1991 Mazda 323: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 11 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 |
Seat Belts: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices: 1; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 2; 2000: 3; 2001: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480946 · 1995-01-20 (January 20, 1995)
WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE/DRAGGING, ALSO DOORS DRAG WHEN PARKING VEHICLE ON UNEVEN SURFACE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480946 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505086 · 1996-05-20 (May 20, 1996)
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 555610 · 2000-10-03 (October 3, 2000)
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR RECALL (97V-211) REPAIR OF THE INOPERATIVE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 555610 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 867063 · 2000-08-07 (August 7, 2000)
RECALL 97V211000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 72803/ SHOULDER SEAT BELTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR AN APPOINTMENT, WAITED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS & FOUND OUT THAT DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. CONSUMER FEELS THAT WHEN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE THEY COULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS OUT OF STOCK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 867063 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 872099 · 2000-10-03 (October 3, 2000)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 97V211000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WAS NO MAZDA MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 872099 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 891133 · 2001-06-25 (June 25, 2001)
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL 97 V 211 000. AFTER RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON, AND CHIME RINGS WHEN SEATBELT IS FASTENED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 891133 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964313 · 1995-04-25 (April 25, 1995)
WARNING LIGHT GOES ON WHEN SEATBELT IS LATCHED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965829 · 1995-05-23 (May 23, 1995)
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965829 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V674000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Reported: 2015-10-19 (October 19, 2015)
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V211000 · Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
Reported: 1997-11-18 (November 18, 1997)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE (WITH ADDITIONAL DUST LIP) IN VEHICLES WHICH HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, THE RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED WITH MODIFIED RAILS IF THEY EXCEED THE INSPECTION CRITERIA.
NHTSA campaign record ↗