Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 Mazda MX-3 peaked in 2009, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1996 Mazda MX-3
Body and fuel not decoded, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Apr 7, 2009 to Aug 8, 2013.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 1996 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1996 Mazda MX-3 name lighting
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1996 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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1996 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 8, 2013Failure Jun 1, 200940,000 milesDelray Beach, FLPower window devices and controls
WINDOWS CANNOT OPEN IN HOT WEATHER. DEALER'S SERVICE MECHANICS ALWAYS JUST CLEAN THE RUBBER SEAL TRACT AND LUBRICATE IT, AND SO DO WE. WINDOWS GET STUCK AGAIN AFTER 3 DAYS. IT'S DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT, ONE CANNOT GET OUT THRU THE WINDOW. THERE ARE SO MANY CANALS NEXT TO SOUTH FLORIDA ROADS- AND SO MANY DEATH BY DROWNING IN THE CAR... NOT TALKING ABOUT INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING TO GET OUT FROM THE CAR TO PAY TOLLS AND GET THRU GATED COMMUNITY ENTRANCE. MECHANICS IN THE DEALERSHIP ARE SAYING, THAT THIS MODEL OF MAZDA HAS THIS PROBLEM AND THEY CANNOT DO MORE, BECAUSE EVEN IF THEY WOULD PUT NEW RUBBER SEALS OR DOOR, IT WOULD BE DOING THE SAME. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10534358 - Filed Apr 7, 2009Failure Mar 30, 2009300 milesOlathe, KSExterior lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MX-3 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE DIMLY LIT. AS A RESULT, VEHICLES IN THE REAR COULD NOT SEE THE LIGHTS UNTIL THEY WERE CLOSE UP ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE LIGHTS ARE POORLY ILLUMINATED AND COULD CAUSE A SEVERE CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AND HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND CALLING THE MANUFACTURER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,150.
NHTSA complaint 10264362
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 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 - 09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020 · 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 dealerâ™s responsibility to comply with Federa… - 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 - 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
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.