1995 Mazda MX-3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-3 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mazda MX-3. That is the most of any MX-3 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mazda MX-3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 30% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mazda MX-3 recalls (1)
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Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: 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 suspension coil spring. Repeated use can eventually cause the coil spring to break and a tire could be punctured from contact with the broken coil spring.
Risk: This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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 vehicle. If owners have already paid for the repair or replacement of these front coil springs, due to road salt damage, mazda will reimburse these owners for reasonable expenses.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front coil spring fracture (RQ98001) — opened Mar 3, 1998, closed Nov 16, 1998, led to recall 97V116000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
Brakes lock up when driving in rain, causing loss of control.
No deployment of air bags during head on collision with utility pole.
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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda MX-3?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mazda MX-3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mazda MX-3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MX-3 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.