1992 Mazda MX3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 Mazda MX3, 13% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1992 Mazda MX3. The contact stated that the front coil spring fractured continuously. The coil spring was repaired by the contact the first three times the failure occurred yet the failure persisted. In addition, both the front driver and passenger side automatic seat belts were inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414636, filed 2011-07, 168,000 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Mazda MX3. While driving 30 MPH, the front wheels on the vehicle moved uncontrollably. A mechanic stated that the front coils springs failed. The Mazda dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 97v116000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The manufacturer would not assist with the repair since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The current mileage was 117,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10227855, filed 2008-05, 100,000 miles“While driving 55 MPH a loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10071473, filed 2004-04“This vehicle had the protective shield placed on to protect the tires if the springs broke, the springs broke, and the tires were still damaged. The dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #847135, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 97V116000Jul 22, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa…Covers: Mazda MX3 1992–1995
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Mazda MX3
31 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mazda MX3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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