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. His VIN is not included in recall # 97v116000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The contact feels that it should be included because he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. The current mileage is 145,222 and failure mileage was 130,000.
The worst 1995 Mazda MX3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Suspension3
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Airbags5
- Suspension3
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 replacement of these front coil springs, due to road salt damage, mazda will reimburse these owners for reasonable expenses.
Recall number 97V116000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1995 Mazda MX3
Defect investigations
Front coil spring fracture
There is no summary currently available
RQ98001
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Mazda MX3 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Radio Unlocking Codes.
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a...
- Battery test procedure requirements. tt
- Speedometer replacement procedure. tt
- Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. tt
- Experiencing popping noise from front brake caliper during slow speed braking. tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting, o/d off indicator light flashing with malfunction indicator...
1995 Mazda MX3 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22-25 | 31-34 | 25-28 |
| 1.9L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18-20 | 25-26 | 20-22 |
What 1995 Mazda MX3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer have been continually expriencing suspension problems. Replaced tire every 3000 miles. Dealer notified, but manufacturer refused to allow dealer to correct the problem for unknown reason.
Brakes lock up when driving in rain, causing loss of control.
No deployment of air bags during head on collision with utility pole.
At stop light, proceeded forward, truck making right turn, applied brakes, vehicle slid into truck, passenger's side air bag deployed, but driver's side did not; truck left scene of accident.
Driving vehicle at speed of 25mph, making a right, vehicle went out of control due faulty suspension, impact 12:00, and flipped over.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bagd during a frontal impact.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision the passenger airbag deployed but the drivers did not. Please describe. Tt
When in accident passenger side air bag compartment lid hit windshield when air bag deployed and shattered. Please describe details. Tt
When brakes were applied electrical items would dim. Give more details. Tt
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Questions about the 1995 Mazda MX3
Is the 1995 Mazda MX3 reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1995 Mazda MX3, close to a typical MX3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mazda MX3?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is suspension (3).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda MX3 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Mazda MX3 get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Mazda MX3 range from 20 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.6L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22-25 city and 31-34 highway.
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