Mazda MX-3 years to avoid
The Mazda MX-3 years to avoid are 1993, 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1990 is the cleanest year on record.
155
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1990–1999
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
MX-3 years to avoid
Every MX-3 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda MX-3 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the MX-3 years to avoid are 1993, 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1990.
What is the best year for the Mazda MX-3?
By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among MX-3 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda MX-3 have?
Across all model years, the MX-3 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 155 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.