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Mazda MX-3 Electrical problems by year

11 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MX-3's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest MX-3 electrical complaints

1993 Mazda MX-3Electrical systemFire

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mazda mx3. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and the battery caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact called north kansas city mazda (located in north kansas city, mo) who stated that they would retrieve the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was never picked up. The vehicle was not diagnosed or...

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repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11012643
1992 Mazda MX-3Electrical system

Tl* the contact owned a 1992 mazda mx3. The contact smelled an abnormal burning odor and noticed sparks coming from the steering column near the ignition. In addition, the contact noticed white smoke coming from the steering column. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was turned off and the sparks stopped. The vehicle was repaired; however, they sold the vehicle to be salvaged. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10888982
1993 Mazda MX-3Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mazda mx3. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10838633
1992 Mazda MX-3Electrical system

While driving at 35 mph vehicle stalled without warning. No sparks were coming from the distributor to the plugs.*Ak

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 10041896
1992 Mazda MX-3Electrical system

Ongoing problem with engine flooding. When occurring, consumer would have to remove the 30 amp fuse for fuel injectors, and try to stop the flood. Replaced the fuse and started again. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that is was the only way to correct the problem for now. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 857531
1992 Mazda MX-3Engine & coolingElectrical system

While driving at any speed vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. Common problem. Dlr replaced distributor., But problem persisted. Please provide further information. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 847800
1993 Mazda MX-3Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

My car was wanting to stall at stop lights. I broght it to my mechanic, he ordered a part for the vehicle (i believe it was an intake valve) and asked me to come back in a couple days. When I broght the vehicle back, he called to tell me the intake valve was the least of my problems. I had an electrical fire under the hood, which had melted the fuse box! Luckily I was not driving the vehicle at the time of fire. My mechanic stated the cause of this electrical fire to be the cooling fan. I had the cooling fan,...

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wiring, wiring harness, intake valve and a water pump replaced. When I got the car out of the shop, a week later the hold button started to flash on and off. This was determined to be a swith, which a had replaced. Approx. 2 Weeks later the transmission started slipping, I brought the car to aamco and there we found metal in the pan. I told him I would bring the car back in a few days for repairs, a quarter mile from aamco the car just would not move. The transmission had ceased to work. I had the car in to mazda dealer 7/98 for transmission flush.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 706117
1993 Mazda MX-3Electrical system

While driving the vehicle engine shuts down, causing vehicle to stall. Dealer replaced faulty distributor. *Ak *tt

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 825925
1992 Mazda MX-3Electrical system

While driving vehicle engine cuts off, causing loss of power steering and other vehicle components. Dealer stated possible computer malfunction. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 819120
1995 Mazda MX-3Electrical system

When brakes were applied electrical items would dim. Give more details. Tt

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 976431

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