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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1994 Mazda MX3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Mazda MX3, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While driving on highway at approximately 60mph all of a sudden the hood unlatched, and block edthe driver's view. Put emergency lights on and pulled over. Hood smashed the windshield. Didn't contact dealer, but contacrf insurance co.”

NHTSA complaint #852226, filed 1999-10

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199415%

Other parts of the 1994 Mazda MX3

Suspension
9 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Mazda MX3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology