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1995 Mazda MX3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX3, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints108 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Mazda MX3 has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags55
Suspension31
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Mazda MX3 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other MX3 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MX3 median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Mazda MX3, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURERQ98001 · closed Nov 16, 1998
    Led to recall 97V-116
In owners' words

What MX3 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Complaint 977705 · Jan 17, 1996
WHEN IN ACCIDENT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT LID HIT WINDSHIELD WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND SHATTERED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 977408 · Jan 4, 1996
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
Complaint 806329 · Dec 13, 1996

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