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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
1025–50K
3450–75K
5275–100K
49100–150K
7150K+
161 reports with mileage · 197 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 233 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports5 fire reports22 injury reports
What owners actually said
358 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT IS IN DRIVE, AND THE BRAKE IS PRESSED, THE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND SO MUCH THAT IT ACTUALLY CREATES A HUMMING NOISE. THE VIBRATION IS SO INTENSE THAT IT CAUSE EARS TO CLOG UP. TOOK CAR TO BROWNS MAZAD DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MOTOR MOUNTS. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR A TOTAL …
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WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT IS IN DRIVE, AND THE BRAKE IS PRESSED, THE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND SO MUCH THAT IT ACTUALLY CREATES A HUMMING NOISE. THE VIBRATION IS SO INTENSE THAT IT CAUSE EARS TO CLOG UP. TOOK CAR TO BROWNS MAZAD DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE MOTOR MOUNTS. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR A TOTAL OF TWO WEEKS, WAITING ON A "PART" WHICH HAPPEND TO BE A BOLT AND WHEN I PICK UP THE CAR, IT WAS IN WORSE CONDITION THAN WHEN I BROUGH IT IN. I WAS TOLD THAT THE SOME VIBRATION IS NORMAL, BUT I AM LITERALLY SHAKING WHEN THE CAR IDLES IN THE DRIVE GEAR. NASTY ATTITUDE. I AM STILL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND I ASKED TO HAVE THE MOUNTS REPLACED, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS WITHIN 'SPECS' THEREFORE, LIVE WITH IT. THIS COULD BECOME A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD, BECAUSE I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL GEAR TO STOP THE SHAKING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #718341
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #852485
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 1999
Electrical System
WAS DRIVING AT 55MPH WHEN THE INTERIOR SYSTEM WENT OUT, EG., INSTRUMENT PANEL/DOME LIGHTS. ANOTHER DRIVER INDICATED NO TAIL LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE WORKING. CHECKED THE MANUAL, ALL ARE CONNECTED TO ONE FUSE, BUT THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC NOTICED FUSE WHICH WAS NOT BLOWN. INDICATED IT WAS E…
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WAS DRIVING AT 55MPH WHEN THE INTERIOR SYSTEM WENT OUT, EG., INSTRUMENT PANEL/DOME LIGHTS. ANOTHER DRIVER INDICATED NO TAIL LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE WORKING. CHECKED THE MANUAL, ALL ARE CONNECTED TO ONE FUSE, BUT THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC NOTICED FUSE WHICH WAS NOT BLOWN. INDICATED IT WAS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WIRING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #852237
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 1999
Air Bags
BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS EXPERIENCED FALSE DEPLOYMENT EMITTING NOXIOUS FUMES FROM THEM WHICH MADE THE CONSUMERS CHOKE AND DAMAGES TO VEHICLE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #549423
Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACE BRAKES 5 TIMES. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847890
Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 1999
Air Bags
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIRBAG WHILE DRIVING (NO ACCIDENT OR WARNING). MJS
NHTSA ODI #548171
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 1999
Power Train
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #709849
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 1999
Power Train
TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED IN TRAFFIC, LOCKED UP, TOW CAUSED $300.00 DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER, HAD TO BE DRAGGED OUT OF TRAFFIC, WHEELS WOULD NOT ROLL, REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH A FACTORY REBUILD
NHTSA ODI #709249
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1999
Seats
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE HEADREST DOES NOT MEET SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ANY ONE THAT SIT IN THE SEAT AT 6'5" OR MORE. THIS POSES A DANGER OF NECK INJURY IF ACCIDENT OCCURS. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #842875
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 1999
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
FUEL INJECTION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING CAR TO STALL. WHEN STARTING UP, WOULDN'T TURN OVER , WOULD OPEN GAS TANK THEN CAR WOULD START SOMETIMES. PUT IN SHOP TOOK 30DAYS TO GET PART THEN WITHIN THE SAME YEAR. THE ALTERNATOR FAILED NOW WITHIN A YEAR. THE SAME PROBLEM IS ARISING. IT BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VE…
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FUEL INJECTION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING CAR TO STALL. WHEN STARTING UP, WOULDN'T TURN OVER , WOULD OPEN GAS TANK THEN CAR WOULD START SOMETIMES. PUT IN SHOP TOOK 30DAYS TO GET PART THEN WITHIN THE SAME YEAR. THE ALTERNATOR FAILED NOW WITHIN A YEAR. THE SAME PROBLEM IS ARISING. IT BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS AGO. *AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
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 number for this recall is 8715J.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SAS UNIT TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENTS IN LOW SPEED UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
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