Mazda 323 1992
Model 323 made in 1992 by Mazda got 18 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other. 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 one 1.6l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 26/33/28 | 29/42/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 910821 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/37/32 | 32/47/37 | Regular | $ 562 | 4 | 910821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA94039 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 11/30/1994 | 11/26/1997 | AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL | 97V211000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| The driver's side seat belt makes noise and the passenger's side stopped and cable is coming loose . please describe .*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/28/2002 | 2 | ||
| Driver's side seatbelt buckle will not stay latched. dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that the passenger side seat belt does not work properly and the driver side seat belt does not work and is of track, with a wire exposed. (able to use both lap belts, but the automatic part which goes across the chest are inoperable) the motor runs constantly on the driver's side, when the key is in the ignition. *scc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 04/21/1992 | |||
| Great car, never spent a dime on it. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/28/2002 | 2 | ||
| Driver's side seatbelt buckle will not stay latched. dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that the passenger side seat belt does not work properly and the driver side seat belt does not work and is of track, with a wire exposed. (able to use both lap belts, but the automatic part which goes across the chest are inoperable) the motor runs constantly on the driver's side, when the key is in the ignition. *scc | |||
| 07/02/2001 | |||
| Driver's seatbelt stopped working, stuck in track. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1996 | |||
| Auto restraint system failed malfunction of the passive restraint system ea94-039. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 5 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Seat belt restraints often do not retract upon opening of door,once it retracted so tightly on my son i had a very difficult time getting him out. also the seat belt warning light goes off intermittantly even though we are properly belted. i do not trust these belts to keep us safe in an accident. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Intermittley driver shoulder belt locks up while in use which causes the driver not able to move safety, and may result a loss of vehicle control. retractor is broken and need to replace. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| Ea94039, the driver's side seat belt is stuck in the retractor in the forward position. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| The driver's side seat belt makes noise and the passenger's side stopped and cable is coming loose . please describe .*ak | |||
| 06/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| The front driver and passenger side seat belt retractor locked up, consumer's daughter was in car and retractor locked up on her. tt | |||
| 01/05/1993 | |||
| Passenger side lap/shoulder belt will not retract intermittently, and when close over retract, ea94-039 active. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Ongoing problem with seat belt buzzer going off. consumer had repairs done approximately two year ago, and problem reoccurred again. dealer/mfr. notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 1 | ||
| Seatbelt rail was faulty per recall notice 97v-211 and there were no parts available, the dealer has not been able to remedy the defect within a reasonable amount of time. nlm | |||
| 05/25/1996 | |||
| On both sides of vehicle shoulder seat belts are stuck and only meeting half way. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 02/21/1996 | |||
| Failure on the driver and passenger side seats, the seat reclined to the back of the vehicle when the consumer was involved in a accident. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 04/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Bolt to rear spindle bent, causing spindle to break off. *skd | |||