repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
1993 Mazda 323Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1993 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 1993 Mazda 323 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Seat belts
2Power train
2Structure
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Electrical system
1Parking brake
1Engine and engine cooling
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1993 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
1993 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Mazda 323, and the recalls they led to.
- AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILLed to recall 97V-211
In owners' words
What 323 owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DRIVERSIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL, ALSO DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT CLOSE ON SHOULDER HARNESS, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER HARNESS WILL NOT RETRACT TO SECURE THE PASSENGER IN…
DRIVERS PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM STOPPED MIDWAY W/PASSENGER SIDE EXPERIENCING SAME INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
EA94-039 ACTIVE, LAP/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RETRACT AND FASTEN PROPERLY. WARNING LIGHTS AND BEEPS INTERMITTENTLY EVEN WHEN BELTS ARE FASTENED. TT
Own a 1993 323?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.