1996 Mazda MX-3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MX-3 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mazda MX-3. That ranks 2nd out of 3 MX-3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mazda MX-3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mazda MX-3.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda MX-3?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, visibility problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mazda MX-3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.