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1992–1995 · 4 model years

Mazda MX-3 recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 128 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199354 complaints
Most recalls19933 recalls
Crashes reported16in owner complaints
Injuries reported130 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0153045601992: 45 complaints, 3 recalls1993: 54 complaints, 3 recalls1994: 19 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 10 complaints, 1 recalls1992199319941995
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1995 MX-3—20–28 mpg1106030
1994 MX-3—20–28 mpg1197040
1993 MX-3—20–27 mpg3542150
1992 MX-3—20–28 mpg3451010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Seat belts63
  • Suspension22
  • Air bags15
  • Electrical system14
  • Power train8
  • Visibility5
  • Service brakes, hydraulic5
  • Vehicle speed control4