Mazda Mx3 1995
Model Mx3 made in 1995 by Mazda got 12 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V116000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 08/01/1991 to 08/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 25000 | 09/15/1997 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 07/22/1997 | 07/30/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Notes:owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 004/97B | 05/19/1997 | 52498 | Partial engine replacement (pcv system modification). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 002/97U | 02/07/1997 | 001/96U | 52484 | Rattling/buzzing noise during a/c operation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00198 | 02/16/1998 | 01297 | 603875 | Subject pertaining to tach needle which is stuck on wrong side of stopper pin. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
| 00198 | 02/16/1998 | 600334 | Complaints of tach needle stuck on wrong side of stopper pin. *yc | 05/11/1998 | |
| 012/97T | 06/19/1997 | 52509 | Tach needle stuck on wrong side of stopper pin. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 00998 | 09/30/1998 | 603890 | Information regarding a/t selector lever hard to operate. *yc | 03/09/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 01098 | 10/14/1998 | 6092410 | 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 | 12/07/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 00998 | 09/30/1998 | 00998 | 603992 | Automatic transaxle selector lever is difficult to operate. *yc | 03/15/1999 |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 00598 | 04/22/1998 | 603854 | Information regarding seat belt extenders. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 00299 | 07/16/1999 | P00896 | 605988 | Experiencing popping noise from front brake caliper during slow speed braking. *tt | 08/04/1999 |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00198 | 04/15/1998 | 00194 | 603891 | Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 01299 | 08/23/1999 | 608126 | Subject regarding paint damage - iron particles / industrial fallout / acid rain. *tt | 11/05/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| S009/95 | 02/01/1995 | 39753 | Hinge holder breakage. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | ||||||
| RQ98001 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 03/03/1998 | 11/16/1998 | FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE | 97V116000 | |
| Corrosive pits can develop on the surface of the front suspension coil springs.repeated cyclic compression and extension of the spring can cause eventual fracture of the coil spring and a front tire could be punctured from contact with the broken coil spring. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| No deployment of air bags during head on collision with utility pole. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 11/19/1996 | 0 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| 08/09/1996 | 2 | 11/25/1995 | |
| No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bagd during a frontal impact. *ak | |||
| 01/11/1996 | |||
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision the passenger airbag deployed but the drivers did not. please describe. tt | |||
| 09/20/1995 | |||
| When in accident passenger side air bag compartment lid hit windshield when air bag deployed and shattered. please describe details. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| When brakes were applied electrical items would dim. give more details. tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/25/1996 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| Brakes lock up when driving in rain, causing loss of control. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/25/1996 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/25/1996 | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle at speed of 25mph, making a right, vehicle went out of control due faulty suspension, impact 12:00, and flipped over. *ak | |||