Mazda 323 1991
Model 323 made in 1991 by Mazda got 23 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, seat belts and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 1.6l.
Model 1991
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 21/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 4 | 900809 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 24/29/26 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 900809 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/33/28 | 29/42/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 900809 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/37/32 | 32/47/37 | Regular | $ 585 | 4 | 900809 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 900809 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 900809 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/36/31 | 31/46/36 | Regular | $ 606 | 4 | 900809 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 27/39/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 900809 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
97V211000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 06/01/1989 to 08/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 134000 | 03/31/1998 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/18/1997 | 11/20/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began march 31, 1998 and will be completed by august 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
007/97T | 04/25/1997 | 52520 | Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
0102504 | 07/21/2004 | 10009427 | Battery test procedure requirements. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
97102300397 | 10/23/1997 | 54318 | Subject pertaining to mtx overhaul information. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
B006/95 | 04/01/1995 | 43094 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
B006/95 | 04/01/1995 | 44098 | Engine idle vibration in d range. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
0902604 | 07/01/2004 | 10009424 | Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
H002/95 | 04/01/1995 | 44000 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
H002/95 | 03/01/1995 | 40066 | Clutch squealing noise. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
01198 | 05/28/1998 | 02297 | 603882 | Subject on passive seat belt retractor switch. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
STEERING | |||||
00198 | 04/15/1998 | 00194 | 603891 | Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc | 03/09/1999 |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
013/93 | 02/01/1993 | 39687 | Fuel lid with remote fuel lid opener will not open. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
97102302097 | 10/23/1997 | 54319 | Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
S009/95 | 02/01/1995 | 39753 | Hinge holder breakage. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
022/93 | 05/01/1993 | 39683 | Difficult operation of the window regulator. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
S036/94R | 11/01/1994 | S036/94 | 38090 | Heavy operation of the window regulator. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SEAT BELTS | ||||||
EA94039 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/30/1994 | 11/26/1997 | AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL | 97V211000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA95005 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103005 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
06/01/1991 | |||
Plastic headlight lenses are turning colors, causing light to be very dim when driving at night. qcaw | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
The plastic lenses of both headlights have become milky and glazed. | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
Flasher unit failed. | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
02/06/2001 | 0 | ||
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 | |||
1 | 10/05/1999 | ||
Consumer received recall letter 97v211000 concerning automatic shoulder belts. dealer refused to correct recall problem because there was no mazda mechanic at dealership.*ak | |||
04/12/1998 | |||
When driver gets into the vehicle the automatic seat belt jams on anyone that is sitting in the seat, and it very hard to be released from the seat belt. *ak | |||
05/05/1996 | 5 | ||
Motorized seat belt failed. *sd | |||
10/01/1994 | |||
Automatic seat belt failure, motor on seat belt does not work. tt | |||
05/01/1993 | |||
The middle backseat and drivers seatbelt have been jamming on and off for awhile. the automatic seatbelt stops on the track. please describe. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
2 | |||
Driver's side seat belt isn't working . *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
05/01/1993 | |||
The middle backseat and drivers seatbelt have been jamming on and off for awhile. the automatic seatbelt stops on the track. please describe. tt | |||
The passenger side seat belt buckle will not lock. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
04/01/1992 | 1 | 05/01/1991 | |
The driver's side seat belt stuck in the middle of the retractor. *ak | |||
01/01/1996 | |||
Passenger and driver side lap/shoulder will not retract properly. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||
04/25/1995 | |||
Warning light goes on when seatbelt is latched. please explain. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
1 | |||
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 | |||
07/29/2000 | |||
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 | |||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Metal fragments in power steering rack. | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Faulty front wheel bearings cause noise from front end. | |||
01/20/1995 | 1 | ||
Wheel bearing failed, causing front end noise/dragging, also doors drag when parking vehicle on uneven surface. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
11/09/1998 | 10/01/1991 | ||
While backing out of a parking spot, the accelerator stuck and vehicle took off in reverse wide open. driver hit a chain link fence, vehicle spinned around a couple of times, hit a pole and began spinning aroung again before stopping. the vehicle was totalled. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
The window moulding on the driver's and passenger's side windows is clipped on. the window moulding is not bolded on sercurely. about 2 or 3 years ago while driving the moulding on windshield came off and hit the windshield. the problem was reported to the dealer/manufacturer .the problem has not been corrected. *ak |