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1995 MAZDA 323

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 8 TSBs

15V674000 Oct 19, 2015
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

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
SEAT BELTS Mar 22, 2013
Incident date: Mar 22, 2013
THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WORE SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BECAME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE. WHEN I WENT TO GET OUT OF MY CAR THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STOPPED ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE CAR. IN THIS ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 12, 2000
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED LEAVING ME WITH OUT THE PROTECTION OF USING SEAT BELTS.
SEAT BELTS Oct 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
PASSENGER'S SIDE RETRACTOR WAS JAMMED IN THE MIDDLE.CONSUMER HAD TO CUT CABLE TO GET BUCKLE TO RETRACT, THEN, DRIVERS SIDE RETRACTOR WAS MOVING VERY SLOW, SO CONSUMER DECIDED ONCE IT HAD RETRACTED TO TAKE FUSE OUT BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER HAS TO US... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 2000
ENGINE DIED DURING HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC SITUATION. LUCKY TO ESCAPE UNHARMED.*AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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, 1995 MAZDA 323

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID1
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
140000 AIR BAGS1
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
010000 STEERING1
01198 May 28, 1998
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC
00198 Apr 15, 1998
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC
97102302097 Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/97 May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
007/97T Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
S009/95 Feb 1, 1995
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
HINGE HOLDER BREAKAGE. *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.

EA95005 Opened: Mar 10, 1995 , Closed: Aug 1, 1995
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA94039 Opened: Nov 30, 1994 , Closed: Nov 26, 1997
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 (current) 1 4
1994 2 14 View
1993 2 17 View
1992 2 18 View
1991 2 23 View
1990 2 22 View
1989 1 44 View
1988 1 42 View
1987 0 10 View
1986 0 10 View

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