repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
1991 Mazda 323Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 1991 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 1991 Mazda 323 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Seat belts
3Exterior lighting
2Suspension
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 13 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 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
1991 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
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 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 MIDDLE BACKSEAT AND DRIVERS SEATBELT HAVE BEEN JAMMING ON AND OFF FOR AWHILE. THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT STOPS ON THE TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL 97 V 211 000. AFTER RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK SEATBELT LIGHT COMES ON, AND CHIME RINGS WHEN SEATBELT IS FASTENED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. *AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 97V211000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WAS NO MAZDA MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP.*AK
Own a 1991 323?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.