1993 MAZDA MX3
3 recalls, 67 complaints - 26 TSBs
15V674000 Oct 19, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
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 co... Read more
Consequence
If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
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. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
97V211000 Nov 18, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, THE RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED WITH MODIFIED RAILS IF THEY EXCEED THE I... Read more
97V116000 Jul 22, 1997
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FOR THE LIFT OF THE VEHICLE. IF OWNERS HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPAIR OR REP... Read more
Complaint Statistics
67 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 17 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
May 29, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC BELT DOES NOT WORK. CAN ONLY USE LAP BELT. HAD DEALERSHIP CORRECT DURING INITIAL RECALL BUT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM THEN. YEARS LATER PROBLEM BEGAN AND MAZDA WILL NOT CORRECT. SEAT BELT KEEPS MOVING BACK AND FORTH IN TRACK AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. I HAVE TO REMOVE FUSE BECA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2017
Incident date: Mar 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. T... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2016
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 4, 2011
Incident date: Feb 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE MOTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT FAILED AND LOCKED WHEN SHE OPENED THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER; NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXI... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 29, 2011
Incident date: Apr 26, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT LATCH. IN ADDITION, THE SHOULDER STRAP WOULD NOT COME RESTRAIN OVER THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ONLY THE LAP BELT WAS OPERABLE. THE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 17, 2010
Incident date: Mar 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME STUCK IN THE BACK POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT PRESSED THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON TO GET OUT OF THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE C... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Nov 2, 2009
Incident date: Oct 30, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BECAME JAMMED IN THE RAIL. THE CONDITION RENDERED THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL # 97V211000( SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING). ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 10, 2009
Incident date: Feb 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE AND CAU... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 22, 2008
Incident date: Jul 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V211000 (SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING) IN JANUARY 15, 2002. RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CABLE AND RETRACTOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 14, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT CORD CAME OFFTRACK. THE DEALER IS CHARGING OVER $1,000 FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RECALL WAS PREVIOUSLY REPARIED ON THE VEHICLE IN LATE 2000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,200.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
May 2, 2006
Incident date: May 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT. IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE SEAT BELTS THE CONTACT HAS TO REACH AROUND TO THE BACK SEAT. AN NHTSA RECALL, # 97V211000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FIVE TIMES CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING HOWEVER... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 2, 2005
Incident date: Apr 14, 2005
DT: 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 72803 IN APRIL 2005 CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS WERE REPAIRED IN APRIL 2005. THE SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED AT LEAST 3 TIMES SINCE THEY WERE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN BACK 3 TIMES AND THEY COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ... Read more
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 24, 2005
Incident date: Jul 19, 2003
EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR IT SEEMS ALL WE'VE HAD TO DO IS RELPLACE PARTS. WE HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM THE START. UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN OUR CAR WAS FAILING TO GO AND GETTING STUCK EVEY TIME WE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, I GOT THE IDEA THAT IT WASN'T HOW I WAS HANDILING IT, THAT THEIR WAS A MANU. PR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 24, 2005
Incident date: Jul 19, 2003
EVER SINCE I GOT MY CAR IT SEEMS ALL WE'VE HAD TO DO IS RELPLACE PARTS. WE HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM THE START. UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN OUR CAR WAS FAILING TO GO AND GETTING STUCK EVEY TIME WE CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, I GOT THE IDEA THAT IT WASN'T HOW I WAS HANDILING IT, THAT THEIR WAS A MANU. PR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 30, 2004
Incident date: Jun 10, 2004
REPLACED DISTIRBUTOR. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Aug 27, 2004
Incident date: May 25, 2004
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND REPAIRS DONE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK BILLION MAZDA OF SIOUX FALLS ORDERED A NEW AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ASSY PROBLEM FIXED. *TC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 30, 2003
WHILE USING THE HEADLIGHTS CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY WAS POOR DUE TO THE LENS BEING DISCOLORED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 21, 2001
Incident date: May 21, 2001
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 97V116000 FIXED. DEALER DID RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THEN ADVISED CONSUMER THAT SEATBELT SENSOR WAS BROKEN. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT PRIOR TO RECALL SEATBELTS WERE JUST FINE.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Sep 13, 2000
