1995 Mazda MX-3
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
5 of 10 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bagd during a frontal impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-24
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision the passenger airbag deployed but the drivers did not. Please describe. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-17
When in accident passenger side air bag compartment lid hit windshield when air bag deployed and shattered. Please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-04
Suspension
3 of 10 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing coil springs and front.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1995 Mazda MX-3. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. He removed the passenger side front tire and noticed that the coil spring had failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-27
Structure
1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Equipment
1 of 10 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1997-09-15Suspension97V116000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…
Remedy: 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…
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1998-03-03Recall queryClosed 1998-11-16 Front coil spring fracture
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mazda MX-3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V116000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Mazda MX-3 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mazda MX-3?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda MX-3 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.