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 roads- and so many death by drowning in the car... Not talking about inconvenience of having to get out from the car to pay tolls and get thru gated community entrance. Mechanics in the dealership are saying, that this model of mazda has this problem and they cannot do more, because even if they would put new rubber seals or door, it would be doing the same. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
1996 Mazda MX-3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Mazda MX-3 with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1995 has 10.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical MX-3 year, for its age
#257 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Mazda MX-3 problems
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No recalls for the 1996 Mazda MX-3
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Mazda MX-3. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1996 Mazda MX-3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 cause a severe crash. The vehicle has not been inspected and he is in the process of taking it back to the dealer and calling the manufacturer. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 1,150.
Mazda MX-3: every year compared
All MX-3 years1996 Mazda MX-3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Mazda MX-3 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 362 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Mazda Protege | 73 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Mazda B-Series | 58 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 29 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 21 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1996 Mazda Millenia | 18 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Mazda MX-6 | 15 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Mazda Miata | 3 | 1 | C | 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 1996 Mazda MX-3
Does the 1996 Mazda MX-3 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mazda MX-3?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Mazda MX-3 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 7, 2009 and the latest on August 8, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Mazda MX-3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 1996 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