 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal…
  • 09-035-17-3080 Aug 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal…
  • 09-034-14-2956 Aug 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:•MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.•WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.•THIS P…
  • 0102504 Jul 21, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
  • 0902604 Jul 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
  • 01098 Oct 14, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC SHIFTING, O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AS A RESULT OF THE VALVE BODY HARNESS (TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT) BEING PINCHED BY A METAL CLIP WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE TRANSMI…
  • 01299 Aug 23, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT REGARDING PAINT DAMAGE - IRON PARTICLES / INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT / ACID RAIN. *TT
  • 00299 Jul 16, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *TT
  • 00998 Sep 30, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SELECTOR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. *YC
  • 00198 Apr 15, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
  • 00998 Sep 30, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION REGARDING A/T SELECTOR LEVER HARD TO OPERATE. *YC
  • 00198 Feb 16, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO TACH NEEDLE WHICH IS STUCK ON WRONG SIDE OF STOPPER PIN. *YC
  • 00598 Apr 22, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC
  • 00198 Feb 16, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    COMPLAINTS OF TACH NEEDLE STUCK ON WRONG SIDE OF STOPPER PIN. *YC
  • 97102302097 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
  • 007/97T Apr 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
  • 012/97T Jun 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TACH NEEDLE STUCK ON WRONG SIDE OF STOPPER PIN. *TW
  • 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
  • 004/97B May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW
  • 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
  • 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
  • 002/97U Feb 7, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    RATTLING/BUZZING NOISE DURING A/C OPERATION. *TW
  • S009/95 Feb 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HINGE HOLDER BREAKAGE. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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