- The problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
- The risk
- If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Mazda MX3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 Mazda MX3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2015 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MX3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 Mazda MX3 recalls 3
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
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front seat automatic shoulder belts. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly can become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
- The risk
- A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the passive shoulder belt assembly with a modified one (with additional dust lip) in vehicles which have experienced a problem. In vehicles in which the automatic shoulder belt functions properly, the rails will be inspected and replaced with modified rails if they exceed the inspection criteria.
- 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mazda MX3: every year compared
All MX3 years1992 Mazda MX3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Mazda MX3 | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1992 Mazda Protege | 65 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda MPV | 61 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda MX-3 | 47 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 929 | 36 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 626 | 19 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda 323 | 15 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Mazda B-2200 | 13 | 0 | - | 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 1992 Mazda MX3
Does the 1992 Mazda MX3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1992 Mazda MX3: switch (October 2015); webbing (November 1997); 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.
How many complaints has the 1992 Mazda MX3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 Mazda MX3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mazda MX3 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 MX3 years have the most complaints?
1991 (1), 1999 (1). See every Mazda MX3 year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Mazda MX3 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