MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mazda MX3

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1992 Mazda MX3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:27.096Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
44
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

68% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 44 complaints 1992 44 1993: 52 complaints 1993 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 44 complaints 1992 44 1993: 52 complaints 1993 1999: 1 complaint 1999
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 44 complaints 1992 44 1993: 52 complaints 1993 1999: 1 complaint 1999

1992: 44 complaints

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YearComplaints
19900
19911
199244
199352
19991

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

68% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle was impact from a 3:00 position speed 5 MPH, lap/shoulder belt retract failed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-16

Seat belt malfunction previously repaired under recall 97V211000 is recurring with same symptoms of seat belt not retracting when door is opened to exit vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-07

The side seat belt retractor came loose. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-22

Suspension

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing coil springs and front.

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While driving 55 MPH a loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-23

Electrical system

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and module.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-27

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-29

Vehicle speed control

2% · 1 report

Most commonly citing cruise control.

Structure

2% · 1 report

Most commonly citing body.

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Car has a interior frame metal problem inside the structure of the car its welds,are coming apart sheet metal,wheel wells core support,front bumper,floor rear spare tire,sheetmetal,the rust proofing was not enough on car,or they forgot to zinc coat...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-25

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-10-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Alternator fires
  2. I
    1994-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-11-26 Auto restraint system fail
  3. R
    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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  4. I
    1998-03-03Recall queryClosed 1998-11-16 Front coil spring fracture
  5. R
    1998-03-31Seat belts97V211000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  6. R
    2015-12-17Electrical system15V674000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Mazda MX3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V116000 · Suspension
  • Recall 97V211000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 15V674000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 Mazda MX3 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 1992 Mazda MX3?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mazda MX3 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.