1992 MAZDA 323

2 recalls, 18 complaints - 29 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

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 co... Read more

Consequence

If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

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.

1,368,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Defect Description

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

A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 I... Read more

134,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Complaint Statistics

18 total complaints 1 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	4
SEAT BELTS	4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING	2
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM	1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	1

Incident date: Jun 28, 2002

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2002

Incident date: Jul 2, 2001

DRIVER'S SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING, STUCK IN TRACK. *AK

Incident date: Jul 26, 1999

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

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

Incident date: Jul 10, 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.

1 injured

Incident date: Jun 1, 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

GREAT CAR, NEVER SPENT A DIME ON IT.

Incident date: May 1, 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

Incident date: May 25, 1996

ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE SHOULDER SEAT BELTS ARE STUCK AND ONLY MEETING HALF WAY. *AK

Incident date: Feb 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

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jan 2, 1996

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED MALFUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM EA94-039. TT

Incident date: Jan 2, 1996

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED MALFUNCTION OF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM EA94-039. TT

Incident date: Apr 19, 1995

BOLT TO REAR SPINDLE BENT, CAUSING SPINDLE TO BREAK OFF. *SKD

Incident date: Jun 5, 1995

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKED UP, CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS IN CAR AND RETRACTOR LOCKED UP ON HER. TT

Incident date: Jan 5, 1993

PASSENGER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHEN CLOSE OVER RETRACT, EA94-039 ACTIVE. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 MAZDA 323

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	30.0	25.0	Regular	$2,450
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	33.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 MAZDA 323

29 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	2
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	2
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER	1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	1
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to co

350000 EQUIPMENT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Speedometer replacement procedure

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.?WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC

010000 STEERING

CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW

140000 AIR BAGS

PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE IDLE VIBRATION IN D RANGE. *TW

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

UNKNOWN

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

UNKNOWN

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

CLUTCH SQUEALING NOISE. *TW

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

HINGE HOLDER BREAKAGE. *TW

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

HEAVY OPERATION OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TW

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

FUEL LID WITH REMOTE FUEL LID OPENER WILL NOT OPEN. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MAZDA 323

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

There is no summary currently available

MAZDA 323 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA 323 across all model years (1988, 1995).

13 Total Recalls

207 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

19 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA 323 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
1995	1	4	View
1994	2	14	View
1993	2	17	View
1992 (current)	2	18
1991	2	23	View
1990	2	22	View
1989	1	44	View
1988	1	42	View
1987	0	10	View
1986	0	10	View

Other MAZDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MAZDA6	98	2,911	View
TRIBUTE	65	2,831	View
B-SERIES TRUCK	65	888	View
MAZDA3	64	3,983	View
CX-9	59	1,796	View
626	54	3,892	View
MPV	44	1,157	View
RX-8	42	1,003	View

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