1996 Mazda Mx-3 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Mazda Mx-3. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Windows cannot open in hot weather. Dealer's service mechanics always just clean the rubber seal tract and lubricate it, and so do we. Windows get stuck again after 3 days. It's dangerous, because if in an accident, one cannot get out thru the window. There are so many canals next to south florida…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2010 mazda mx-3 (na). While the vehicle was stopped, the contact noticed that the brake lights were dimly lit. As a result, vehicles in the rear could not see the lights until they were close up on the vehicle. The contact feels that the lights are poorly illuminated and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Mazda Mx-3 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.