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 ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 11, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
97V211000/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL: DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL BECAUSE MOTORBELT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO OPERATE. DEALER INFORMED THAT SEAT BELT MUST FAIL TO OPERATE BEFORE THEY CAN REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT IT IS SAFETY HAZARD NOT TO FIX THE BEL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 22, 2000
WHENEVER APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENL THEY WOULD LOCK UP EACH TIME. BRAKES WOULD WORK FINE WHEN NOT APPLIED SUDDENLY. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK THEM OUT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jul 20, 2000
RECALL 97V211000. DEALER JOHN MAZDA, 105 NE 78TH VACOUVER, WA 98665, 360-574-1131, FIXED THE RECALL. WHILE WEARING THE SHOULDER BELT IT LOCKED UP, CAUSES DISCOMFORT TO THE DRIVER WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 30, 2000
WE HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR AFTER PURCHASE. THE CAR WAS TRADED FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEN PURCHASED BY A WHOLESALER WHO THEN SOLD IT TO US. AFTER TWO WEEKS OWNING THE CAR IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIRS, WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DONE AN... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Nov 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 7, 1999
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RESTRAINT IS STUCK MIDWAY ON THE RAIL WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION IF A WRECK WERE TO OCCUR. THE POWER SUNROOF OPENS ALL THE WAY BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. IT REQUIRES A MANUAL CRANK IN ORDER TO CLOSE IT. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 7, 1999
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT RESTRAINT IS STUCK MIDWAY ON THE RAIL WHICH IS A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION IF A WRECK WERE TO OCCUR. THE POWER SUNROOF OPENS ALL THE WAY BUT WILL NOT CLOSE. IT REQUIRES A MANUAL CRANK IN ORDER TO CLOSE IT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS, SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
AIR BAGS
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS, SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
AIR BAGS
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS. SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO PASSENGERS. SAFETY HARNESS FOR THE SHOULDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR CAUSING PASSENGER TO BE THROWN AROUND THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 9, 1999
FUEL INJECTION DISTRIBUTOR STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, CV BOOTS BROKE OFF. A CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jul 14, 1999
Incident date: Jul 9, 1999
FUEL INJECTION DISTRIBUTOR STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, CV BOOTS BROKE OFF. A CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS REPLACED THREE OR FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 11, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
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
SEAT BELTS
May 18, 1999
THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAS JAMMED IN THE RAIL, CAUSING THE SHOULDER BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 97V211000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
MY CAR WAS WANTING TO STALL AT STOP LIGHTS. I BROGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE ORDERED A PART FOR THE VEHICLE (I BELIEVE IT WAS AN INTAKE VALVE) AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK IN A COUPLE DAYS. WHEN I BROGHT THE VEHICLE BACK, HE CALLED TO TELL ME THE INTAKE VALVE WAS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS. I HAD AN ELE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
MY CAR WAS WANTING TO STALL AT STOP LIGHTS. I BROGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC, HE ORDERED A PART FOR THE VEHICLE (I BELIEVE IT WAS AN INTAKE VALVE) AND ASKED ME TO COME BACK IN A COUPLE DAYS. WHEN I BROGHT THE VEHICLE BACK, HE CALLED TO TELL ME THE INTAKE VALVE WAS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS. I HAD AN ELE... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Mar 15, 1998
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V22600. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE TOOLS TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 23, 1998
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL #97V211000. THE DEALER ONLY INSPECTED THE SHOULDER BELTS, THEY DIDN'T REPLACE ANYTHING. THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS STILL NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 8, 1999
Incident date: Oct 23, 1998
RECALL 97V211000, AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL. CONTACTED THE DEALER IN OCT. 23, 1998. AS OF NOW THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THE SHOUDLER BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER IS HIXSON AUTO PLACE, 2506 MACARTHER DRIVE, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301, PHONE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OCCURED IN AN ACCIDENT. OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Feb 10, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1998
LEFT REAR CALIPER WAS REPLACED 7/98, RIGHT REAR CALIPER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED 2/99. I HEARD THAT THERE MIGHT BE SOME RECALL ON THE REAR CALIPER'S FOR MAZDA'S PRE '95. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 16, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
SEATBELT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SEATBELT TO TIGHTEN TOO HARD. OCCUPANT TOOK OFF THE SEATBELT WHICH WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IF THE SEATBELT IS NOT IN USED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
SEAT BELTS
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Nov 26, 1998
WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE THE AUTOMACTIC SHOULDER BELTS DON'T WORK AND WON'T MOVE AT ALL. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE SHOULDER BELST STILL WON'T WORK. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Nov 24, 1998
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
SHOULDER BELT FAILED DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, COMPONENT RECALLED BUT NOTICE NEVER RECIEVED.
