Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Mazda 323 peaked in 1995, with 7 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Mazda 323
Hatchback, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Mar 2, 1995 to Mar 4, 2010.
Recall campaigns covering this model year21.5M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints19Close to the median 1990 hatchback
Severity index21.11990 hatchbacks average 18.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
68% of complaints about the 1990 Mazda 323 name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1990 Mazda 323
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-674 | Oct 19, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat | Electrical system | 1,368,500 | Part replacement |
| 97V-211 | Nov 18, 1997 | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front seat automatic shoulder belts | Seat belts | 134,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Mazda 323
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
19 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 4, 2010Failure Mar 4, 200897,000 milesFairbanks, AKVehicle speed control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 MAZDA 323. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IDLED EXCESSIVELY THE RPMS ALSO INCREASED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. THE DEALER ALSO TOLD HIM TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. THERE WAS ONLY ONE DEALER IN HIS AREA WHICH IS NOT A CERTIFIED MAZDA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
NHTSA complaint 10316723 - Filed Jan 11, 2005Failure Jan 11, 2005Chicago, ILRetractorCrash
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, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10107219 - Filed Jul 25, 2002Failure Jul 8, 2002Travis AFB, CAFront
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
NHTSA complaint 8014803 - Filed Mar 8, 2002Failure Jan 15, 2002Lasalle, COSeat belts
WHEN CLOSING DOOR SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. CAN HEAR CLICKING SOUND, BUT SEATBELT DOES NOT GO BACK IN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 8005185 - Filed Aug 19, 1999Failure May 28, 1996Fairfield, IAWebbing
MOTOR BELT/SHOULDER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, DURING RECALL REPAIR EXTRA CHARGES DUE TO PARTS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NOTICE.(97V-211) MJS
NHTSA complaint 548028 - Filed Oct 9, 1998Failure Aug 8, 1998Parma, OHAutomatic transmission
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AW
NHTSA complaint 781067 - Filed Oct 8, 1998Failure Mar 1, 1998Windsor, CTRetractor
INTERMITTENTLY THE FRONT SEAT BELTS RETRACT BACK AND FORTH ON THEIR OWN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 828748 - Filed May 11, 1998Failure Apr 2, 1998Pensacola, FLWebbing
RECALL # 97V211000, SHOULDER BELTS; WHEN OWNER ARRIVED FOR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT HE WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER ON (3) OTHER OCCASIONS. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO TELL OWNER WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 823208 - Filed Mar 19, 1997Sumter, SCAnchorage
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED AND THE LIGHT COMES ON.
NHTSA complaint 516226 - Filed Jan 16, 1997Failure Jun 27, 1994Orange, CARadiator assembly
PLASTIC RADIATOR MELTED AND SPLIT OPEN, SPEWING OUT FLUID.
NHTSA complaint 513738 - Filed Nov 26, 1996Omak, WARetractor
OWNER STATES THAT SEAT BELTS ON DRIVERS SIDE DO NOT RETRACT. HE NOTES THAT HE HAD SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE REPAIRED AND THEN THE OTHER SIDE WENT OUT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 805629 - Filed May 28, 1996Failure Jan 1, 1996ST. Louis, MOEngine, Power train, Constant velocity joint, Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
NHTSA complaint 505029 - Filed Dec 18, 1995Salt Lake CI, UTSeat belts
EA94-039 PASSIVE RESTRAINT; DRIVERS SIDE FAILED TO COMPLETE CYCLE AND NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint 976711 - Filed Sep 29, 1995Failure Jul 15, 1991Rome, GAService brakes, Foundation componentsCrash
BRAKES HAVE VERY HIGH METALLIC SOUND WHEN BRAKING ON WET/DRY SURFACE; FOLLOWED BY INCREASE IN BRAKING; ANY SPEED. TT
NHTSA complaint 972703 - Filed Jun 29, 1995Failure Jun 6, 1995OAK Forest, 00Vehicle speed controlCrash
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA complaint 967993 - Filed Jun 13, 1995Eureka, CABuckle assembly
PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE PUSH BUTTON BROKE. PASSENGER SEAT BELT HARDLY IS USED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint 966940 - Filed Jun 1, 1995Failure Jan 25, 1994Danville, 00Buckle assemblyCrash1 injured
PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE DURING IMPACT. TT
NHTSA complaint 966191 - Filed Apr 24, 1995Failure Apr 5, 1995Tarry Town, NYWebbing
FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT CAME OUT OF THE CAR ONE DAY. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
NHTSA complaint 964226 - Filed Mar 2, 1995Failure Jan 15, 1995Dekamah, NEBuckle assembly
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT FASTEN FOR USE. TT
NHTSA complaint 960959
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA95005 Engineering analysis, Seat belts
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Opened Mar 10, 1995, closed Aug 1, 1995 · led to a recall - EA94039 Engineering analysis, Seat belts
AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
Opened Nov 30, 1994, closed Nov 26, 1997 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
24 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 0900716 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Speedometer replacement procedure - 00-003-19-3583 Mar 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS shortly and Workshop Manual procedures will be revised gradually. - 09-009-19-3566 Jan 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430a Oct 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-18-3430 Aug 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-035-17-3080 Aug 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal… - 09-034-14-2956 Aug 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:•MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS.•WHEN A SPEEDOMETER IS REPLACED, THE NEW SPEEDOMETER WILL READ ZERO (0) MILES.•THIS P… - 0102504 Jul 21, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS. *TT - 0902604 Jul 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT - 00198 Apr 15, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER. *YC - 01198 May 28, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON PASSIVE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH. *YC - 97102302097 Oct 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC - 007/97T Apr 25, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW - 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW - 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW - 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW - B006/95 Apr 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE IDLE VIBRATION IN D RANGE. *TW - H002/95 Apr 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN - B006/95 Apr 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN - H002/95 Mar 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLUTCH SQUEALING NOISE. *TW - S009/95 Feb 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HINGE HOLDER BREAKAGE. *TW - 013/93 Feb 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL LID WITH REMOTE FUEL LID OPENER WILL NOT OPEN. *TW - 022/93 May 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIFFICULT OPERATION OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TW - S036/94R Nov 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEAVY OPERATION OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.