1992 Mazda MX3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1992 Mazda MX3, and owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1992 Mazda MX3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (electrical system)
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.
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…
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Webbing (seat belts)
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.
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,…
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Coil springs (suspension)
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…
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…
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Mazda MX3 have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 119,795 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 25, 2018 · Structure
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 27, 2016 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Mazda MX-3. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–25 / 25–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 1.6/1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mazda MX3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda MX3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Mazda MX3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Mazda MX3 | 3 | 44 |
| 1993 Mazda MX3 | 3 | 52 |
| 1999 Mazda MX3 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1992 Mazda MX3
How do I know if my 1992 Mazda MX3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1992 Mazda MX3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V674000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
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- CX-91,438 complaints
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- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.