1996 Mazda 3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Mazda 3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1996 Mazda 3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1996 Mazda 3 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Mazda 3.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 8
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
Some customers may complain about the following message displayed in the Multi-Information Display: In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled when the vehicle is traveling at 19 mph (30 km/h) or less: ï· The Forward Sensin…
Bulletin SA-062-20 · Forward Collision Avoidance, Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Parking Brake · Aug 2020In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealerâÂÂs responsibility to comply with Feder…
Bulletin 09-003-20-3671 · Equipment, Electrical System · Jan 2020CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
Bulletin 00198 · Steering · Apr 1998PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
Bulletin 97102302097 · Structure · Oct 1997USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
Bulletin 008/97 · Equipment · May 1997PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
Bulletin 007/97T · Air Bags · Apr 1997MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
Bulletin 001/97G · Electrical System · Apr 1997WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Bulletin 003/97G · Electrical System · Jan 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 323. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mazda 3
The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda since 2003 over four generations. The body styles have been a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan across all generations. It was sold as the Mazda Axela in Japan until 2019. From 2013 until 2019, it was called the Mazda 3 Axela in China.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.