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Mazda MX-3 Engine problems by year

4 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MX-3's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest MX-3 engine complaints

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
1994 Mazda MX-3Engine & cooling

When level in fuel tank is low, rpms high, and going around corner, engine suddenly loses power momentarily. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 707696
1993 Mazda MX-3Engine & cooling

While driving car stalls for no reason, in order to restart you need to put in park turn the key off and back on. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 707461

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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