Mazda Mx-3 1993

• Recall 110625 [USA]: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
  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 conductive and overheat.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 13671 [USA]: A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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 inspection criteria.
  owner notification began march 31, 1998 and will be completed by august 1998.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.

• Recall 14109 [USA]: This condition increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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: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.

• Recall R/1997/054 [UK]: Fracture of front suspension coil spring
  There is a possibility that the front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre.
  affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of a protector which would prevent a broken coil spring from penetrating the tyre.

• Recall 2015489 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the ignition switch.

• Recall 1997134 [Canada]: Suspension
  In areas of high road salt use (all provinces east of the manitoba border), corrosive pits may develop on the surface of the front suspension coil springs. This could eventually cause the coil spring to break at a point 1.0 to 1.5 inches from the bottom of the coil spring. This could cause a tire to be punctured from contact with the broken spring. Correction: dealers will install guard assemblies which will prevent a broken coil spring from contacting a tire.

• Recall 1994138 [Canada]: Electrical
  Note: vehicles equipped with v6 engines. Water and road salt can enter the alternator through a production pin hole in the bus bar possibly creating an electrical short circuit between the bus bar and the alternator heat shield. This condition could cause overheating and result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and a modified heat shield will be installed if the vehicle was operated in areas of high road salt use.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Front coil spring fracture investigation as of 19980303

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• Auto restraint system fail investigation as of 19941130

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• Alternator fires investigation as of 19941012

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I bought a 1993 mazda mx3 base 4 cylinder and it was making a clunking noise when i turn the wheel which was found out to be a broken coil spring on my passenger side, it is the factory strut and spring assembly.

I bought a 1993 mazda mx3 base 4 cylinder and it was making a clunking noise when i turn the wheel which was found out to be a broken coil spring on my passenger side, it is the factory strut and spring assembly.

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. The contact called north kansas city mazda (located in north kansas city, mo) who stated that they would retrieve the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was never picked up. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v674000 (electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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 contact was informed of recall 97v211000 (seat belts: front: webbing). The contact was told by the dealer that he had to have the door latch switch repaired before the recall repair could be performed. He was also told that the wiring needed to be inspected but he would be charged for it. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000 and the current mileage was approximately 149,000.

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). Since the remedy was performed the manufacturer will not provide a second repair free of charge. The current and failure mileages were 117,000. Updated 11/09/09 *bf updated 11/09/09

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 caused it to explode. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v116000 (suspension: front: springs: coil springs); therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The contact will have the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.

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 because it is constant.

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 side seat belt was repaired; therefore, the recall was closed. The contact will need to replace the seat belt on his own. He is arguing with the manufacturer that the recall stated that both seat belts should be replaced. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 197,000.

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.

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 failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 06/01/11*lj updated 06/10/11

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mazda mx-3. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to function properly. An independent mechanic ordered the seat belt replacement kit and replaced the part years ago, but the seat belts failed to secure and retract after the repair. Browning mazda (18827 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, (562) 924-1414) indicated that they would not replace the part for nhtsa campaign number: 97v211000 (seat belts) because the oem seat belts had been repaired by an outside source. The dealer indicated that the seat belt kit was no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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 approximately 99,000.

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, the recall did not remedy the problem. The first time the recall was performed was in 2004. The last time was approximately six months ago. The dealership and the manufacturer instructed the contact to bring the vehicle back in. The contact will not return the vehicle for service due to the location of the dealership.

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. They asked the consumer to bring the vehicle back for a fourth time. This started out with the passenger side and then on both sides. The seat belts were automatic shoulder belts, and they would not release automatically and must be released manually. *ak (12/01/05) refer to recall campaign# 97v211000. The problem recurred two more times in the driver's seat. Currently the seat belts do not automatically open, trapping both the consumer and passenger. The recall repairs were made but the consumer still experience problems. *sc

Replaced distirbutor. *jb

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

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. Problem. I saw many complaints about this make on the transmission, and i don't think i should pay anymore to get it replaced. Everytime i try to put on the gas it fails to accelerate. Now it makes a clicking noise everytime i press the gas.

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. Problem. I saw many complaints about this make on the transmission, and i don't think i should pay anymore to get it replaced. Everytime i try to put on the gas it fails to accelerate. Now it makes a clicking noise everytime i press the gas.

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

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 not let mechanic keep guessing.*ak

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 belt right away. *yh

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 and was still under warranty. This mechanic fixed it free of charge under the warranty, but took over a month to fix it, and saying he was only obligated to get it running like the first guy asked him to do in the beginning. Within two weeks the transmission was out again. We then took it to the mazda place locally in town who informed us they did not rebuild transmission, but sent us to a reputuable transmission mechanic. We spent $1700 to repair the problem. The car was back in the shop on five different occasions with them always repairing it, but within two months the car would be back in the shop again. I tried contacting mazda corporation for some help on this problem; maybe there was something this guy was missing, but to no avail, nobody would help me. Then in december of 1999 we took the car to another transmission dealership to solve more transmission problems. That was another $2000 expended for this transmission. It is now may 2000 and the car is back in the same shop with more transmission problems and they are now saying it needs to be replaced again. I am of course questioning them about this, why?? How can this be?? This guy with transpro transmission is telling me that mazda should have had a recall on this car; that the transmission they installed in this car was way too small for it; that it was the size that should be installed in a escort type vehicle; and that is why mazda quit making the car to begin with. He feels we have some kind of class action suit on this. Please help with any knowledge you might have in this area. Thank you !

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

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

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

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

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 electrical fire under the hood, which had melted the fuse box! Luckily i was not driving the vehicle at the time of fire. My mechanic stated the cause of this electrical fire to be the cooling fan. I had the cooling fan, wiring, wiring harness, intake valve and a water pump replaced. When i got the car out of the shop, a week later the hold button started to flash on and off. This was determined to be a swith, which a had replaced. Approx. 2 weeks later the transmission started slipping, i brought the car to aamco and there we found metal in the pan. I told him i would bring the car back in a few days for repairs, a quarter mile from aamco the car just would not move. The transmission had ceased to work. I had the car in to mazda dealer 7/98 for transmission flush.

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

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

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

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

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 # 3184480871. Please provide further information. *ak

While driving the vehicle engine shuts down, causing vehicle to stall. Dealer replaced faulty distributor. *ak *tt

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

Shoulder belt failed during vehicle collision, component recalled but notice never recieved.

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.

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

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.

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.

Throttle body failure. *sd

Driver side lap/shoulder will not retract, wiring in the track came loose. *ak

Consumer was driving with passenger in car and the seat belt locked up on consumer when car was turn off . Tt

Vehiclel stalled 4 times. Tt

Driver air bag did not deploy during front end collision. Tt

Driver involved in a major accident and air bag did not deploy. Please describe details. *ak

Automatic driver and passenger side seatbelts are malfunctioning. Tt

Brakes are failing and the car accelerates at the same time. Please describe details. Tt

Lease car brand new car in the shop replace transmission for time first one that in a year second only a week three that about two months. Tt

Front spring coil failed, causing front end noise prior to recall. Also front seat belts failed prior to recall.

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

Motorized seat belt failed twice.

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

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

While using the headlights consumer noticed that headlights visibility was poor due to the lens being discolored. *ak