The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1994 Mazda MX-3, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ALTERNATOR FIRES

    NHTSA #PE94075

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

    NHTSA #EA94039

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE

    NHTSA #RQ98001

    Status:
    RECALLED

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