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Mazda MX-3 Acceleration problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda MX-3's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.

Acceleration complaints by model year

YearAcceleration complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19921000

Latest MX-3 acceleration complaints

1993 Mazda MX-3Acceleration & cruise control

Car is wanting to stall every time I come to a stoop. Must put in neutral to keep from doing. Mechanic claimed it was throttle body carbon build up but that did not fix problem. Seems like this might be a common problem with this vehicle. I would like to know how this has been fixed in past and not let mechanic keep guessing.*Ak

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 743561
1992 Mazda MX-3Acceleration & cruise control

I have taken the car in for several check ups and inquired about the idle problem. Was told that there was nothing that could be done about it. I would just have to get use to it. Car idle will drop so low that the whole car will shudder and then the idle will pick pack up. This will continue as long as sitting still at a intersection or traffic light. Once car is in motion there is no idle problem.

Filed Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 540519

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