Mazda 323 1994
Model 323 made in 1994 by Mazda got 11 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, other and power train. 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 1994
| 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 | 930831 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 4 | 930901 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 29/36/32 | 32/46/37 | Regular | $ 562 | 4 | 930831 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/35/31 | 32/45/37 | Regular | $ 581 | 4 | 930901 |
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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| The fuel usage decreased from 36mpg down to 24mpg; the transmission started making a clicking sound from takeoff; and the suspension started clicking when turning right or left | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 0 | |||
| Mazda of north america operations has notified the consumer that the vehicle does not comply with us federal motor vehicle safety standards-fmvss208(occupant crash protection passive restraint requirement) scc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| The fuel usage decreased from 36mpg down to 24mpg; the transmission started making a clicking sound from takeoff; and the suspension started clicking when turning right or left | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/12/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Rail of the automatic shoulder belt assembly gets jammed in the rail, rendering the shoulder belt inoperative. *ak | |||
| After repairs were made on recall#97v211 the restraints no longer retract automatically. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/29/1997 | ||
| Driver's side passive shoulder belt failed several times. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| While in an side collision seat belt did not lock up to protect consumer. a week later consumer received a recall for front seat belts. vehicle has been totaled. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Seat belt on driver's side will not retract properly and will sometimes jam and tighten up while driving | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| The fuel usage decreased from 36mpg down to 24mpg; the transmission started making a clicking sound from takeoff; and the suspension started clicking when turning right or left | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/22/1996 | 2 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Had one blowout at low speed and one tire with tread seperation. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/r75/15 ) | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 11/28/1995 | |||
| Rear view mirror is too low for a tall person, it blocks the right hand view. tt | |||