SEAT BELTS
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Oct 23, 1998
RECALL # 97V211000 MAZDA/AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL; DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO PERFORM PART OF RECALL WORK. DEALER STATED THE SYTEM NEEDS A CONTROL MODULE WHICH IS NOT PART OF RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Nov 9, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. THE AUTOMATIC BELTS STOP IN THE MIDDLE AND DO NOT COME ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE SAFETY DEFECT IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 97V211000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 28, 1998
Incident date: Jul 25, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER REPLACED FAULTY DISTRIBUTOR. *AK *TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Apr 10, 1998
FRONT SPRING COIL FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 10, 1998
FRONT SPRING COIL FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 2, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION HOLD BUTTON LOCKS TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AND REQUIRES UP-SHIFTING FROM GEAR AT WHICH HOLD IS ENGAGED. WITH TRANSMISSION IN "D" AND HAVING AUTOMATICALLY UPSHIFTED INTO OVERDRIVE, HOLD LIGHT WILL FLASH AND TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT, CAUSING A SUDDEN/RADICAL SLOWDOWN.
SEAT BELTS
May 27, 1997
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED TWICE.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 MAZDA MX3
26 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
0900716
Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
0102504
Jul 21, 2004
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0902604
Jul 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
00299
Jul 16, 1999
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
EXPERIENCING POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *TT
00598
Nov 4, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCEING A METALLIC TAPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT ( REAR ) CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST CAM AREA. *YC
01098
Oct 14, 1998
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC SHIFTING, O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AS A RESULT OF THE VALVE BODY HARNESS (TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT) BEING PINCHED BY A METAL CLIP WHICH IS ATTACH
00998
Sep 30, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SELECTOR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. *YC
00998
Sep 30, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING A/T SELECTOR LEVER HARD TO OPERATE. *YC
01198
May 28, 1998
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC
00198
Apr 15, 1998
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
97102302097
Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
97102300397
Oct 23, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC
970716006/97
Jul 16, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DESCRIPTIONS OF TYPICAL ENGINE NOISES. *YC
004/97B
May 19, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW
008/97
May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T
Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G
Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G
Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
B006/95
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE IDLE VIBRATION IN D RANGE. *TW
H002/95
Apr 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN
B006/95
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
B007/95
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
H002/95
Mar 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CLUTCH SQUEALING NOISE. *TW
S009/95
Feb 1, 1995
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
HINGE HOLDER BREAKAGE. *TW
F003/95
Jan 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
HARD START WITH COLD ENGINE. *TW
S021/94R
Nov 1, 1994
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FROZEN DOOR/HATCH LOCK CYLINDERS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA MX3
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ98001
Opened: Mar 3, 1998 , Closed: Nov 16, 1998
FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94075
Opened: Oct 12, 1994 , Closed: Dec 21, 1994
ALTERNATOR FIRES
There is no summary currently available
MAZDA MX3 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MAZDA MX3 across all model years (1992, 1993).
6
Total Recalls
122
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths