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1989 Mazda 323Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 1989 Mazda 323, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints386 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem23Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Mazda 323 has problems

38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts231
Engine and engine cooling51
Fuel system, gasoline32
Suspension30
Power train21
Vehicle speed control21
Electrical system21
Wheels10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Mazda 323 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 360,433 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other 323 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 323 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Mazda 323, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95005 · closed Aug 1, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What 323 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

#EA95-005 THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ARE BROKEN. TT THE DEALER STATES THAT NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE REGARDING A RECALL, HOWEVER THERE IS A RECALL, 95V103005. *SLC
Complaint 975790 · Nov 30, 1995
A PEICE OF THE RED RELEASE BUTTON HAS BROKEN OFF AND FALLEN INTO THE LATCH WELL, CAUSING THE BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE.(MODEL SK-521). TT
Complaint 963906 · Apr 17, 1995

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