Mazda 323 1993
Model 323 made in 1993 by Mazda got 17 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 equipment. 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 1993
| 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 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/35/31 | 31/46/36 | Regular | $ 581 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/37/32 | 32/47/37 | Regular | $ 562 | 4 | 920901 |
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 - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 02/27/1997 | 1 | 01/08/1994 | |
| Abrupt/catastrophic engine system failure. vehicle shutdown. will not restart.ad vehicle towed to dealer and dealer did not know cause of problem. thinks, however, it is the electronic control module. manufacturer/dealer stalling repairs. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing pan gasket and belt failures. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing pan gasket and belt failures. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 4 | |||
| Consumer has intermittent problem with keys. nlm | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 4 | 02/28/1999 | |
| Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on shoulder harness, dealership is aware of problem.*ak. consumer stated the passenger side shoulder harness will not retract to secure the passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, also the front door latch switch was replaced, also the lap belt motors are not retracting, the belt or shoulder belt motor are not tightening. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 02/29/2008 | 1 | 11/04/1998 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mazda 323. the contact drove a long distance without realizing that the parking brake was applied. she believed that there was failure with the instrument panel that did not indicate the parking brake was applied. the contact spoke with mazda and they offered no assistance. the vin, purchase date, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, speed, and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage was 275,000. updated 03/18/08. *lj updated 03/18/08 *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission leaking causing vibration at idle,jerking and hesitation. nlm | |||
| 10/15/1998 | |||
| Intermittently while driving vehicle chokes up, does go into reverse or forward. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Passive shoulder restraint on driver's side will not retract when car is started. the cable appears to have come off its tract and is hanging loose. i have also experienced intermittent problems with the passive restraint on the passenger side. | |||
| 07/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| When left front passive shoulder belt engages, the belt tightens/crushes your chest. *sd | |||
| Drivers side passive restraint will tighten when used w/no warning. please describe details. tt | |||
| Drivers passive restraint system stopped midway w/passenger side experiencing same intermittently. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 4 | 02/28/1999 | |
| Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on shoulder harness, dealership is aware of problem.*ak. consumer stated the passenger side shoulder harness will not retract to secure the passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, also the front door latch switch was replaced, also the lap belt motors are not retracting, the belt or shoulder belt motor are not tightening. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Ea94-039 active, lap/shoulder belt retractor will not retract and fasten properly. warning lights and beeps intermittently even when belts are fastened. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 4 | 02/28/1999 | |
| Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on shoulder harness, dealership is aware of problem.*ak. consumer stated the passenger side shoulder harness will not retract to secure the passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, also the front door latch switch was replaced, also the lap belt motors are not retracting, the belt or shoulder belt motor are not tightening. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 4 | 02/28/1999 | |
| Consumer received a recall notice, but problem still exists, driverside seatbelt will not lock at all, also driver's side seatbelt will not close on shoulder harness, dealership is aware of problem.*ak. consumer stated the passenger side shoulder harness will not retract to secure the passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice, also the front door latch switch was replaced, also the lap belt motors are not retracting, the belt or shoulder belt motor are not tightening. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 1 | |||
| Trunk failed. nlm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | LOS ANGELES | 90045 | MICKEY'S AUTO SALES |