repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
1990 Mazda 323Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 1990 Mazda 323, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-674 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Mazda 323 has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 13 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1990 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: webbing
Risk. A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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
1990 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
'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Mazda 323, and the recalls they led to.
- AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILLed to recall 97V-211
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURELed to recall 95V-103
In owners' words
What 323 owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DRIVER WAS SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION WITHOUT WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELTS DISENGAGED ON THEIR OWN,THE SEAT BELTS RETRACTOR WAS NOT RETRACTABLE. NO INJURIES TO REPORT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION,…
CONSUMER STATES DEALER TOLD HER THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO ACCEPT HER RECALL NOTICE BECAUSE CAR WAS TO OLD AND SEAT BELT WILL NOT STICK.*JB
WHEN CLOSING DOOR SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. CAN HEAR CLICKING SOUND, BUT SEATBELT DOES NOT GO BACK IN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
Own a 1990 323?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.