- The 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.
- The risk
- This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Mazda MX-3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX-3 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (5) and the suspension (3). Those complaints describe 6 crashes and 3 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1997 for the coil springs. For comparison, the 1994 has 19 and the 1996 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical MX-3 year, for its age
#168 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Mazda MX-3 problems
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1995 Mazda MX-3 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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10 complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX-3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The contact feels that it should be included because he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. The current mileage is 145,222 and failure mileage was 130,000.
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
Driving vehicle at speed of 25mph, making a right, vehicle went out of control due faulty suspension, impact 12:00, and flipped over. *Ak
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bagd during a frontal impact. *Ak
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision the passenger airbag deployed but the drivers did not. Please describe. Tt
When in accident passenger side air bag compartment lid hit windshield when air bag deployed and shattered. Please describe details. Tt
When brakes were applied electrical items would dim. Give more details. Tt
Mazda MX-3: every year compared
All MX-3 years1995 Mazda MX-3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 10 | 1 | B | |
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 493 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda Millenia | 88 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda B-Series Truck | 42 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-6 | 38 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 30 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda MPV | 24 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda 323 | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1995 Mazda 929 | 3 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Mazda MX-3
Does the 1995 Mazda MX-3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Mazda MX-3: coil springs (July 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda MX-3?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (5), suspension (3), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Mazda MX-3 had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 11, 1995 and the latest on June 27, 2007. Of these, 6 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Mazda MX-3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 63 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mazda MX-3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda MX-3 years have the most complaints?
1993 (57), 1992 (47), 1994 (19). See every Mazda MX-3 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Mazda MX-3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data