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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD21/26/2324/33/27Regular$ 8164900809
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD24/29/2626/37/30Regular$ 7224900809
( 1.6L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD26/33/2829/42/33Regular$ 6694900809
( 1.6L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD29/37/3232/47/37Regular$ 5854900809
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/32Regular$ 6944900809
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD24/29/2626/37/30Regular$ 7224900809
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD28/36/3131/46/36Regular$ 6064900809
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD25/30/2727/39/32Regular$ 6944900809

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
97V211000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 06/01/1989 to 08/31/1994V (Vehicle)13400003/31/1998ODIMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS11/18/199711/20/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryA seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwner 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
007/97T04/25/199752520Parts replacement after airbag deployment. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
010250407/21/200410009427Battery test procedure requirements. *tt09/29/2004
001/97G04/08/199752503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
003/97G01/19/199715-070/8852492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw08/14/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
9710230039710/23/199754318Subject pertaining to mtx overhaul information. *yc03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
B006/9504/01/199543094Unknown11/01/1995
B006/9504/01/199544098Engine idle vibration in d range. *tw11/01/1995
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
090260407/01/200410009424Speedometer replacement procedure. *tt09/29/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
H002/9504/01/199544000Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
H002/9503/01/199540066Clutch squealing noise. *tw11/01/1995
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
0119805/28/199802297603882Subject on passive seat belt retractor switch. *yc03/09/1999
STEERING
0019804/15/199800194603891Conditions with steering wheel slightly off center. *yc03/09/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
013/9302/01/199339687Fuel lid with remote fuel lid opener will not open. *tw11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
9710230209710/23/199754319Pre-painting preparations for front and rear bumpers. *yc03/30/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
S009/9502/01/199539753Hinge holder breakage. *tw11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
022/9305/01/199339683Difficult operation of the window regulator. *tw11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
S036/94R11/01/1994S036/9438090Heavy operation of the window regulator. *tw02/28/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SEAT BELTS
EA94039MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS11/30/199411/26/1997AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL97V211000
 There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95005MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS03/10/199508/01/1995TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE95V103005
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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
04/01/19961
 Flasher unit failed.
SEAT BELTS
02/06/20010
 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
110/05/1999
 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
05/05/19965
 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
04/01/1992105/01/1991
 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
06/01/19951
 Metal fragments in power steering rack.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
10/01/19941
 Faulty front wheel bearings cause noise from front end.
01/20/19951
 Wheel bearing failed, causing front end noise/dragging, also doors drag when parking vehicle on uneven surface. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
11/09/199810/01/1991
 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