A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 3Jun 2001
NHTSA investigations into the 1991 Mazda 323
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA95005Opened 10 Mar 1995Closed 1 Aug 1995SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
EA94039Opened 30 Nov 1994Closed 26 Nov 1997SEAT BELTS
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
Recalls on the 1991 Mazda 323
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2015489232,227 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could cause an electrical short to develop over time. This could result in smoke and/or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Cupertino, CACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE WIDE OPEN. DRIVER HIT A CHAIN LINK FENCE, VEHICLE SPINNED AROUND A COUPLE OF TIMES, HIT A POLE AND BEGAN SPINNING AROUNG AGAIN BEFORE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #830988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Lawrence, KS
SEAT BELTS
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.
NHTSA complaint #891133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boise, ID
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR RECALL (97V-211) REPAIR OF THE INOPERATIVE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #555610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Natick, MA
SEAT BELTS
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 97V211000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WAS NO MAZDA MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #872099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apachee Junction, AZ
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
RECALL 97V211000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 72803/ SHOULDER SEAT BELTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR AN APPOINTMENT, WAITED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS & FOUND OUT THAT DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. CONSUMER FEELS THAT WHEN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE THEY COULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS OUT OF STOCK.
NHTSA complaint #867063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Momterey, CA
SEAT BELTS
WHEN DRIVER GETS INTO THE VEHICLE THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT JAMS ON ANYONE THAT IS SITTING IN THE SEAT, AND IT VERY HARD TO BE RELEASED FROM THE SEAT BELT.
NHTSA complaint #828704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
THE WINDOW MOULDING ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS IS CLIPPED ON. THE WINDOW MOULDING IS NOT BOLDED ON SERCURELY. ABOUT 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO WHILE DRIVING THE MOULDING ON WINDSHIELD CAME OFF AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER .THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
NHTSA complaint #831864 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cupertino, CACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE WIDE OPEN. DRIVER HIT A CHAIN LINK FENCE, VEHICLE SPINNED AROUND A COUPLE OF TIMES, HIT A POLE AND BEGAN SPINNING AROUNG AGAIN BEFORE STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #830988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ormond BEA, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE TURNING COLORS, CAUSING LIGHT TO BE VERY DIM WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. QCAW
NHTSA complaint #539127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ormond BEA, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
THE PLASTIC LENSES OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME MILKY AND GLAZED.
NHTSA complaint #538837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pembroke P, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
FLASHER UNIT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #514079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huston, TX
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ISN'T WORKING .
NHTSA complaint #810140 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belgrade, MT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RETRACTOR.
NHTSA complaint #802965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Strasburg, VA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FAULTY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSE NOISE FROM FRONT END.
NHTSA complaint #506746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Strasburg, VA
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
METAL FRAGMENTS IN POWER STEERING RACK.
NHTSA complaint #506746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hermiston, OR
SEAT BELTS
MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #505086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Galesferry, CT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #980518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Galesferry, CT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LAP/SHOULDER WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #980518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
SEAT BELTS
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE, MOTOR ON SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. TT
NHTSA complaint #966715 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
SEAT BELTS
THE MIDDLE BACKSEAT AND DRIVERS SEATBELT HAVE BEEN JAMMING ON AND OFF FOR AWHILE. THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT STOPS ON THE TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #966383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE MIDDLE BACKSEAT AND DRIVERS SEATBELT HAVE BEEN JAMMING ON AND OFF FOR AWHILE. THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT STOPS ON THE TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #966383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Occidental, CA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. TT
NHTSA complaint #965829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kissimmee, FL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
WARNING LIGHT GOES ON WHEN SEATBELT IS LATCHED. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
NHTSA complaint #964313 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Strasburg, VA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING FRONT END NOISE/DRAGGING, ALSO DOORS DRAG WHEN PARKING VEHICLE ON UNEVEN SURFACE.
NHTSA complaint #480946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.