1995 Mazda MX-3

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 5 of 10 complaints (50%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 2 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category19951996vs. 1995 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,250–3,1002,150–3,100
Combined MPG20–2820–29
City / Highway MPG18–25 / 25–3418–26 / 25–34
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)317–444306–444
Complaints filed102Not compared
Recalls issued10Not compared
Crash-involved complaints60Not compared
Fire-involved complaints00Not compared
Injuries reported30Not compared
Deaths reported00Not compared
Configurations compared44

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Mazda MX-3 have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Mazda MX-3?

Airbags & Restraints: 5 of 10 NHTSA complaints (50%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Mazda MX-3 get?

EPA rates it 20–28 MPG combined across 4 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Mazda MX-3?

EPA estimates $2,250–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg$2,500355 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars25 mpg (high)34 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)$2,250 (low)317 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd61.9LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars18 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,100 (high)444 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd61.9LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg$2,850404 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical10000
Brakes10000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires31000
Airbags & Restraints55030
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · Campaign 97V116000 · Jul 30, 1997

    Defect: 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: 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.