1992 Mazda 323: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2002
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 1999
“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.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 1999
Show 6 more owner reports
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1998
“Ea94039, the driver's side seat belt is stuck in the retractor in the forward position. The problem has not been corrected. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1997
“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”Owner report · Seats · Feb 1996
“The front driver and passenger side seat belt retractor locked up, consumer's daughter was in car and retractor locked up on her. Tt”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 1995
“The driver's side seat belt makes noise and the passenger's side stopped and cable is coming loose . Please describe .*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
Check your exact 323 by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
Open VIN decoderFrequently asked questions
Is the 1992 Mazda 323 reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Mazda 323. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1992 Mazda 323 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition:switch. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.