We found the following complaints for MAZDA MX3 (1993)
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
Distirbutor replaced once.
Vehiclel stalled 4 times.tt
Replaced distirbutor.
While driving the vehicle engine shuts down, causing vehicle to stall.dealer replaced faulty distributor.
Replaced ignition switch 3 times.
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.
While driving car stalls for no reason, in order to restart you need to put in park turn the key off and back on.
While using the headlights consumer noticed that headlights visibility was poor due to the lens being discolored.
Fuel injectiondistributor stopped working. Also,cv boots brokeoff. A consumer had the parts replaced three or four times, anddealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
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.
Transmission failed/collapsed. *sd
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.
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.
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
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.
Fuel injectiondistributor stopped working. Also,cv boots brokeoff. A consumer had the parts replaced three or four times, anddealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
Automatic driver and passenger side seatbelts are malfunctioning.tt
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.
The cable which retracts the buckle assemblyhas 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.
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.
97v211000/automatic shoulder belt rail: dealer refused to repair manufacturer's recall becausemotorbelt would intermittently fail to operate.dealer informed thatseat belt must fail to operate before they can repair problem. The customer states that it is safety hazard not to fix the belt right away.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 modulewhich is not part of recall.
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*ljupdated 06/10/11
Seatbelt system malfunctioned, causing the seatbelt to tighten too hard. Occupant took off the seatbelt which wont protect the occupantif the seatbelt is not in used in an accident.please provide further information.
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.
Motorized seat belt failed twice.
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.
Took vehicle to dealer for recall #97v211000.the dealer only inspected the shoulder belts, they didn't replace anything.the automatic shoulder belts stillnotoperating properly.
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.
Front spring coil failed, causing front end noiseprior to recall. Also front seat belts failed prior to recall.
Driver's side automatic seat beltfailed. A recall was issued and repairs done.however, problem recurred.billion mazda of sioux falls ordered a new automatic seat belt assy problem fixed. *tc
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
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
Consumer was driving with passenger in car and the seat belt locked up on consumer when car was turn off .tt
Driver side lap/shoulder will not retract, wiring in the track came loose.
Vehicle was taken to dealer to have recall 97v116000 fixed. Dealerdid recall repairs, but then advised consumer thatseatbelt sensor was broken.consumer advised that prior to recallseatbelts were just fine.
Dt:1993 mazda mx3.the consumer received a recall 72803 in april 2005concerning 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 vehicleback 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.(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
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, # 97v211000was 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.
Thecontact owns a 1993 mazda mx3. While entering the vehicle thecable 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 11/09/09updated 11/09/09
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.
Shoulder belt failed during vehicle collision, component recalled but notice never recieved.
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.
Whenever applyingbrakes 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.
Brakes are failing and the car accelerates at the same time.please describe details.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.
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.
Front spring coil failed, causing front end noiseprior to recall. Also front seat belts failed prior to recall.
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 !
Seat belt indicator light on dash inoperative. *sd
Throttle body failure. *sd
Brakes are failing and the car accelerates at the same time.please describe details.tt
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.
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.
Power windows failed.
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.
Windshield wipers failed.
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